Teach for Myanmar

Teach for Myanmar

Categories : Volunteer / Teaching
Activities : Education Programmes / Teaching / Language Projects / Community Projects / Humanitarian Projects
Countries : Myanmar
Continents : Asia

General Info

By placing experienced volunteers TFM aims to provide education to individuals in civil society organizations in Myanmar - to equip them with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and qualifications necessary to pursue their goals related to the social, civic, and economic development of the country.

Teach for Myanmar (TFM) provides a unique experience to be immersed in Myanmar supporting community-minded students. We match motivated volunteers with community organizations focused on education in Myanmar. Our volunteer teachers fill the vital role of sharing knowledge and skills to help young adult students reach their goals related to community development.

Our volunteers teach a range of classes, mostly Pre-Intermediate English classes focused on academic, listening and speaking classes. Other classes include Social Sciences, Environmental studies, and workshops in areas including art, dance, public speaking, research, grant writing, etc. Teachers are encouraged to share their interests and talents with prior approval.

Our teachers spend 3 hours/ day up to 20 hours/ week in the classrooms. Volunteers will be able to consult with the program staff in Yangon about logistical, social or academic issues that may arise. In addition to teaching and logistical support, volunteers receive some financial support to offset their expenses during their placement and support arranging an appropriate visa.

Volunteering with TFM requires pragmatism, patience, independence, initiative and a genuine respect for the host people and their culture.

Ideal candidates:
* Speak English with native-fluency
* Can commit for 10 weeks – 12 months, with some exceptions
* Are flexible and hard working people with experience living in developing counties
* Have teaching experience or strong academic backgrounds
* Are aware and culturally sensitive to Myanmar’s traditions and ways of life

Visit TeachMyanmar.org to apply today! Please submit your application, CV and 2 references to us at recruitment@teachmyanmar.org.

Duration / Dates

Volunteers accepted on a rolling basis all year, minimum 10 week commitment

Costs / Pay

None


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