Brief description and main aims
ROSE-Kindergarten is now having 6 classes for kids aging from 2 years to 6 years old. The kindergarten aims at teaching art subjects, dance, sports, music, some basic writing (for 5-6 years old) and English. Besides, there are some extracurricular activities which are often conducted to better the children’s understanding and enhance their relationship.
The big class (from 2 years old to 3 years old) has 20 kids and small class (over 3 years old) has around 15 kids.
There are 15 staff in the kindergarten. They do not speak English much. However, there is always an English speaking local supporter arranged by VPV working side by side with the volunteers to support them with language.
There will also be 2 local teachers in the class to help the volunteers to manage the class as well, if needed.
There is easy access to the internet and some equipments that the volunteers may need to use for their activities.
Main Activities
Teaching English (for 4-6 years old kids)
- Teach children basic English through songs, dances and informal education.
- Create educational materials for the children.
- Help kids be more confident in communicating in English.
Childcare (2-3 years old)
- Organize games for the children
- Participate in outdoor activities of the school/classes when needed
- Help the teachers with taking care of the children when needed.
Volunteer tasks
The volunteer is expected to help the kids with some English teaching, take care of and play with the kids, organize game, teach kids to make handicrafts, drawing, painting, songs, dance or even feed the kids sometimes, etc.
Volunteer requirements / Skills
Love working with children
- Open minded and flexible
- Patient and sympathetic
- Proactive and creative
Location
ROSE kindergarten is around 5km away from the volunteer house and situated in Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoi.
Travel to work from volunteer accommodation: about 1/2 hour by bus.
Duration
Minimum (weeks): 2 weeks
Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)
Volunteers will stay in a dormitory with rooms shared with other volunteers. Living conditions will be Vietnamese standard with shared bathroom, shared room with bunkbeds. Mattress, blanket, pillow and mosquito net are provided.
Food will be provided at accommodation everyday except Saturday. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Volunteers, especially those who are vegetarian may be required to do some cooking by themselves.
Sometimes, food is provided by the host project during workdays.
More Information
Working hours: 8:30 – 16:30 with a lunch break from 10:30 – 14:30
