Senior Volunteer Network

Uganda and Guatemala

Staff — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:58:37 +0000

A47/10 Uganda and Guatemala with Through the Roof

One or two volunteers with SEN experience and an inclusive heart needed to join teams going to Uganda from 5th -18th August and to Guatemala from 29th July-11th August 2010. Individuals will share ideas and strategies one-to-one or in small and large groups, to equip others with knowledge and understanding, and act inclusively.

Cost approx £1400, including visas, travel from Heathrow and accommodation.

Contact Isabel Wodrow: svnetprojects@googlemail.com Tel 0114 2472145

Home school week in Mozambique

Staff — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:46:04 +0000

A48/10 Home School week in Mozambique

Two or three volunteers needed for a home school week in Nampula, northern Mozambique, in August 2010. A three day programme of activities – educational/holiday club/Bible club – will be needed for primary and secondary age TCKs (children of missionaries/overseas workers), while their parents attend a conference planned by Anchor Education. From 26th to 27th August volunteers will offer professional development strategies for teachers and home schooling parents.

Training in teaching children with SEN, and diagnostic testing of some children, is desirable. All costs in Mozambique will be met. Flights via Johannesburg £1000 plus.

Contact Jane Caine: mrsjanecaine@hotmail.com Tel 01384 250878

Home School week in Thailand

Staff — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:07:08 +0000

A49/10 Home School week in Thailand

Two volunteers with primary school experience needed for one week to plan and deliver a programme for home-schooled children aged five to twelve years in October 2010. Dates 30th September to 9th October to give time for planning.

Additional seven to ten days staying with a family and assisting in home schooling is optional. We have been involved in this project for a number of years, and it is especially suitable for new volunteers. Cost £1000 plus.

Contact Jane Caine: mrsjanecaine@hotmail.com Tel 01384 250878

Secondary teaching in Senegal

Staff — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:57:28 +0000

A50/10 Secondary teaching in Senegal

Four secondary teachers required to work with staff in training, supporting and teaching at Bourfaye Christian School in Senegal. The school follows the English National Curriculum, and pupils take IGCSE exams. Subject areas most needed - Science, English, History, Geography, Maths. Three to four weeks, September to November 2010. Dates and times are flexible.

Contact Jane Caine: mrsjanecaine@hotmail.com Tel 01384 250878

Partnership project completed

Staff — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:40:48 +0000

Our first joint project with Mission Direct at the end of 2009 involved teacher training in Sierra Leone. Having a Mission Direct presence already in the country was a great help in organising the project, and the although the volunteers found it a very challenging experience, it was also very worthwhile.

Another visit is planned for November this year, building on the lessons learnt, and we hope to do more joint projects with Mission Direct and others in the future.

Development Manager needed

Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:17:56 +0000

We are still looking for a Development Manager to help take forward the work of SVN. They would work with the Leadership Team to publicise, develop and widen the work of SVN in the future.

Further details can be found at www.christianvocations.org, and click on ‘jobs’, ‘voluntary’ and ‘Search’.

Or contact Chris Stickland at cjstickland@btinternet.com.

SVN Conference 2010

Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:13:29 +0000

Our 2010 conference has the title ‘SVN Experience 2010′. It will again be at King’s Park in Northampton, which was a very comfortable and practicable venue, offering good food and excellent value for money. The dates are 16th to 18th November, and the cost will be £135. Information and booking forms will be sent out at the beginning of March.

The programme is taking shape, and will include advice about short mission trips, an update on the current organisation and workings of SVN, and a choice of workshops on various topics. There will also be a chance to hear the other side of the story, as a recipient of SVN’s services shares his experience of welcoming our volunteers to help lead a conference in Nigeria.

Bob Hunt will once again lead our worship, and there will be opportunities to talk with volunteers involved in recent projects, as well as time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Come and learn more about SVN, meet other members, and find out how you might be more involved in our work.

Put the dates in your diary now!

Maths resources needed

Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:07:40 +0000

Isabel is collecting resources to help volunteers going on projects. This may be material you have already used overseas, or anything else that you think might be suitable.

At the moment we are focusing on resources for teaching basic maths, particularly to help children understand numbers and the number system; games, practical activities, mental maths. This would be particularly helpful for children in African countries, where there is much rote learning of maths.

If you have anything to offer please email Isabel at svnetprojects@googlemail.com.

India – Samaritan School

Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:46:49 +0000

Three volunteers visited the Samaritan School in Tamil Nadu in November 2009, to help the principal and staff to carry out an evaluation programme. Their recommendations were well received, and they saw many answers to prayer.

Bangladesh Milestone College

Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:33:56 +0000

A52/11 Bangladesh Milestone College

Volunteers needed for this large school just outside Dhaka for January to March 2011. There are opportunities for teaching, training teachers and sharing individual skills.

All costs in Bangladesh are met by the school. Dates are flexible. One volunteer is in Dhaka at present.

Contact Alison Atkins: eaatkins@btinternet.com