Senior Volunteer Network http://svnet.org Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:14:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Last call for maths resources http://svnet.org/archives/267 http://svnet.org/archives/267#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:59:17 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=267 Our appeal for maths resources is coming to an end, and the material will soon be collated before being produced in booklet form.  This will help volunteers going on relevant projects, and encourage the understanding of numerical concepts rather than a rote learning approach.

If you have any suitable material please contact svnprojects@googlemail.com as soon as possible.

]]> http://svnet.org/archives/267/feed 0 Special needs workshop in Lagos Nigeria http://svnet.org/archives/259 http://svnet.org/archives/259#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:19:21 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=259 Teacher training was presented to 120+teachers, NGO workers and parents. Praise God for opportunities to share with some dedicated people.

]]> http://svnet.org/archives/259/feed 0 Milestone College Bangladesh http://svnet.org/archives/257 http://svnet.org/archives/257#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:16:40 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=257 One volunteer spent three months at this school, modelling spoken English and teaching.

Comment: Certainly the people of Bangladesh are some of the most openhearted people I have ever met in my life! I am full of gratitude for so much. Above all, I thank God for His faithfulness and mercies.

]]> http://svnet.org/archives/257/feed 0 Sierra Leone http://svnet.org/archives/255 http://svnet.org/archives/255#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:11:30 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=255 6  volunteers spent 2 weeks in Sierra Leone undertaking teacher training in partnership with Mission Direct.  A challenging but worthwhile project.

]]> http://svnet.org/archives/255/feed 0 Teacher training in Sierra Leone http://svnet.org/archives/252 http://svnet.org/archives/252#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:03:51 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=252 Volunteers needed to join a team to Sierra Leone with Mission Direct from 28 November -11December 2010 to under take teacher training, mainly in primary schools. All arrangements will be made by Mission Direct. Inclusive cost £1495.

Contact Isabel Wodrow :svnetprojects@googlemail.com

]]> http://svnet.org/archives/252/feed 0 Destiny Education School Inspection Rajasthan India http://svnet.org/archives/247 http://svnet.org/archives/247#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:50:52 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=247 One or two volunteers needed for two months to undertake a detailed inspection of a boarding school in India.All expenses in India will be covered , possibly visas and one airfare.

Contact Dian Hunt:dianandbobhunt@ntlworld.com

]]> http://svnet.org/archives/247/feed 1 New Chair for SVN trustees http://svnet.org/archives/241 http://svnet.org/archives/241#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:22:13 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=241 At the recent trustees meeting, Susan Chalmers retired as Chair after many years service.  We have greatly valued her skill and commitment, and are pleased that she will continue as a trustee.

She is replaced by John Perkins, who has project experience with SVN.   Our thanks to John for taking  on this responsibility.

]]> http://svnet.org/archives/241/feed 0 Projects with Mission Direct http://svnet.org/archives/238 http://svnet.org/archives/238#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:10:46 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=238 We are planning more joint projects with Mission Direct, following our first co-operative venture last January in Sierra Leone.  Volunteers are being sought for projects in September 2010, Spring 2011 and Autumn 2011. 

Another joint project is provisionally planned for June 2011, this time in Uganda.  The focus will once again be teacher training.  Two members of the Leadership Team are visiting Uganda this September to assess the situation. 

A further possible project has arisen in Zambia, and is again being assessed by a visit in the near future.  There is great value in undertaking a fact-finding visit before organising and recruiting for a project, and we are likely to do more of this in the future.

]]> http://svnet.org/archives/238/feed 1 Home School week in Thailand http://svnet.org/archives/215 http://svnet.org/archives/215#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:07:08 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=215 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

]]> http://svnet.org/archives/215/feed 0 Development Manager role on hold http://svnet.org/archives/164 http://svnet.org/archives/164#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:17:56 +0000 Staff http://svnet.org/?p=164 Since we first advertised for a Development Manager, things have moved on within the Leadership Team and in the work of SVN.  We are now putting the search for a suitable candidate on hold while we reassess our priorities and ways of working.  Thanks to all who have prayed about this over the last few months.

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