If you have energy, passion for girls’ education and a desire to make a difference in a developing country, we encourage you to join us in one of the following ways:
Maranyundo Volunteer Tutoring Program
Our program is currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year from men and women who are interested in tutoring middle school age students in English and other content area subjects.
Our tutors...
- are college graduates
- live on the school campus and provide support to students and their teachers in grades 7, 8 and 9
- lead after-school programs including sports, debate club, book clubs and a variety of other activities
- sometimes working in the local community, providing English instruction to local government employees
- are expected to raise $5,000 to cover basic expenses such as airfare, insurance, room and board
- receive a stipend of $200 per month for ten months, orientation and ongoing support throughout the year, provided by The Maranyundo Initiative
The Rwandan school year begins in January and ends November first, with one month free from mid-July to mid-August. The contract commitment is for ten months, with the opportunity to extend for an additional year by mutual agreement.
Maranyundo Volunteer Teaching Program
This program is designed for seasoned educators who have the time and desire to give of themselves and their expertise to assist newer teachers in Rwanda. Content areas of need include but are not limited to English, Technology, Math and Sciences.
The minimum time commitment is one academic term, or approximately three months. U.S. volunteer teachers work closely with Rwandan administrators and teachers at Maranyundo and other schools in the area, offering one-on-one support, small-group workshops in content areas and general support to the faculty and students.
The Rwandan school year begins in January and finishes November first. Each volunteer teacher is responsible for his or her own airfare. Room and board, limited medical coverage, orientation, educational materials, and ongoing support are provided by the Initiative.
Talented, energetic teachers with a desire to be of service in a developing country that welcomes U.S. educational support, are encouraged to apply for the 2011-2012 school year.
Click here to download a volunteer application
Please contact Jane O’Connor, Executive Director, at 617-268-1268 for further information