John William Montessori School

Location: Kumasi, Ashanti Region
Duration: Long Term
Project Details:

John William Montessori School

(Long Term)

Brief Description

The John William Montessori School is a Day and Boarding School and the age of the kids ranges from Nursery to Junior High School. The school’s mission is to provide a place where children can struggle gracefully without physical or emotional harm. It is also a place where children can rejoice and have fun together. To provide excellence in education and support to all children at the school so that they can learn, develop a strong pride, work hard, and lead good lives through academic achievement and responsible citizenship.

Special Activities / Attraction of the School

-Computer Lab (Internet, Windows XP, Flatscreens)

-School Library

-School Carpenter Shop (for tables, chairs etc)

-School Marching Band

-School Cadet Program

-School Football Team

-Speakers / Entertainment System

-Ward (Nurse room)

-Kitchen

-School tailor for uniforms

Volunteer’s Tasks

-Assist in teaching (ICT, Math, English, Creative Arts)

-Being there for the kids, e.g. organize entertainment time / Music nights / Movie nights

-Train the football team

-Repair computers (simple systems) and take responsibility for ICT classes

-Organize and take care of the Library, manage/organize the book inventory in the store room

-Work in school carpentry (e.g. repair broken chairs)

-Paint class rooms

Volunteer requirements / Skills

- The school just accepts male volunteers.

- Volunteers should have a good knowledge of the English language to be able to interact well with the children.

- Volunteers should be creative and bring in their own ideas and perform activities according to their skills and interests (there are various possibilities à see Activities of the School)

- Interest in the upkeep of the school library

- ICT and computer skills are highly appreciated

 

Location

Tanoso, Kumasi, Ashanti Region

 

Hosting Situation (Board & Lodging)

Volunteers live in the project. There is a volunteer’s wing with about 4 rooms, toilet, bathroom, cooking corner and sitting room where the volunteers live. Food is provided by the school kitchen.