Volunteer to make Poverty a History in various Projects in Gambia

  Gambia

• Other Cities in Gambia: 
Banjul,  Rural Areas,  Serekunda

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Through out the Year

Description: Global Cultural Exchange accepts youth Groups, students (this includes University students, College Student, High School Students etc), Family members on an execution, and other groups who are interested in the Cultural site seeing.

Students would be match with an ideal group who meet their targets for the period of their stay in the Gambia in Oder to Exchange ideas culture, as well as experience.
This Experience of culture will be base on educational activities on both sides to highlights some of the few things, which could be carried out during a visit but not limited to the following:

* Debates competition among participants
* Cultural Dance, cultural Songs, cultural fashion show and cultural dance by locals
* Drama entertainment
* Cultural site visit in the Gambia.

Student Internship/Intercultural Relations

This is design to help students in their final year from either colleges or universities to undertake research in their various specialized areas of studies. Students wishing to undertake research on African history/culture are welcome to participate in this program this could be in groups or individual.

Having been a reputable Organization serving the interest of the people in the Field of work and travel programs, Global Cultural Exchange can provide you with the opportunity, choices and support to make your Volunteer experience Worthwhile and successfulWorking as a volunteer is truly rewarding experience,
Whether you help to Teach young one's at School, or Helping in Business development etc. Experiences will
Be different for each individual. However, by givingSome of your time and enthusiasm it is common to gain greaterGlobal awareness and understanding, increased confidence,Greater tolerance, independence, friendship and develop new skills.

Volunteers who are interested in this project will choose from the list of various teaching programs that we ahve design for each this project is purposely designed to help both teachers and pupils to earn great experience from volunteers.
Volunteers are definitely needed for this project to assist in various skills.like:

* Teaching in Environment
* Teaching in Health
* General language
* Social Studies

Highlights: Volunteers are needed to fill a wide variety of openings within our various projects in the Gambia, however, most of these volunteer opportunities fall under many categories depending on the volunteer choice of interest in a particular project. While college degrees and some working experience in related subjects areas can help in some projects. GCE also considers volunteer experiences that align with the skills we are seeking.

Education and Youth Development
Education projects make up Global Cultural Exchange largest program area; volunteers play an important role in creating links among schools, parents, and communities by working as a resource teacher. Teacher trainers in English, math and science during a placement in a project.
Volunteers in the youth development sector, this could either be after school programs or programs for out-of-school youth, they develop and facilitate nonformal education in areas such as life skills health and HIV/AIDS prevention, academic tutoring, and English. They also act as catalysts, helping youth initiate community development or income-generation projects.

Health
Volunteers who specialize in health sector will work within their communities to promote important topics such as nutrition, maternal health, child health, basic hygiene, and water sanitation. They raise communities' awareness or relevant topics by training community health workers and educating families in these areas.

HIV/AIDS
Volunteers in the HIV/AIDS education and prevention sector train the people living with virus as peer educators, collaborate with other societies in the country to develop appropriate education strategies, provide support to children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, and develop programs that provide emotional and financial support to families and people affected by the diseases.

Environment/sanitation
In developing countries, environmental problems are magnified by communities' direct dependence on their local environment for drinking water, fuel wood, or land and the Gambia is not left out in this environmental disaster.
Volunteers can help lead grassroots efforts to protect the environment in their communities and strengthen understanding of environmental issues, they teach environmental awareness in elementary and primary schools and youth groups and community organisations.they also address environmental degradation by helping to plant trees at schools and by promoting sustainable use of natural resources in protected areas.

Business Development
Business development focus on increasing family income, improving the environment for businesses, educating women entrepreneurs and helping businesses find markets for traditional or value-added products business volunteers often work with women skill centers teaching them basic business skills and also work in professional settings to help them improve their business out reached in to the international markets.

Information technology
Volunteers provide technical training and support to groups and organizations that want to make better use of information and communications technology. They introduce people to the computer as a tool to increase efficiency and build alliances, helping accelerate the pace of a country's development.
Volunteers teach basic computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, use of the internet, and web page development, and they help communities/projects take advantage of technology like e-commerce, distance learning, and geographic information system.

Cost in US$: Depends on the length of Stay

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

In some projects you need to have some experience, like Business developemnt, Hiv/Aids,Children with learning difficulties,orphans etc

Typical Volunteer: You'll gain new perspectives and insight into the local culture and yourself. It's an exciting and personally inspiring experience and you'll develop memories that will be with you forever. GCE programs enable people from all walks of life to have this unique experience of international volunteering and to take the next step in learning about global issues.

Age Range: 18years and Above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Gambia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Depends on the Number of that particular project

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Cultural Exchange's Mission Statement: Since its inception, Global Cultural Exchange has aimed to promote cultural awareness, knowledge and global competence among people from around the world. Part of our mission is to encourage young people from a variety of culture and background to take advantage of the extraordinary benefits of international exchange programs. We believe that we face an extraordinary opportunity to play a vital role in expanding cultural global neighbourhood, as we share the best of Gambian culture with the international visitors, such as volunteers, youths and students of today. We believe we could have a positive effect in the future generation.

Year Founded: 2006