The Gift of Hope : English summer camp

  Burkina Faso

• Other Cities in Burkina Faso: 
Ouagadougou

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: June-september

Description: Volunteers will teach English through everyday activities and interaction, planned activities like plays, theater, discussion groups, based on specific themes as Environmental Issues and cultural reciprocity. Volunteers will also get a chance to experience the culture and will therefore gain a lifelong experience and knowledge of the Burkinabe culture.

Highlights:
-Cultural orientation
-Cultural reciprocity
-Cultural activities as dance, story telling, druming, dance classes.

Qualifications:
- Required Professional Skills/Language: Native English speakers.
High School graduate level Minimum.
- 18 years and up with interest in african culture
- 1 month minimum commitment

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $500/month

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Interested in cultural reciprocity interested in African culture interested in travelling and volunteering abroad interested in social justice

Age Range: +18

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

Participants Travel to Burkina Faso Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Reciproka's Mission Statement: Reciproka aims at helping West-African communities reach economic, social and cultural freedom through reciprocity between people and culture.

Year Founded: 2005