Global Education Squads

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GLOBAL EDUCATION SQUADS

Improve educational outcomes by bettering infrastructure in under-resourced schools

Infrastructure projects may include:

Improving computer labs with new hardware and software

Building and improving libraries

Updating classes with new shelves, chairs/tables, and bulletins

Creating more interactive recreational areas

Constructing fences around schools to improve safety

Designing and painting educational murals

Volunteers will be able to:

Describe the strengths and challenges of the education system in the school and host country at large

Fulfill small construction projects and requests for school supplies

Provide much-needed classroom support for local teachers

Each Global Education Squad provides:

Learning Objectives for Volunteers

Infrastructure Projects for Partner School

Guest Lectures from Local Experts

Cross-Cultural Sensitivity Training

Local Language Instruction

Enriching Cultural Activities

squad details

Duration: Squads can range between 1-2 weeks. In addition to the service component, cultural enrichment activities are available in each country (example: Machu Picchu visit).

Donation Goal: Each volunteer is expected to fundraise a minimum of $990 to cover all their in-country expenses, which includes: transport, local staff, meals, insurance, and accommodations in our private Home-Bases. Additionally, Squads fundraise towards a Group Project Contribution of $1500 or more.

Group Size: Each Squad requires a minimum of 5 volunteers and one adult chaperone. We provide 1 free adult chaperone with 5 students, 2 free adult chaperones with 6-16 students, and 3 free with 17-27. Maximum group size is dependent upon home-base capacity, generally around 40-50 pax.