PACE Volunteer
General Summary
As part of
the PACE team, under the general
direction of the Volunteer Coordinator, with support from the Teacher, the
Teacher Assistant helps plan and participates in classroom, playground and PACE
activities.
1. The
candidate must have successfully completed form four or be a college or
University student
2. The
candidate should genuinely want to make a difference in the community
3. The
candidate must commit to being part of the program for a six month period
4. Ability
to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community
Essential Functions:
- Understand the role of a teaching assistant and perform duties related to this role while in school.
- With the teacher, guide and facilitate activities of the children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
- Write weekly observations about the interactions with the schools, teachers and students
- Guide the children's acquisition of social skills
- Attend staff training and meetings, and other relevant meetings if requested
- Assist in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment for the children
- Assist in recruiting and orienting incoming volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed
- Assist the teacher in the completion of required reports and duties
- Complete timely and accurate time sheets and weekly reports
- Assist, as requested, in transition activities of the organization
- Actively participate in the development and implementation of the PACE Volunteer Manual if required by the organization
- Perform other duties, as may be required.
The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
performed by a person in this position.
They are
not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed
in such a position.
Volunteership Dates
This
volunteer program will take place from September 2nd, 2013 through December
20th, 2013.
Internship
applications will be accepted until September 15th, 2013.
The
internship is unpaid.
The PACE
Office is located at Agip House Nairobi.
Application
Procedure
Applicants
should fill the form in the pace website and contact Pauline@pacekenya.or.ke
with attention to Pauline Muthoni, Director of Development.