Teach English at a private school in rural Afghanistan
Volunteer as an English teacher in a private school in a village of Afghanistan. Rahnaward-e-Noor is a private high school, registered with the Ministry of Education with grantee No. 594, and since April 2011 provides quality education services in Lal Wa Sarjangal district of Ghor province. Rahnaward-e-Noor provides a standard education service for Ghor pupils and looks for international volunteers to support English teaching.
Important safety note: this school is in a remote area of Afghanistan. Security and visa rules have changed several times in recent years and many governments currently advise against travel to parts or all of the country. This listing may be outdated. Always check your government’s latest travel advice and contact the hosts directly to discuss safety, visas and current conditions before making any plans.
Help required
Teaching English / language exchange
Mission
It is a private school providing education for all grades of students. We try to improve their English by having extra classes with foreign teachers.
Volunteers and timing
How many volunteers can you host? A couple of volunteers.
When do you need volunteers? Any time.
Hours of help per day: 4–5 hours of help per day
Days of help per week: 5 days per week – 2 days off
Volunteer work and expectations
We expect a volunteer to prepare the lessons based on the textbooks provided by the school. Volunteers run English courses in the afternoons for students and teachers of the school as well as adults from outside.
Accommodation and food
Yes, we offer food and accommodation.
Type of accommodation
Private room.
Diet and nutrition
Local Afghan food: mostly rice, potatoes, some vegetables, lamb, chicken, beans and peas. Food is high in carbohydrates. The volunteer can also cook his or her own food if preferred or be given some supplies such as cottage cheese or biscuits.
Fees transparency
Food and accommodation are free of charge.
Visa information
Yes, we can help with visa / invitation letters.
Volunteers’ benefits
Volunteers will have a unique opportunity to live in an authentic Afghan village, live like a local person, try the food and learn the culture of this country directly from its people. They will gain experience in teaching in difficult conditions, with no modern school facilities, and teach students from different backgrounds and traditions.
Free time
There are many hills and mountains in the area which can be explored in the free time. Famous Afghan National Park Band-e-Amir is located about 4 hours’ drive from Lal. The site of the former massive Buddha statues in Bamiyan is located about 5 hours’ drive from Lal.
Language
English, Persian.
Geography
Lal is located at the end of the Hindu Kush mountain range, so the altitude is still high, around 2,800 meters above sea level. The trees are limited. There are some rivers and grasslands around. The climate is dry, very hot in summer and very cold in winter.
How to get there
The best option for a volunteer who does not speak Persian is to take a flight from Kabul to Bamiyan (run by Kam Air). We will pick you up from Bamiyan and drive back to Lal.
Internet access
Yes.
“Paying guests” option
Maybe. This needs to be discussed via email.
Contact details
This volunteer project listing may be outdated. Information about availability, tasks and requirements can change. Please contact the hosts directly to confirm the current status.
WhatsApp: 0093 796 074 986
Website: bamyanfoundation.org/
Facebook: Rahnaward-e-Noor High School (search via the school name if the link does not open)
Hostname: Monika Szczygielska
Email: monikajoanna.rsca AT gmail DOT com