Uni Mak Business Administration Management in Port Loko

Uni. Mak Business Administration & Management in Port Loko

The Educ. Aid vision is of: A democratic, dignified and globally engaged Sierra Leone, where poverty is eliminated by educated citizens!

• We run 11 schools for 1700+ children

• We support our students post secondary with a range of projects: – – – ¾+ staff are past pupils Alumni network Tertiary course(s) Scholarships Enterprise project

• • Educ. Aid Rolal is now an extension of the University of Makeni BAM department We offer exactly the same degree as is offered on the Makeni campus and follow the same syllabus and assessments. Each degree module is delivered over 1 and a half weekends - a 30 hour module + 12 hours of non contact assignments etc Needed: Graduates who are willing to use their practical knowledge to build up and deliver a course with a mixture of relevant: • • • Case studies Video clips Articles Group work activities Independent activities Pair work activities Role plays etc The majority of our students are past Educ. Aid pupils and current staff

• What would you volunteering look like? – Prepare a manual for one of the remaining modules. (N. b. in theory, we are only doing years 1, 2 and 3 this year but if you had a Year 4 module you wanted to offer, we could swap. ) for the delivery of a 30 hour module + 12 hours non contact assignments / pre-reading etc. – Come to Sierra Leone for 10 days plus to deliver 30 hours of contact time, usually arranged as: • Fri 5 – 9 pm • Sat 9 – 9 • Sun 9 – 3 pm • Fri 5 – 9 pm • Sat 9 – 3 (a different module will then take over. ) – Design and set a 3 hour assessment to be done in the last 3 contact hours (see the next button for guidance on writing the assessment – Submit grades: 30% for attendance / assignments / participation + 70% final assessment exam

• What else would you need to bear in mind? – A visa – you can apply online and will get a letter of invitation from us – only apply for a tourist visa though – Depending on when you book, flights vary from approx £ 450 - £ 750. There are 3 main airlines that fly to SL: Air Maroc, SN Brussels, KLM (we will probably collect you from the airport and take you directly to Port Loko) – Take advice from your travel nurse but you will likely need: • A Yellow fever certificate • Anti-malaria tablets • N. b. I would advise against the rabies jab as it is a. painful and b. expensive and c. only guarantee for an additional 2 days before you need treating…. You can of course consider the evidence and take an alternative view – Don’t forget travel insurance – it needs to be insurance that gets you out of the country if the need arises – Contact Erin@educaid. org. uk about getting a £ 10 DBS check required for all adults working with children or vulnerable adults. – Contact Erin@educaid. org. uk to ensure you are compliant with all of the necessary volunteering processes for your safety and the peace of mind of all of us

• While the Sierra Leonean food is great and you will have access to that whenever you are on one of the school sites, you may find that you would like some variety. Many people bring cuppa soups and noodles as well as cereal bars and such like. This is not obligatory but may prove helpful if you want a bit of variety or something more familiar at times.

What could you do between (or before/after) the two weekends? 1. Support BAM students? 2. Go to the beach? 3. Help out at one of the schools?

What’s in it for you and what’s in it for Educ. Aid? For you: • Supports success of Educ. Aid BAM degree • Supports building a fully qualified Educ. Aid staff • Improves employment opportunities for Educ. Aid students • Provides access to jobs with more influence and responsibility • Inspires local communities and other Educ. Aid pupils • Rewards Educ. Aid teachers and ex-pupils Another step towards a democratic, dignified and prosperous Sierra Leone! Give back, make a difference Work with determined students Develop new skills Learn from others Push your boundaries Experience the satisfaction of helping others • A unique and rewarding trip • • • For Educ. Aid:

• Next steps: – Send me your CV (Miriam@educaid. org. uk) – Pick a module (or two) – Pick a date (there available dates in April, May, July and August this year. Next year, it is all clear – Organise your accommodation – we can help facilitate and make recommendations (if it is in the school it can be free but it is basic – alternatives are available in nearby guesthouses) – Design your manual and assessment (with me if you need it to be!) – Book a ticket, do your online visa and get your jabs & anti-malarials then Bob’s your uncle – your heading off to the sun!