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KMT provides its volunteers with accommodation, meals, one return air ticket per year for travel between their home country and Islamabad, visa expenses, local health coverage, local transport facilities and a monthly stipend of Pak. Rs. 10,000 (approx US $100).
Feb 02, 2017
Jan 27, 2014
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About Program

The Kaghan Memorial Trust (KMT) is looking for international teachers to work on a volunteer basis at its school in the Kaghan Valley.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching English as a foreign language to young learners (KG to Grade 6)
• Supporting local teaching staff (teacher training and monitoring teacher performance)
• Curriculum development
• Organisation of school events
• Working as part of the Senior Teacher and Academic Advisor (STA) team to develop initiatives to reduce absenteeism, improve health and hygiene, encourage good manners, increase awareness of environmental issues, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have a college degree and experience teaching children and/or teaching English as a second language. Experience overseas is an asset.
• A strong sense of commitment to the Trust’s objectives and a willingness to work for one full year.
• Ability to adapt to a different culture.

Program Reviews

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  • Impact 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Value 4.25
  • Safety 4.75
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Shireen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Memorable Experience

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What would you improve about this program?
Of course I would have liked more technology (for teaching purposes), but because of the nature of the area -- it was limited. However, things may have changed.
47 people found this review helpful.
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Jennifer
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

KMT is a life changing experience

In 2011, I completed 2.5 years of full time volunteering with KMT. Throughout this period I was stationed in KMT's head office in Islamabad. KMT is a well thought out programme with a clear focus on supporting the children in the Kaghan valley by providing quality education. It is run with a commitment to this end goal, and this is something that results in past volunteers continuing to be so committed even after they leave.

The work is challenging due to the varied and extensive tasks involved. For those in head office, this includes fundraising, HR/admin, communications, and event management. The context and high expectations lead to a strong learning curve.

I now work as a volunteer trustee for KMT despite having other full time work in Islamabad. I do this because I believe KMS is one of the few programmes that will result in a real change for underprivileged communities.

What would you improve about this program?
It is unfortunate that the context of Pakistan does not allow extensive travel during your time here. This is disappointing given the beauty of Pakistan
61 people found this review helpful.
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Maija
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unique Opportunity

Spending a year teaching deprived children in the mountains of Pakistan is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I am so happy I seized the chance! Contrary to what we often hear in the media, the country is actually quite safe. Of course, you will not be able to move around quite as freely as you would at home and you have to take certain precautions, but I never felt like my safety was being compromised. I highly recommend the Kaghan Memorial Trust!

58 people found this review helpful.
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If2010
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

worthwhile cause and great experience

If you love traveling, new cultures, people, life experience and want to engage with an active role in the community development and help disadvantaged children then this is an excellent opportunity for you. I would highly recommend KMT volunteer program.

I have volunteered as a program officer for one year and was in constant touch with the volunteer teachers. The volunteer teachers are accompanied by the staff all the way from the beginning to the end and are there to help with any question or issues.

With the help of the students, the volunteers learned a lot as a teacher and as a human being. It is especially rewarding to see the children understanding and using the knowledge that the teachers taught them.

Overall, it was a memorable experience for me and I'm very glad I did it.

57 people found this review helpful.

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