Second Tree

We are looking for volunteer teachers for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, to deliver English classes to refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece. The ideal candidate would have experience teaching English as a foreign/second language and would possess a strong understanding of or passion for the context we work in. Experience in delivering educational activities in this context is a strong advantage. The role will include:<ul><li>Planning and delivering lessons for classes that can range from A0 (illiteracy) to B2, taking into account individual differences in level within each class</li><li>Preparing class materials and assessments</li><li>Empowering students with interpersonal&nbsp; – and life – skills; and incorporating these skills into lesson planning</li><li>Completing various administrative tasks such as tracking attendance and communicating class updates to the students</li><li>Ensuring student engagement and progress</li><li>Working closely with the Education Manager to ensure the programme is being delivered to the expected standards of Second Tree</li><li>Participating in various community engagement activities so as to maintain relationships with students outwith the classroom context such as: picnics, community lunches, sporting events, etc.</li></ul> QualificationYou must have a degree in teaching and/or Certification in English language teaching (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA or equivalent). You should be able to:<ul><li>Be accountable and efficient, making sure that your tasks are completed in the agreed time frame</li><li>Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met; managing a wide-ranging workload</li><li>Be honest and transparent; be able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way</li><li>Care for people: the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern</li><li>Work independently and in a team</li><li>Work in a high-intensity environment and be adaptable</li><li>Have a flexible attitude and approach to teaching and be willing to enforce strict classroom management</li><li>Have strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills</li><li>Communicate in an open, honest, direct manner</li><li>Have a strong sense of humour: being able to make fun of yourself is key</li></ul> The ideal candidate will have<ul><li>Experience working in the refugee context</li><li>Experience teaching low-level literacy students</li></ul> What do we offer?<ul><li>A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our volunteers grow; investing in personal and professional development.</li><li>Accommodation in a shared house</li><li>Transportation to/from work</li><li>After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund</li></ul>&nbsp;In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the volunteer houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the volunteer houses are full, this would allow us to offer a volunteering opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent. Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at: recruitment@secondtree.org<ol><li>Your CV</li><li>Your cover letter</li><li>Copy of your qualifications (If applicable)</li></ol> In your mail, please:<ol><li>Put “English Teacher” as the subject line</li><li>Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)</li><li>At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to</li></ol> If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.

Qualified English Teacher

We are looking to recruit a Youth Programme Coordinator, for a minimum commitment of 6 months, to manage our Youth Programme. The Youth Programme works with young refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece, providing them with a sense of community and experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise receive! In this role,&nbsp; you would be coordinating the daily planning and delivery of activities for young refugees in the sites in which we're operating in the Epirus region of Northern Greece.The programme usually consists of English classes, thematic and social and emotional learning workshops and excursions. The programme engages children between the ages of 8 and 16. For this role, you would initially work as a Youth Programme team member so that you could develop an understanding of the programme, the people involved, and the organisation as a whole. Your role would include:<ul><li>Coordinating, delegating, and managing a team of 2-5 volunteers in the daily operations of the Youth Programme</li><li>Developing the current programme in coordination with the Education Manager and Youth Programme team members</li><li>Assessing the impact and effectiveness of the programme in line with its objectives</li><li>Planning and delivering effective and dynamic educational and outdoor activities, within a theme-based curriculum</li><li>Directly supervising and supporting team members, providing feedback to ensure the quality of the programme remains high</li><li>Delivering effective inductions to transfer key skills/knowledge to team members</li><li>Training new team members in appropriate behavioural management techniques</li><li>Capturing data and compiling evaluation reports on the programme</li></ul> You should be able to:<ul><li>Oversee the delivery of programme activities and the completion of vital administrative and logistical tasks</li><li>Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively</li><li>Be honest and transparent; be able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way</li><li>Care for people: the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern</li><li>Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem solving is encouraged</li><li>Communicate in English, both written and orally</li><li>Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload</li><li>Understand what is required to work and effectively communicate in complex and volatile contexts</li><li>Manage a wide range of tasks and intense workload effectively and efficiently&nbsp;</li></ul> The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Experience working with children specifically in the refugee context</li><li>Knowledge of pedagogical tools and programmes suitable to children in the refugee context&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in leadership roles and have knowledge in how to effectively manage a team</li></ul> What do we offer?<ul><li>A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our volunteers grow; investing in personal and professional development.</li><li>Accommodation in a shared house</li><li>Transportation to/from work</li><li>After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund</li></ul>&nbsp;In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the volunteer houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the volunteer houses are full, this would allow us to offer a volunteering opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent. How to apply:Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at: <a href="mailto:recruitment@secondtree.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">recruitment@secondtree.org</a><ol><li>Your CV</li><li>Your cover letter</li><li>Copy of your qualifications (If applicable)</li></ol> In your mail, please: <ol><li>Put “Youth Programme Coordinator” as the subject line</li><li>Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)</li><li>At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to</li></ol> If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.

Youth Programme Coordinator

We are looking to recruit people for our Youth Programme, for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks. The Youth Programme works with young refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece, providing them with a sense of community and experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise receive!&nbsp;There are some specific applicant requirements, however the most important is to have a strong desire to work with young refugees and have the commitment to improve the situation for them here in Greece. Second Tree works in a transparent way in a challenging and changeable situation on the field; therefore, an ability to learn quickly and be open to feedback is vital. Your role would include:We are looking to recruit people that are open to filling one (or more) of the following roles within our Youth Programme. Whilst these should guide applications, the roles often overlap and are interchangeable. Imagination and flexibility is encouraged when applying: let us know your suggestions on how we can use your skills! The roles range across:<ul><li>Children’s English Teacher: responsible for the planning and delivery of the programme’s English classes. Classes focus on low level English learning and must be fun and engaging. TEFL/equivalent experience is preferable, but not essential.</li><li>Excursion Lead: responsible for the planning and leading of weekend excursions, a highlight of the programme for participants! Excursions require an organised, methodical planner who is engaging and confident leading groups of children.</li><li>Workshop Lead: responsible for facilitating workshops that can be either thematic, reinforcing the vocabulary learned in English class to make it more practical and interactive, or focused on social and emotional learning, helping students develop their self-awareness through creative and mindful activities, or touch upon any scientific/mathematical knowledge the teacher might bring.&nbsp;</li></ul> No matter the role(s) filled, team members are expected to help plan, prepare and participate in various community engagement activities such as: picnics, community lunches, sporting events, etc. You should be able to:<ul><li>Deliver programme activities and carry out administrative and logistical tasks</li><li>Be consistent with your application of behaviour management techniques</li><li>Be honest and transparent; be able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way</li><li>Care for people: the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern</li><li>Communicate in English, both written and orally</li><li>Plan and deliver effective and dynamic educational activities</li><li>Manage a wide range of tasks and intense workload effectively and efficiently&nbsp;</li></ul> The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Experience with young children and teenagers in educational and leisure activities</li><li>Experience working as a Scout leader or a leadership role in other such youth activities</li><li>Experience working in the refugee context</li></ul> What do we offer?<ul><li>A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our volunteers grow; investing in personal and professional development.</li><li>Accommodation in a shared house</li><li>Transportation to/from work</li><li>After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund</li></ul>&nbsp;In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the volunteer houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the volunteer houses are full, this would allow us to offer a volunteering opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent. How to apply:Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at: <a href="mailto:recruitment@secondtree.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent">recruitment@secondtree.org</a><ol><li>Your CV</li><li>Your cover letter</li><li>Copy of your qualifications (If applicable)</li></ol> In your mail, please:<ol><li>Put “Youth Programme Volunteer” as the subject line</li><li>Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)</li><li>At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to</li></ol> If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.Have experience leading a team of this type?Consider applying to become a Youth Programme Coordinator. Whether your experience lies in the humanitarian sector or elsewhere, we are looking for people with expertise that can drive us forward as an organisation. Find out more <a href="https://secondtree.org/coordinator/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent">here</a>.

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