Company description:
DRH Development Instructor Program in Norway
Den Reisende Hogskole is a network of private schools that specialize in the training of Development Instructors (DIs) that will participate in development projects, taking place in various third world countries.
The school in Norway is located 30 Km north of Lillehammer and its purpose is to recruit and train volunteers for projects in Mozambique, Zambia and India.
Job description:
Briefly, this is the structure of the program offered by DRH Norway:
Duration / Location
3 months pre-course ¨C Sweden / Norway (optional)
6 months study period ¨C Norway
6 months project period ¨C India / Africa (Mozambique or Zambia)
2 months camp future ¨C you will have the opportunity to choose from a number of DRH Schools located in Europe
Application requirements:
- there are no specific academic requirements
- English language ¨C conversational level
- strong motivation, power of will and flexibility. If you lack in any of them, here you will develop this qualities
- the enrollment fee is 3000 NOK (approximately 380 Euros)
- teams start every 3 months. Next team starts in February - deadline 1st of August
We offer:
Throughout the whole 17 months the DIs are provided food and accommodation; medical insurance for the project period (Africa / India) is covered, as well as all transportation related to the project.
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1. HOW DO YOU BECOME A DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR? Den reisende H?gskole Norway
2. OUR LOCATION 883m altitude Hornsj? H?yfjellshotell 19 km of Oyer 36 km north-east of Lillehammer Winter: Just one road Summer: Various roads
3. About this presentation Why should you choose this program The structure of the program The economy to do the program
4. Imagine you build a strong unity with your team-mates Imagine one and half year with no drugs and (almost) no alcohol Imagine being a leader in actions Imagine building a cultural connection between refugees in Norway and yourself Imagine sleeping in the snow cave, in the bus station, in the island under the open sky and etc... Imagine playing a theatre to the public Imagine teaching future teachers in Africa Imagine teaching people to build a latrine in African communities Imagine organizing women to do small business in India Imagine much more... Why should you choose us?
5. THE STRUCTURE OF THE DI PROGRAM Pre-course (optional) 3 months 1 st Period 6 months of training and fundraising in Norway 2 nd Period 6 months of work in Africa/India 3 rd Period 2 months of conclusion and further actions
7. THE EDUCATION 6 months of preparation and action 2 main components: Study (850 pcts) Fund-Raising (40.000 NOK) Q : Why do you need this EDUCATION? A : To learn how to: Be a LEADER!!! Be hard working Be a team player Be a problem solver Never give up Know how to organise people Make plans and follow them Go for goals and keep your budgets Be ready for changes, changes, changes Be fit
9. HOW DO WE LEARN? DmM : Determination of Modern Methods the emphasis is on each individual and his ability to learn what is necessary for him, at his own pace t ransform the information into knowledge and use that knowledge to implement actions with this education , you will receive as much as you give
10. THE POINTS SYSTEM Goal - 850 points Study Points ¨C 500p Course Points ¨C 150p Experiences ¨C 100p School as a Project (SP) ¨C 100p * 1 point is app. equal to 1 study/course hour
14. TOPICS OF STUDY Humanism Culture? and? religion Gaia? theory? and environmental challenges The world¡¯s history International political?economy?and?international? relations? The? fight against? poverty Contradictions in?our?world?today HIV/Aids pandemic Tropical diseases? Various practical project skills COURSES ¨C 150 Points essential information / specific knowledge for the work at your project designed to encourage participation an debates within the team You will give presentations (3-4 courses of min. 1 hour) Course points also for participating in: Morning Assemblies, evening programs
15. EXPERIENCES ¨C 100 POINTS Build and sleep in a snow cave 15p Survival trip (2-3days/nights) 20p Swimming to the island 5p Sauna and snow 5p Hitchhike 1p for every 50km (up to 15p) Walk from Oyer to Hornsjoe 6p Climb the highest mountain in Norway 15p Walk over Beseggen 10p 25km skiing in one day 15p Pick 20 litres of blueberries 10p Street Fundraise more than 1000 a day 10p Bike to and back from Lillehammer 15p Catch a fish in Hornsjoe lake 10p Ski to Bolona and stay over night 20p Volleyball match at swimming hall roof in swimming suit during winter 5p Experiences of your choice 20p
16. SCHOOL AS A PROJECT (SP) ¨C 100 POINTS Fulfill your responsibility area tasks, with qualified monthly reports - 10 points / month. Health and Hygiene Studies Fundraising Maintenance and Practical Actions Host & Housing, Library & Locking Transportation Sport &Evening Programs Promotion Travel Team Economist Cloth Collection Responsible Help the other people Kitchen cleaning
17. FUNDRAISING ¨C 40.000 NOK WHY Fundraising??? NO FUNDS ¨C NO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS LEARNING PROCESS/EXPERIENCE COVERS THE COSTS OF YOUR EDUCATION electricity, maintenance, phones and internet, staff salaries, vehicles and transport, team budget (books, paper, printer cartridges ¡) etc.
18. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES Clothes Collection Hotel Work Street Fundraising 3 Practical Days/Week 2 Fundraising Action Weeks
20. WEEKLY TEAM MEETINGS weekly progress of Fundraising and points planning of week activities responsibilities traffic incidents
21. QUALITY CONTROLS (6) QC1 Humana People to People Exam (5 pcts) QC2 Preparation Plan (5 pcts) present a plan for how you are going to prepare yourself for your project QC3 Planning and Reporting (5 pcts) show that you are able to plan, make reports and implement plans QC4 Passing information and knowledge (7 pcts) show that you are able to collect, process and pass on knowledge and information in an analytic, professional and ¡°popular¡± manner QC5 Knowledge about your project (7 pcts) show that you have a thorough knowledge about your project and your work there QC6 Language Controls (3 tests ¨C 15 pcts) Portuguese, Hindi or other local language
22. STATUS MEETINGS (3) 1 Status Meeting/ every 6 weeks Your teachers The headmaster 1 to 3 guests Points ? ? ? Fundraising ? ? ? Social Status ? ? ? 2 x ¡ö -> Can NOT continue with your team When? & With whom? Criteria
23. STATUS MEETINGS (3) Social status Criteria You work shoulder to shoulder and in solidarity with the staff and your team You are able to take leadership and work under leadership of others You participate fully in the program, take initiatives and face challenges You are able to solve problems and find solutions You contribute to the team and the community through initiatives and straight talks
24. NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL No Alcohol or Drugs Consumption Whilst undertaking any part of the program, including when the program is taking place away from the school No use of hard drugs or alcohol addiction for the proceeding 18 months before going to Africa/India
30. In Africa: ? Child Aid: the project that focuses on the well being of children by addressing the difficulties in the communities and the environment ? HOPE or TCE (Total Control of the Epidemic): programs with the aim of stopping the epidemic of HIV & AIDS and dealing with the consequences that exist ? Teacher Training Colleges: the focus is to educate future primary school teachers for rural areas ? Vocational schools: a project for young people to learn basic skills for their future ? Sanitation and hygiene in rural areas ? Raising funds for the projects: partnership and selling second hand clothes and shoes
32. In India: ? Community Development: the project that focuses on the well being of children by addressing the difficulties in the communities and the environment ? HOPE or TCE (Total Control of the Epidemic): programs with the aim of stopping the epidemic of HIV & AIDS and dealing with the consequences that exist ? Green Action: the project is aimed to address the energy needs of the rural communities, promoting the sustainable environment ? Academy for working children: a program running classes for poor street and working children that have never attended school or are school-drop-outs ? Training center for Global Development: it offers similar training program as we have in Norway to Indian young people
35. General period (2-3 weeks) - conclusion report - presentations to fellow students at school - make lasting products Specific period (5-6 weeks) eg: - co teacher - activities with UFF - promotion center - and more
36. ECONOMY TO START THE PROGRAM Enrollment Fee ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ 3.000 NOK School Fee ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡. 30.000 NOK 3.000 NOK (food and accommodation) x 8 Months ? travel costs to Africa/India - 6.000 NOK Travel expenses to Norway (Lillehammer) Vaccinations Health insurance during your stay in Scandinavia
37. NO MONEY? NO PROBLEM! The PRE-COURSE 3 (or more) months, working in Sweden or Norway, in order to cover all the school fee Your Costs (if you join the pre-course) : Enrollment Fee 3.000 NOK Travel expenses to Norway Vaccinations Health insurance during your stay in Scandinavia