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Become an English Conversation Volunteer Abroad (ECVA)

Location: Argentina; Brazil; China; Costa Rica; Ecuador; France; Ghana; Greece; Guatemala; India; Italy; Japan; Peru; Poland; Romania; Russia; Slovakia; Spain; Taiwan; Thailand; Turkey

Length of Position: One Month

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Available all year

Cultural Homestay International

http://www.chinet.org/wta/

104 Butterfield Rd. San Anselmo, California 94960 United States

Call Us

Phone: 800-395-2726 or
707-824-1637

Fax: 707-824-1675

Download the Application Form
Description

Experience the culture of a foreign country with a 1-to-3-month stay as an English Conversation Volunteer Abroad (ECV). We are looking to place ECV's around the world. Inquire and we will match you up. There is no specific deadline for applying.

ECV's are placed with a host family and spend up to 15 hours per week practicing English conversation skills with their hosts. Placements typically take from 1-3 months, and full room and board is included in the program fee.

Qualifications

- Must be 20 years of age or above and with a high school diploma
- Native English speaker; no second language required
- No certificate required.

Minimum Education

Associates

Languages
  • English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching
  • English

Cost in US$:

pricing ranges from 699-1699 for a one month placement (depending on location)

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

Salary/Pay
Volunteer position
Volunteer Types
  • Adult Education
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Secondary Education
  • Teaching
  • Tourism
  • Tutor
  • Volunteering
Typical Volunteer
Volunteers must be at least 20 years old and have interest in experiencing another culture.
Age Range
20+
This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Written Application
Cultural Homestay International's Mission Statement

Cultural Homestay International (CHI) is a non-profit public benefit organization founded in 1980 to promote international understanding, friendship, and goodwill through cultural homestays. We believe that the best way to eliminate fear and prejudice among nations is to experience directly the cultures, languages, and customs of the peoples by living with them.

Year Founded

1980

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