Conversation Partner in Ghana

Location: Ghana

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Dates: Year 'round

http://www.geovisions.org

63 Whitfield Street On The Historic Guilford Green Guilford, CT 06437 United States

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Phone: 203-453-5838

Fax: 203-738-1024

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Description

GeoVisions' Conversation Partner in Ghana offer you a unique cultural volunteering experience that combines tutoring in a local school with the free time and flexibility you want to explore and experience the country in depth. Volunteer 25 hours each week in exchange for free room and board. Conversation Partners tutor groups of 3 to 15 people per class and may have up to 3 classes for each tutor. Don't worry; a comprehensive overnight orientation about Ghana is also included so you will feel more than comfortable about your travel and volunteering experience.

The Need: Volunteer 25 hours a week helping artisans, drivers, blue collar workers, traders and market women, farmers, etc with basic Conversational English in Accra and Environs. Tutors will live with local host families so you can be fully immersed in this incredible culture! Breakfast and dinner is provided.

Duties and responsibilities include:
* Sharing your language with the working adults for at least 25 hours a week on a schedule agreed to with your host institution.
* Using GeoVisions' Bag of Tricks, provide creative, fun and informative conversation sessions.
* Do not be late to tutor your group.
* Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).

Highlights

Benefits:
* Travel for less.
* You put in a few hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent traveling and experiencing the culture in depth.
* Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your resume by volunteering as a Conversation Partner. Job: "Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
* Exclusive materials written by GeoVisions staff will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new "students".
* Join our Facebook Fan page or our Facebook Conversation Corps Group and begin the conversation now. And when you come back, our Returnee network is a great place to share your experiences.
* This is a high-energy and really fun position. GeoVisions provides the suggestions and helpful documents; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class! Find out first-hand how people in Ghana live and work day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities. Plus, the locals can show you landmarks and hidden gems.

Conversation Partner volunteers must be native English speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, and be in good health. Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one to three months.

Qualifications

Conversation Partner volunteers must be native English speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, and be in good health. Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one to three months.

Languages
  • English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching
  • English

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for current pricing.

Cost Include Description:

* Personalized Volunteer Placement with a group, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
* Your overnight orientation that includes local language training, discussions about Ghana and it's political history, social structure, etc, African music and dance lesson, health and safety discussions, etc.
* A comfortable, safe place to live in Ghana, your own private room, and meals.
* An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our partner's in-country staff in Ghana.
* Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
* Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
* Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
* A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
* Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
* Premium membership at the ESL-lounge.
* Two-months membership at Pongo Resume.
* The President's Volunteer Service Award including a lapel pen, letter from the President of The United States and certificate.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

    Conversation Partner volunteers must be native English speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, and be in good health.
Volunteer Types
  • community development
  • English teaching
  • volunteering
Age Range
21+
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Ghana

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001

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