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Teach English Abroad with Global Volunteers

Location: China: Xi'an; Ghana: Rural Areas; Mexico: Dolores Hidalgo, Queretaro, Rural Areas; Tanzania: Iringa, Rural Areas

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: year-round

Global Volunteers

http://www.globalvolunteers.org

375 E. Little Canada Rd. St. Paul, MN 55117 United States

Call Us

Phone: 800-487-1074

Fax: 651-482-0915

Description

Travel the world as an English teaching volunteer! While formal English language training is provided by classroom teachers at every work site, the volunteers work as resources in the classroom - helping with pronunciation, preparing for skills tests, assisting with homework, and the like. Some teams also have the opportunity to work in small groups with adults who are hoping to improve their English skills to develop or advance their careers. In addition to assisting in the classroom, volunteers may participate on field trips, conduct "role-play" exercises, coordinate skits (in English!) and the like. It's a fun, productive volunteer experience whether for one, two or three weeks. Tax-deductible service program fees range from USD 1,295 - USD 2,595. Discounts are available.

Highlights

Many communities in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America ask Global Volunteers to assist with English-language development projects. Often teaching is done through simple conversation along with a local teacher or at intensive summer camps where lessons take place in a variety of non-traditional settings. No teaching experience is required. In addition, you're needed to teach a variety of subjects by simply sharing experiences on the job, at school or hobbies. Teaching opportunities with students of all ages are available for science, art, computers, secretarial skills, agriculture, drafting and auto repair. In all cases, no teaching experience is required. These are great family opportunities!

Qualifications

You must be a native English speaker, but you are not required to have previous teaching experience. If you have energy, an open mind, and are willing to serve as part of a team and take direction from local leaders, you will make a positive contribution to a volunteer English teaching program in Europe, Asia, Africa or Latin America.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

1,295 - 2,395 - discounts available.

Cost Include Description:

These fees support the on-going development work of our hosts, and also cover your meals, lodging, transportation to and from the work site, project expenses, administrative costs, and the services of a trained team leader. The service program fee does not cover free-time expenses, or your airfare or other travel to the host country. All fees, including airfare, are tax-deductible for U.S. tax-payers.

Credit Available

no

Salary/Pay
Volunteers pay a tax-deductible fee that covers food, lodging, ground transportation, team leader services and project expenses. Airfare is extra.
Volunteer Types
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Public Education
  • Teaching
  • Tutor
  • Primary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
Our volunteers are culturally curious and open-minded people looking to contribute to a community development project and to improve their understanding of different ways of life, and the social struggles in developing communities. They are all ages, from various ethnic backgrounds, and of all different professions, such as educators, students, laborers, medical professionals, full-time parents, computer professionals, artists, lawyers and the like.
Age Range
all adults; minors traveling with parent
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
12 hours
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Global Volunteers's Mission Statement

Global Volunteers is a private, non-profit (501C-3) tax-exempt organization in consultative status with the United Nations working at the invitation and under the direction of local leaders to deliver the 12 Essential Services to partner communities worldwide. We engage short-term volunteers on long-term development projects to create, nurture and sustain the wellbeing of the world's children - so they can realize the full promise of their human potential. Each year, we mobilize up to 300 teams of volunteers to work alongside local people on work projects central to their advancement. We also raise funds to support our international and domestic partners and to provide sponsorships for educational, social and medical assistance.

Year Founded

1984

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