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Volunteer: Teach in Chile -- Year-long/Semester Chile Ministry Volunteer Opportunity

Organization: WorldTeach
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 04-3136110 		Volunteer Request Info
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WorldTeach works closely with Ministries of Education worldwide in a number of its country programs. The WorldTeach Chile Ministry program partnership with Inglés Abre Puertas is a variation on the typical WorldTeach program model, given that the. . . Learn more

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Dates/Costs:   15 Jul 2010   to   15 Dec 2010:    $2,690
15 Mar 2010   to   15 Dec 2010:    $3,190
Flexible dates available. Duration: 5 to 9 months
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Education
Type of NGO:   Independent

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Description

WorldTeach works closely with Ministries of Education worldwide in a number of its country programs. The WorldTeach Chile Ministry program partnership with Inglés Abre Puertas is a variation on the typical WorldTeach program model, given that the Chilean Ministry of Education is highly involved in the overall administration and management of this program.

As a volunteer, you will be teaching English to public and semi-public school students. While most placements will involve teaching students in grades five through twelve, it is possible that some volunteers may teach younger students as well, especially in more rural placements. English language skills will greatly increase their opportunities for success in their future careers. While participating in the life of your community and teaching site, you will gain insight into Chile's culture, economy, and history.
 
Cost Details
The US$3,990 (semester) or US$4,190 (year) cost of the program covers pre-departure information and materials, round-trip international airfare from a designated U.S. departure city (likely Miami), supplemental overseas health and emergency evacuation insurance, supplemental in-country WorldTeach field staff support, and after-service support. Stipends are provided during the months of teaching, with room and board provided throughout your term of service. The volunteer stipend is approximately US$150-170 for every month they teach. The stipend is not a salary, and is intended to help volunteers meet basic daily living costs at the local standard of living.
 
 
Language Needed
English (fluent)
Spanish -- proficient
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
* Native English speaker or equivalent
* Hold an undergraduate degree
* Be aged between 21 and 50 years old (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis)
* Have experience teaching or working with children and a genuine interest in assisting English teaching
* Basic Spanish proficiency and/or be willing to complete a Ministry of Education-provided online Spanish course prior to departure
* Be mentally and physically capable of teaching children
* Have experience living or traveling in another country, preferably in the developing world
* Have an interest in Chilean culture and living in a developing country
* Be highly committed, responsible and flexible, and possess a spirit of public service
 
Detailed Location Information
Volunteers will be placed throughout Chile's Valaparaiso (V) Region.

Within these regions, volunteers will most likely be working in small to medium-sized cities. Inglés Abre Puertas will match volunteers to teaching sites according to the needs of the schools and the experience and interests of the volunteers. Volunteers will live with host families selected by the Ministry of Education, relatively near their school campuses. Host families provide an important entry into the community and a unique cultural learning opportunity. Host families will be compensated monthly by the Inglés Abre Puertas program, to cover the costs they incur supporting a volunteer in their home.

About WorldTeach

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. Learn More

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