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Volunteer: Teach in Poland -- Summer Volunteer Opportunity

Organization: WorldTeach
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 04-3136110
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Quick Facts

The WorldTeach Poland program offers you the opportunity to have an unforgettable summer experience of educational exchange and cultural immersion in communities that uphold hospitality as a core value. As a volunteer, you will mainly teach. . . Learn more

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Dates/Costs:   15 Jun 2011   to   15 Aug 2011:    $3,990
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Education
Type of NGO:   Independent

Full Description

Description

The WorldTeach Poland program offers you the opportunity to have an unforgettable summer experience of educational exchange and cultural immersion in communities that uphold hospitality as a core value.

As a volunteer, you will mainly teach high-school students at your placement site, though some middle-school and elementary-school students will also participate. Volunteers will be responsible for teaching conversational English, basic grammar, and some lessons on American culture. All volunteers will have internet access, and most will also have computer labs to use for instruction. Classes are open to the entire community, allowing students with a wide range of pre-existing English skills to participate.

In addition to their teaching responsibilities, volunteers are also encouraged to actively participate in community life and engage in additional activities or projects of interest. Outside of the classroom, volunteers will have many opportunities to experience Polish life.

 
Cost Details
This includes pre-departure information and preparation, roundtrip international airfare from a designated US departure city (most likely Boston or New York City), one week in-country orientation, meals and housing during orientation and term of service, in-country transportation, 24-hour in-country field support, and some weekend excursions to other parts of Poland.
 
 
Language Needed
English (fluent)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
WorldTeach summer programs are open to qualified individuals over the age of 18 (including undergraduates) who are looking for a meaningful, short-term volunteer teaching experience. English language fluency is required. Prior teaching experience is helpful but not required. Interest in teaching, community participation, and development is encouraged. Successful volunteers will be flexible, mature, resourceful, and have a genuine interest in living and teaching in Poland.
 
Detailed Location Information
Once orientation is complete, the host families will meet the volunteers and transport them to the placement locations.

Most families decide to host a volunteer because they are pleased to have a native English teacher in their community and because they are interested in the cross-cultural exchange that will take place while you are a guest in their home. Very often they will be families with children who might benefit from having a native English speaker giving them some extra lessons.

Poland is the largest country in Central Europe, and is situated on the eastern frontier of the newly enlarged European Union. The country lies along the Baltic Sea.

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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