Description

There is a huge demand for English teachers in Vietnam, as most young people are very keen to learn English. In a developing country like Vietnam, learning English can create great opportunities and improve the job prospects of many young people. Few Vietnamese school children have the opportunity to learn from a native English speaker, and to develop areas of English that are not covered in their school syllabus, such as conversational English

Highlights

Alpine Viet Volunteer Network currently has volunteer opportunities available through almost Northern provinces in Vietnam. Volunteers have the chance to help care for children in orphanages, caring centers, Build homes for underprivileged communities, or teach English in primary school in Hanoi & summer teaching program...

Qualifications

What kind of skills you need to go on this type of project:

Volunteers at this project should have a genuine love of children and young people, and an interest in education. Although you do not require any special skills, any experience working with children or young people would be valuable. You will need to be confident, well-organized, creative and resourceful.

Your role as a volunteer:

Your role will be as assistant teacher, although as you gain confidence and experience there may be the opportunity to lead classes. The main teacher will focus on the tuition of grammar, while you will be expected to practice conversational English with the children. English textbooks issued by the Ministry of Education will be provided, but you must be prepared to teach English through a variety of methods, including drama, debates, games and songs. There may be the opportunity to teach other subjects, such as IT. You may also be required to help develop English teaching resources or improve the language skills of the permanent English teachers.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

310

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

* Documents for your Vietnam 03 months working visa
* Working papers
* Orientation at the beginning
* Basic Vietnamese Lessons
* Transfer to the project at the first days of work
* 24 hours services from local coordinators staffs)
* Accommodation at the local Host family (including meals)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• English Teaching

Typical Volunteer

In Vietnam, volunteers work at a range of government-run and private schools, located in different areas. The schools are generally large, with over 1000 pupils, and there may be more than 40 pupils in each class. Most just offer Primary school education, while others cater for Primary, Secondary and High school students. The schools are mixed gender and you could be teaching children aged between 6 and 18, depending on which school you are allocated to. Levels of English amongst the younger students are fairly low, but they are enthusiastic learners. Some of the High School students have a good level of English, but they are often shy about speaking and need encouragement to practice conversation

Age Range

from 18 to 40

This Program is open to

American, Australian and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 working days

Alpine Vietnam 's Mission Statement

Our core purpose is to enrich peoples lives by creating unique, interactive travel experiences.

Year Founded

2006