Description

Can is a town with 30,000 inhabitants and is famous for its ceramic factory. The English language teachers of the 2 different high schools in the town are willing their pupils of 14-17 age group to practice English by close contacts with foreigners.

The project participants will be practising English with the teenagers. Each volunteer will deal with a group of 15 pupils in turn, each day & session.

Can is in the northwest of Turkey and not very far from Troy. Nearest city is Canakkale.

Qualifications

Volunteers don't need to be native speakers but must have a good level of English and must be keen on speaking and teaching.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Education
• English Teaching
• Teaching
• Tutor
• Youth

Typical Volunteer

motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit

Age Range

20 and over

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.