Description

The English Opens Doors Program is supported by the Chilean Ministry of Education and the United Nations Development Programme - Chile. The Program works to improve English-language education throughout the Chilean public school system by providing teacher training, instructional materials, language competitions, English immersion camps, and study abroad scholarships for university students.

The National Volunteer Center recruits native English speakers to come to Chile and work as teaching assistants in Chilean classrooms. Volunteers teach and encourage the study of English while living with Chilean host families and interacting with members of the local community. Since 2004, 1,294 volunteers have participated in the National Volunteer Centers full-time volunteer service initiatives.

Volunteers participating in the English Opens Doors Program receive the following:
- home-stay and meals with a Chilean family
- health insurance coverage within Chile
- orientation including TEFL training
- E-learning Spanish course
- participation bonus of 60,000CLP for each month of completed service.

The Program does not charge volunteers a fee for participation.

We are currently looking for qualified individuals who might be interested in coming to Chile to participate in one of our Volunteer Service Initiatives in 2012.

Feel free to contact us should you have any questions. We sincerely appreciate your time, consideration, and support.

Volunteer Service Initiatives for 2012!

Spanish in Chile + VS1 January 5- November 30
(Application deadline of November 14)

Volunteer Service 1 (VS1) February 27-November 30
(Application deadline of January 16)

Volunteer Service 2 (VS2) March 12-July 27/November 30
(Application deadline of January 30)

Volunteer Service 3 (VS3) March 26-July 27/November 30
(Application deadline of February 13)

Volunteer Service 4 (VS4) April 10-November 30
(Application deadline of March 5)

Volunteer Service 5 (VS5) July 23-November 30
(Application deadline of May 28)

Highlights

* A program completion bonus of CLP 60,000 per month served.

* Accommodations and meals with a host family.

* Pre-departure information and support.

* Airport transfers to designated accommodations upon arrival for volunteers who arrive on official program start dates.

* Assistance obtaining a Temporary Residence Visa and Chilean I.D. card.

* Round-trip transportation from Santiago to the regional placement site.

* Program certification by the Chilean Ministry of Education.

Qualifications

Volunteers must:
* Be Native or Near Native English speaker.
* Have a 4 year degree with an accredited university
* Have experience teaching or working with children and a genuine interest in assisting English teaching. TESOL certification is a plus
* 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 or local island culture and living in a developing country
* Be highly committed, responsible and flexible

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

This is a fee-free program. NO cost.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Living stipend
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

There are no program fees for participation.

Salary/Pay

The program provides the following: home-stay with a Chilean family, meals, a participation bonus of 60,000CLP for each month of completed service, TEFL training, health insurance, and access to an online Spanish course.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteer Types

Age Range

21-35

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

One Week

English Opens Doors Volunteer Program's Mission Statement

The English Opens Doors Volunteer Program was developed by the Chilean Ministry of Education in conjunction with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to provide new opportunities for both students and teachers to practice English with native English speakers. The English Opens Doors Volunteer Program provides increased on-site school support to improve English learning in elementary and high schools by assigning foreign English-speaking volunteers to work as English language assistants in different schools throughout Chile.

Year Founded

2004