Description

Make a lasting difference through volunteering during this once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Austria, immerse yourself into the local community, and experience the culture firsthand. GeoVisions' Conversation Corps provides native English speakers a chance to live with an Austrian family and teach them conversational English. This opportunity will be an amazing adventure of living in your teaching environment and being completely immersed in the fascinating culture of Austria. This position is incredibly unique and requires a lot of energy and dedication to working with the family and coming up with creative ways to help teach them English. We provide the materials and you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation!

This is a great program for people who want to experience life in Austria and the Austrian culture in-depth. The program has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their amazing country, culture and cuisine.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:
* Teaching the host family English up to 15 hours a week Monday to Friday.
* Come up with creative, fun and informative lesson plans.
* Keep your room tidy and clean.
* Respect host family's rules and habits.
* Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
* Helping children with their English homework.
* Play games in English with the children.
* Create and teach educational games and activities.

Highlights

* Personalized Volunteer Placement with a host family through our Partner in Austria, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
* Your orientation by a local coordinator.
* A comfortable, safe place to live in Austria, your own private room, all of your meals, and transportation from the airport to your host family.
* An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Austria.
* In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
* Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
* Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
* Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
* A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
* Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
* Premium membership at the esl-lounge.
* Two-months membership at Pongo Resume.
* The President's Volunteer Service Award including a lapel pen, letter from the President of The United States and certificate.

Qualifications

Participants will instruct their host families in English and must be native speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, be of good character, in good health and be polite and respectful to the family's rules and habits.

Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one to three months. Participants must devote up to 15 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, for lessons and conversation.

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit the GeoVisions website for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• English Teaching
• Teaching

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001