Description

Help change the lives of children and teens through your comprehensive time volunteering abroad in Yantai, China. No other cultural volunteer program allows you the flexibility to explore your host country and make a lasting difference in the lives of others while providing you a fun and rewarding experience than the GeoVisions Volunteer to teach English program in Yantai. Assist Chinese teachers instructing English to children ranging all different ages. The age group for the kindergarten classes is 5 years and below, the age group for the primary school is from 6 to 12 years old, and 13 to 15 for the junior high schools and 16 to 18 years old for the senior high school students.

Volunteers will be mainly teaching conversational English in class by choosing their own topics. They may paint pictures and cartoons, do art projects and play sport games. Volunteers may also sing songs in English, study western culture, traditions, customs and discuss any simple topics.

There will be one Chinese teacher sent to each class help the volunteer teachers as they teach. Expect the average class size to be about 50 students. In addition to teaching English language, you may also choose to teach science, arts, sports, music in class or outdoors.

A teaching assignment for volunteers can be from Monday to Friday, and most of the classes take place in the morning. A few classes may take place in the afternoon. Volunteers are free in the evening and weekends. The teaching loads vary from school to school. The average teaching hours are about 2 to 4 hours per day. Teaching hours vary from school to school, and it could be from 12 hours to 20 hours per week depending upon location of the school and number of students in each school.

Highlights

Volunteers may choose to learn Taichi, Wushu, Chinese painting, music and medicine in their spare time. There is a small fee for each item for private tutoring service--normally about RMB50 per hour (about USD 7/hour).

Volunteers may also choose to do local hiking and excursions during their free time, and there are many local places to visit such as Penglai Pavilion, Nanshan Grand Buddha, Mou's Manor, Kunyu Daoist Mountains and Horsing Raising Island, Tashan Park, and Yantai Hill Park.

Qualifications

* A native speaker of English from Australia, Canada, UK, US, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore and Europe.
* 17+ years old at the age of application.
* Healthy and has no physical problem.
* Enthusiastic and committed.
* No formal teaching qualifications required, but you do need a spirit of adventure and a sense of humor!
* No special skills or experience is required.
* No teaching experience required.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

What is included in your fee:
* Registration and personal enrollment assistance, in-depth pre-departure materials, and ongoing support.
* On-campus private accommodation that is a safe and comfortable place to live with all the basic amenities.
* Three meals per day in the school cafeteria.
* Airport pick-up and and a special welcome dinner.
* Orientation upon arrival with professional staff who also provides supervision, emergency contact and guidance throughout your stay.
* The most comprehensive medical and accident insurance of its kind.
* Program supervision and emergency service.
* Guaranteed school placement.
* Cultural activities are available during your entire stay.
* A 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S. for you to use or your friends/family.
* Return back to the airport after the completion of the program.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• English Teaching

Typical Volunteer

All volunteers on this program must be 17 years old or older. Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs. All interested participants must complete a GeoVisions application.

Age Range

17+

This Program is open to

American and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

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

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