Description

Volunteer teachers work 4-6 hours a day in a Georgian public school and are placed with a Georgian teacher as an English-language teaching assistant. The schools are equipped with all of the materials teachers need to perform their duties. Most schools are equipped with computers and internet access.

Highlights

* A free flight to Georgia, an additional flight and three weeks vacation during Christmas (for 12-month contracts), full room and board, medical insurance within Georgia, orientation and training in Tbilisi with other volunteers upon arrival, and a USD 500 Lari (approximately USD 300) monthly stipend.
* There is no program fee for this program. Optional travel insurance can be purchased through Greenheart Travel.
* A great opportunity to make a real difference by teaching vital skills to children in this former Soviet republic.
* A TEFL Certificate course is offered through Greenheart Travel at a discount for those who are interested in earning a TEFL certification prior to departure for Georgia.
* Visa assistance is provided to volunteers by the Ministry of Education upon arrival.
* Minimum age is 20. There is no maximum age limit to apply for this program. (Adventurous retirees are encouraged to apply!)
* Ideal for those who considered the Peace Corps, but not willing or able to make a two- year commitment, or looking for a more flexible program with more time off to travel.
* Minimum qualifications are an Associate's degree, citizenship of an English-speaking country, and must be a native English speaker.

Qualifications

- Native English speaker
- Associates degree in any field
- Minimum age is 20. No maximum age. Adventurous retirees are encouraged to apply!
- Citizenship in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand.

Minimum Education

Associates

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

USD 500 Lari (approximately USD 300) plus free room and board and free flight

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

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

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement

Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.

Year Founded

1985