Description

Volunteer abroad in China. Teach English to University students in Beijing. Volunteers assist is an elective course open to students hoping to improve their speaking skills through discussion based interactions with fluent English speakers. In the past, the participants in this course have mostly been women. The goal for the course is to inspire confidence in the students' spoken English, motivate the students to use their English skills and open the students' eyes to opportunities available throughout the English speaking world. It's an excellent opportunity to gain experience teaching conversational English without committing to a year long contract. Typically volunteers commit to one to four months.

Highlights

Volunteers teach conversational English classes focused on improving speaking and listening skills. The flexibility of this program allows participants to explore topics such as fads, pop culture, current events, fashion, music and entertainment with Chinese College students.

Housing for the duration of the program is included in the program fee.

Volunteers have the opportunity to meet local university students and explore Beijing, one of China's most exciting cities.

Qualifications

No qualifications required.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

695

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Before participants leave for China, they receive advice from International Volunteers expert staff.
* Participants are met at the airport upon their arrival in Beijing.
* Housing is provided on the university campus -a great way to meet people and make the most of all Beijing has to offer. Housing is included in the USD 695 program fee.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

There is no typical international volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic and inquisitive.

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

International Volunteers's Mission Statement

International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.

Year Founded

2001