Description

Teach at a boarding school for grades K- 11 for children struck by the Turkish earthquake. This co-educational school opened in 1998 and serves mostly Turkish children, but also enrolls a substantial number of international students of other nationalities. Duties include assisting teachers, teaching English, tutoring students, helping with club activities, and providing a bridge to the West for the students while encouraging them to use English as much as possible. There are also opportunities to coach, teach theater arts, or other specialties.

Highlights

There is the opportunity to learn Turkish!
This opportunity is part of LEAPNOW's Supported Internship program - Check out our website for more details!

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,400

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Living stipend
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Salary/Pay

In exchange for work, the school provides free room and board plus a monthly stipend.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded

1993