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Summer Volunteer Teacher in Poland

Poland
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Location
Poland: Krakow

Length of Position
2 months

Typical Duration of Program
9-12 weeks

Dates
late June- late August

  • Description

    The WorldTeach Poland program offers you the unique opportunity to have an unforgettable summer experience of educational exchange and cultural immersion in communities that uphold hospitality as a core value. WorldTeach Poland volunteers will spend the summer in rural areas surrounding small cities teaching English in the "Wakacje z angielskim" (or "Vacation with English") summer program.

    Class size will vary between 10 and 15 students. Most students are in high school, but occasionally some middle and elementary school students attend. Volunteers will be responsible for teaching conversational English, basic grammar and some lessons on American culture. Classes are open to the entire community, allowing students with a wide range of pre-existing English skills to participate. Through the support of WorldTeach volunteers, students have the opportunity to improve their understanding of American culture and to engage in community projects.

  • Highlights

    Outside of the classroom, volunteers will have many opportunities to experience both traditional and modern Polish life. Trips to major cultural sites in the region and celebrations with host communities supplement the program, particularly during the orientation, mid-service, and end-of-service conferences when the group convenes.

  • Qualifications

    * English language fluency
    * Teaching or volunteer experience
    * Demonstrated commitment to service and international development
    * Flexibility and an open mind
    * Willingness to live with a host family
    * Ability to work independently
    * Interest in teaching, community participation, and development are encouraged.

  • Languages

    • English

  • Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    3,990

  • Program Fees Include:

    Cost includes roundtrip international airfare from US departure city to site in Poland and back, health and emergency insurance while in-country, one week in-country orientation offering an introduction to ESL training, Polish language, health, safety and culture, transportation, meals and housing during orientation and term of service, and in-service conferences in other parts of Poland.

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Education
    • English Teaching
    • Secondary Education
    • Teaching
  • Age Range

    Minimum 18

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Home-stays

  • Participants Travel

    in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently

  • Application Process Involves

    • Written Application
    • Resume
    • Letters of Reference
    • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    1-2 weeks

  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
    • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • WorldTeach's Mission Statement

    WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries.

  • Year Founded

    1986

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