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 based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand.

Year Founded

1986