Description

The mission of WorldTeach is to give individuals the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to international education in developing nations. Summer teaching opportunities, long-term and semester-long opportunities are available. Summer positions are available in Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Namibia, Poland and South Africa teaching English, studying the language and engaging in cross-cultural activities. Long-term positions (10-11 months) are available teaching English and other subjects in American Samoa, Chile, Namibia, Guyana, China, Kenya, Rwanda, Thailand, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Columbia.

Qualifications

For the summer programs, volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and fluent in English. For the year-long programs, volunteers must have a bachelor's degree and be a native English speaker.

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

Depends on the program

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• International travel
• Language instruction
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Several WorldTeach programs are now partially or completely supported by the host countries. However, the schools that most need educators cannot afford to cover all of the costs associated with training, travel, insurance, and other expenses related to placing a teacher overseas. Because WorldTeach receives no income from government grants or an endowment, we ask each volunteer to contribute or fundraise the cost of their placement and training in these countries, while the host community provides housing and a small stipend to support you during your service.

By requesting that volunteers help fund their service overseas, WorldTeach is able to provide volunteer educators to countries that would not otherwise be able to afford qualified teachers. All WorldTeach volunteers are provided with a fundraising guide and access to alumni with fundraising experience to help them raise money to meet these costs. The majority of our volunteers end up fundraising at least some portion of their program cost.

Salary/Pay

Room and board for all volunteers & year-long volunteers also receive a living stipend from the institution where they are teaching.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Volunteers must be 18 for summer programs, and have a BA degree for year-long programs

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

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