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Volunteer Teachers in Developing Countries

Location: Bangladesh; Bulgaria; Chile; China; Costa Rica; Ecuador; Guyana; Kenya; Namibia; Poland; Rwanda; Thailand

Program Duration: 5-8 weeks, 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months

Dates: inquire for specific dates

WorldTeach

http://www.worldteach.org

One Brattle Square Suite 550 Cambridge, MA 02138 United States

Call Us

Phone: 617-495-5527

Fax: 617-495-1599

Download the Application Form
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 Include Description:

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.

Credit Available

no

Salary/Pay
Room and board for all volunteers & year-long volunteers also receive a living stipend from the institution where they are teaching.
Volunteer Types
  • Adult Education
  • AIDS
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Health Education
  • Primary Education
  • Public Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Teaching
  • Youth
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

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 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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