Description:
Interns have the opportunity to work in any of six schools on tiny Micronesian islands of the Woleai Atolls; the largest need is with primary and secondary school children. High school subjects that most need support are English, Math and Science. An intern might be a teachers assistant or teach by themselves, depending on what the school's current needs are.
Highlights:
This opportunity is part of LEAPNOW's Supported Internship program - Check out our website for more details!
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Mature, flexible, open minded, easy going, and sensitive to native customs and traditions.
*Any intern would have to be super-careful of native customs and very, very sensitive to the requirements of a very traditional community. The cultural difference is profound, and this internship requires a great degree of flexibility: up to 4 days on a boat to get to the island school may be required.
Intern Types:
Education,
Humanities,
Interdisciplinary
and Mathematics
Language:
English
Cost in US$: 1,400
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Registration fees
and Written materials pre-departure
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
childcare/children,
community centers,
culture,
curriculum planning,
education,
English teaching,
indigenous issues,
popular education,
primary education,
public education,
teaching,
technical assistance,
tutor,
volunteering
and youth
Typical Volunteer: Typically our volunteers are gap year students aged 17-25. Volunteers placed by our organization are eager, outgoing, take initiative and are dedicated to international and local service work.
Age Range: 17-35
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Home-stays
Participants Travel to Micronesia
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Phone 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