Description:
Make a lasting difference through volunteering during this once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Istanbul and immerse yourself into the beautiful country while experiencing the culture firsthand. GeoVisions' Conversation Corps provides native English speakers a chance to live with a Turkish family and teach them conversational English. This opportunity will be an amazing adventure of living in your teaching environment and being completely immersed in the fascinating culture of Turkey. This position is incredibly unique and requires a lot of energy and dedication to working with the family and coming up with creative ways to help teach them English. We provide the materials and you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation!
This is also a great program for people who want to experience life in Turkey and the Turkish culture in-depth. The program has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their country, culture and cuisine.
Conversation Corps volunteers receive instruction on how to teach English, with specific activities for teaching English in a home to a family. GeoVisions includes an orientation in Istanbul. Transportation to the host family is also included.
Duties and responsibilities include:
* Teaching the host family English for at least 15 hours a week Monday to Friday
* Come up with creative, fun and informative lesson plans
* Keep your room tidy and clean
* Respect host family's rules and habits
* Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money)
* Helping children with their English homework
* Play games in English with the children
* Create and teach educational games and activities
All GeoVisions programs include accommodation. Most include meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation.
Highlights:
Istanbul is an amazing city. With Asia on one side of the Bosphorus River and Euope on the other, you will literally be living at the crossroads of civilization. Istanbul is also a city with a diverse and rich history including a multitude of Roman, Islamic, and Medieval heritage sites. There are just over 2600 Mosques in Istanbul along with 300 churches and 20 Synagogues.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Participants will instruct their host families in English and must be native speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, be in good health and abide by the family's rules and habits. Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one to three months. Participants must devote up to 15 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, for lessons and conversation.
Language:
English
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
Cost in US$: Please visit our website for current pricing.
Cost Includes:
Emergency evacuation services,
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Medical insurance,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Registration fees,
Written materials abroad
and Written materials pre-departure
GeoVisions programs include accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation.
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
adult education,
English teaching,
teaching,
tutor
and youth
Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and South African
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Home-stays
Participants Travel to Turkey
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.
Year Founded: 2001