Description:
Volunteering in Moldova is a great way to make a positive contribution to the local community. What is more, if you teach English in Moldova you also gain a great insight in to everyday Moldovan life and culture. You become one of the locals as well as making lots of friends with other volunteers. You do not need any specific skills or qualifications to teach English in Moldova, just enthusiasm and a desire to help to those less fortunate than you.
Most of the schools were constructed in the Soviet era and appear similar to schools across the former Soviet empire. Facilities are basic with the main resources being a blackboard and a piece of chalk although increasingly schools have computers as well as video recorders.
The Volunteer Role:
Volunteers can teach English in elementary, secondary schools and in an English Language Center. In addition to classroom teaching, volunteers share resources, develop teaching materials with local teachers, and become involved in community and school-based projects. You are also able to teach French in the schools if you prefer.
Most volunteers work in a secondary school where students start to learn English at about ten years old. Your main focus as a volunteer is to teach conversational English. The local teachers will assist you with classroom preparation and lesson content. Moldovan students are enthusiastic to find out about life outside of Moldova as most haven't had the opportunity to travel. You will find yourself a popular addition to the local teaching staff.
There are typically thirty students in a class. Volunteers work mainly in language lessons although there maybe opportunities to help in other classes such as sports and music.
Highlights:
This program gives you the opportunity to get to know Moldova in a different way. You will meet fellow volunteers, work and live together with local people, experience the culture, the country, the religion and the friendly atmosphere.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
- No skills or experience are necessary to participate on this programme. You do not need to have any previous teaching experience nor do you need a TEFL qualification, it is your passion and enthusiasm that is most sought after.
- Project Age Limit is 18-45 years old.
Language:
English
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
Cost in US$: from USD 799.00.
Cost Includes: What's Included in the Program:
* Airport pick up
* Accommodation while on project
* Orientation
* Transport to and from project
* 24 hour emergency support line
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
childcare/children,
culture,
education,
English teaching,
primary education,
secondary education
and teaching
Age Range: 18-45 years old.
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to Moldova
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
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