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Speak English To Kindergarten Students As A Conversation Partner

  Austria
  • Vienna: 
    • Vienna

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year 'round

Description: Volunteer 25 hours each week in Vienna in exchange for free room and board. Conversation Partners are placed in Vienna at one of 22 kindergartens. Weekends are usually free for Conversation Partners to explore the area, local sites or travel.

The Need: Volunteer 25 hours a week helping kindergarten students with Conversational English. Participants may tutor in several kindergartens or stay in just one. Tutors will live with a family of one of the children who attends the kindergarten. Breakfast and dinner are provided by the host family. Lunch is on your own or taken at the Kindergarten.

Highlights: Benefits:

* Travel for less.
* You put in a few hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent traveling and experiencing the culture in depth.
* Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your resume by volunteering as a Conversation Partner. Job: "Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
* Exclusive materials written by GeoVisions staff will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new "students".
* Join our Facebook Fan page or our Facebook Conversation Corps Group and begin the conversation now. And when you come back, our Returnee network is a great place to share your experiences.

This is a high-energy and really fun position. GeoVisions provides the suggestions and helpful documents; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class! Find out first-hand how Austrians live and work day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities. Plus, the locals can show you landmarks and hidden gems.

Qualifications: Conversation Partner volunteers must be native English speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, and be in good health. Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one to three months.

Minimum Education: High School

Languages :
  • English
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    Cost in US$: Please visit our website for current prices.

    Cost Includes :
  • Food
  • Housing
  • In-country orientation/Training
  • In-country staff support
  • Medical insurance
  • Written materials pre-departure
    		•
    Cost Include Description:

    * Personalized Volunteer Placement at a kindergarten in the Vienna area, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
    * Your orientation by a local coordinator.
    * A comfortable, safe place to live in Austria, your own private room, lunch and dinner.
    * An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our partner's in-country staff in Austria.
    * Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
    * Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
    * Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
    * A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
    * Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
    * Premium membership at the esl-lounge.
    * Two-months membership at Pongo Resume.
    * The President's Volunteer Service Award including a lapel pen, letter from the President of The United States and certificate.

    Experience Required: no

    Volunteer Types :
  • education
  • English teaching
  • teaching
  • tutor
  • volunteering
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    Age Range: 18+

    This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

    Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Home-stays
    		•

    Participants Travel to Austria Independently

    Typically Participants Work Independently

    Application Process Involves:

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
    • Transcript

    Post-Program Services Include:

    • Alumni Network

    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

     



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