Volunteer to Teach English in China

  China

• Other Cities in China: 
Mianyang

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please see our website for upcoming start dates

Description: Volunteering in the Si Chuan Province, west China; in the second largest city of Mian Yang, gives volunteers the opportunity to teach in a range of schools from kindergarten to high schools. The main aim of this project is to help local students improve their spoken English and teach them a little about western culture. Be prepared to be an object of interest what ever the situation. Foreigners are very rare in the area so the students and the teachers will want to know everything about you from how you talk to what you do in your spare time.

In 2008 the Si Chuan province was struck by a major earthquake leaving 90,000 dead and many thousands more injured and homeless. A number of schools were also destroyed and a secondary aim of this project is to help the area's students regain confidence and enjoy learning again.

What Difference Does This Project Make?

The education system in Mian Yang has comparatively recently introduced teaching English and western culture, as this is a new subject both the teachers and students are often unfamiliar with what is being taught. This project also aims to introduce a new teaching style to help engage the students. Volunteers will be teaching in different educations sectors in schools around the city, they will be helping students improve their spoken English through playing games, singing, reading western stories and organising performances by the students. This style of teaching is different to the local style and students have found the lessons arranged by the volunteers a more interesting way to learn meaning they try harder in those lessons. Volunteers will be helping to improve the teachers' English grammar and punctuation as well as helping with ideas on how to make lessons more interesting.

Highlights:
* Explore the unique Chinese culture in the Si Chuan Province
* Help teach students English
* Broaden local Chinese minds and help them to understand more about western culture
* Bring western teaching ideas to Chinese schools
* Improve the level of trust between China and the west
* Learn Mandarin and Si Chuan dialect
* Enjoy delicious Si Chuan cuisine
* See how Chinese people live everyday and get involved
* Visit Giant Pandas in your spare time
* Learn more about yourself and improve your confidence
* Help out with local children affected by the recent earthquake

Cost in US$: Please see the GVI website for cost details.

Salary / Pay: Voluntary Position

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-65 years

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to China in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998