Teach English in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Pacific Islands with WorldTeach

December 10th, 2008 | Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Kenya, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization which provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach is based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University and has been training, placing, and supporting volunteers in developing countries since 1986.

We currently offer year-long, summer, and six-month programs in locations throughout the world.

Year-long programs: American Samoa, Bangladesh, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Kenya, Namibia, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Rwanda and Thailand.

Semester-long programs: Chile Ministry Semester.

Summer Programs: Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Namibia, Poland and South Africa.

Most volunteers teach English and in some countries, volunteers may also teach math, science, computer skills and HIV/AIDS awareness. Volunteers work as full-time teachers in their placement countries, as employees of their host schools or sponsoring institutions. Most volunteers live with a host family or on the school campus, and participate fully in the life of their host communities.

Details/Qualifications:

For year-long programs, volunteers must have a BA/BS degree. For summer programs, volunteers must be 18 years of age. Volunteers must be speakers of English at the level of native proficiency and should demonstrate a commitment to international development, teaching, public service and cultural understanding.

Cost:

For most programs, volunteers must pay a program fee which covers: international round-trip airfare, pre-departure information and preparation, in-country orientation, 24-hr field support, health insurance, room and board and a living stipend for year-long programs.

To apply:

Admission to WorldTeach programs is rolling. To apply, send an application form, three essays, a resume, transcript (for year-long programs only) and two professional or academic references. Interview required for year-long programs only. Download an application from www.worldteach.org/apply.

Contact Info:

WorldTeach

Center for International Development, Harvard University

79 John F. Kennedy Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 495-5527

(800) 483-2240