Jordan
Volunteer up to 20 hours each week as a Conversation Partner in Jordan in exchange for free room and board. Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by travelling around Jordan. Conversation Partners will be placed in the Amman area.
This is a high-energy and really fun position. We provide the materials; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class! Find out first-hand how Jordanians 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.
Overview
The Need
Volunteer up to 20 hours a week tutoring college students in conversational English and help ease their "culture shock" as they prepare to travel to the U.S. on the Work and Travel program. These students will be visiting the US for a few months. Talk to them about Western and American culture, what to expect when they travel to the west, how to organise themselves, book a train, bus, hotels, etc. You act as a "cultural ambassador" for the students in Jordan.
Benefits
- Travel for less.
- Accomodations in a homestay or guesthouse.
- You put in a couple of hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent travelling and experiencing the culture in depth.
- Do you want to learn Arabic or brush up on your language skills? We can help arrange optional language classes for you. It's up to you.
- Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your C.V. by volunteering as a Conversation Partner. Job: "Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- Each organisation is interviewed and carefully screened by in-country staff.
- Exclusive materials will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new "students". Premium membership in the esl-lounge FREE to Conversation Partners.
Duties and Responsibilities include
- Sharing your language and knowledge up to 20 hours per week Monday to Friday with college students getting ready to travel to the US.
- Using the 'Bag of Tricks' and the esl-lounge, provide creative, fun and informative conversation sessions.
- Be on time to tutor your group.
- Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
Programme details
Project details
- Length: 1 to 3 months in increments of 1 month.
- Locations: Amman.
- Orientation: in our partner's Amman office
- Accommodation: A comfortable, safe place to live in the Amman area, your room, half board if with a host family (Breakfast and Dinner).
- Working hours: Sunday through Thursday each week - upto 20 hours.
- Availability: Flexible: December to June
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- Fluent English i.e. you should have English as your first language.
- 18 years old and over.
- Good health.
- A good basic education e.g. Secondary School and above.
Costs PRICE REDUCTION
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 month | US$ 970 |
| 2 months | US$ 1270 |
| 3 months | US$ 1570 |
If available near your placement, assistance is provided in identifying suitable language lessons. The cost of language classes is not included in your programme fee.Please note, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, prices are given in US$.
What is included in the cost of the programme
- Personalised Volunteer Placement with a host family (or dorm, hotel, or guest house) through our Partner in Jordan, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organisation.
- Your orientation in our partner's Amman office.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in the Amman area, your room, half board if with a host family (Breakfast and Dinner), and airport transportation.
- An experienced U.S. based Programme Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Jordan.
- In-country basic language assistance.
- 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.
- 24-hour emergency hotline.
- Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- Flights.
- Personal spending money.
- Local transport.
- Airport transfers
- Visa costs
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If you're interested in taking part in the Conversation Partner programme please contact us.
