Mentoring by the Red Sea
Spend 4 weeks in Aqaba, Jordan. This is the site of some of the best diving spots in the world. Your apartment is a short walk to some of the most pristine beaches along the Red Sea.
Bring your skills (photography, soccer, drawing, music, computer/technology) with you to share with Jordanian high school students.
In addition, you will speak conversational English to the students about 20 hours each week.
Afternoons and weekends are free to dive, swim, spend time on the beach or venture into the desert.
Overview
This is a new grassroots initiative to renovate public schools in Jordan. Led by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, this program will enrich learning environments and enhance opportunities for school children in Jordan and the Arab world.
The programme in Aqaba is in 4 different public schools. The schools are 2 boys schools and 2 girls schools. Teachers at each school will be supervisors on this programme.
The initiative will aim to ensure that the schools in this programme:
- have safe and healthy environments
- support for teachers
- inspire creativity and innovation
- develop a sense of community
- promote innovation and interactive learning
- supported by technology and communication
- prepare students for their future
Benefits
- Travel for less.
- You put in a few hours playing games with the students and speaking English each day, and the rest of your time is spent traveling and experiencing the culture in depth.
- Bring your special interests and talents with you. Music, photography, soccer, gymnastics, martial arts, drawing, painting, computer technology. You will share these interests with the high school students, along with speaking conversational English between 3-4 hours each day.
- Enhance your CV by volunteering as a Conversation Partner. Job: "Private Language Tutor and Coach." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- Exclusive materials written by our staff will give you "a bag of tricks", as well as materials given at orientation in Jordan.
Requirements and Duties
- Mentors for this programme must be English speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, and be in good health.
- Share your language, hobbies and interests with the students 15 to 20 hours a week Monday to Friday.
- Be on time for each session.
- Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money)
Programme details
Project details
- Length: 4 weeks
- Locations: Aquaba
- Orientation: included, before the start of the project
- Accommodation: in a student apartment. The fee does not include food. You will buy food at the local market to cook at your apartment. You could buget US$300 max. for a month of food.
- Working hours: Between 3 to 4 hours per day, Sunday to Thursday.
- Availability: Must arrive Aqaba July 1 or 2. Programme begins July 3. Only 16 positions are open in 2011: 8 males and 8 females. When those are filled, this program will be closed.
- The fee includes transport for a weekend to Wadi Rum and a weekend to Petra, but not entrance fees or excursions there. Entrance to Petra is $75 and the 4x4 excursion at Wadi Rum is $50.
Requirements
- Fluent English i.e. you should have English as your first language.
- 18 years old and over.
- Good health.
- A good basic education e.g. Secondary School and above.
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | US$ 1199 |
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 through our Partner in Jordan, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
- A comfortable, safe furnished apartment to live in while on the programme in Jordan with a fully furnished kitchen.
- An experienced U.S. based Programme Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Jordan.
- Airport pickup (in Aqaba).
- Transportation to the schools from your apartment and back again.
- Transport to Wadi Rum on one weekend and transport to Petra on another weekend. (Entrances and excursions not included).
- 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 24-hour emergency free phone hotline in the U.S.
- Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
- Premium online membership at the ESL-Lounge.
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| By post: |
EIL 287 Worcester Road Malvern Worcs WR14 1AB |
| By phone: | 01684 562577 |
| By fax: | 01684 562212 |
| By e-mail: | info@eiluk.org |
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