Eco Lodge, Jordan
TUTOR STAFF AND GUIDES AT AN ENCHANTING ECO LODGE IN THE DESERT OF JORDAN
Imagine living in a stunning, solar powered ecolodge in the deser
t of Jordan. No electricity. No phones. Night-time is lit by candles and the stars.
This is a great programme for people who want a unique experience that includes NO ELECTRICITY (everything is solar powered). The project site is approximately 3 1/2 hours from Amman and an hour + from Petra and the Dead Sea. Plus you have two excursions included that go off site of the Ecolodge. Visit the Dead Sea Area and a day trip to Petra. And all treks that are available on site are available to participants also!
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 about the lives of Bedouins while you live and work day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities. PLUS the locals can show you some hidden gems of Jordan.
Overview
The Need: Tutor English to the local workers, mainly Bedouins. In less than 15 hours each week, you can tutor staff and guides at the lodge to help improve their conversational English skills. The rest of the time you can enjoy treks through canyons and water falls, or archeological copper mine treks. You don't want to miss Petra and the Dead Sea.
Benefits:
- Travel for less.
- You put in a couple of 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 C.V. by volunteering with the Conversation Partner. Job: "Private Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- Exclusive materials will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage the staff and guides.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Sharing your language with staff and guides up to 15 hours/week.
- Using your Bag of Tricks, provide creative, fun and informative language 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: 4 - 8 weeks
- Locations: Western Edge of Dana Biosphere Reserve (approximately 135 miles from Amman, Jordan).
- Orientation: included in Amman (meals are not included during orientation)
- Accommodation: included at the Eco Lodge, with three meals each day.
- Working hours: Participants will tutor six, two hour structured sessions each week
- Availability: All months in 2011 except August, but only two volunteers at any one time.
Requirements
- Fluent English i.e. you should be a native English speaker.
- 18 years old and over.
- Good health.
- A good basic education e.g. Secondary School and above.
Costs PRICE REDUCTION
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | US$ 1765 |
| 6 weeks | US$ 2020 |
| 8 weeks | US$ 2270 |
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, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organisation.
- Transport from the airport to Amman, from Amman to the Eco Lodge and back to the airport.
- Your orientation in Amman before heading out to the project, accommodation provided.
- Accommodation and all meals while at the Eco Lodge.
- An experienced U.S. based Programme Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Jordan.
- 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
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- International flights.
- Personal spending money.
- Local transport.
- Visa costs.
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Contact us
Most of the information about our programmes should be on our website. However if you wish to contact us for further information there are a range of ways you can get in touch with us:
| 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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