Lebanon
Volunteer up to 20 hours each week in Lebanon in exchange for free room and board. Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by travelling around Lebanon.
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 Lebanese live and work day-to-day. Plus, the locals can show you landmarks and the hidden gems of Lebanon.
Overview
The Need
Volunteer up to 20 hours a week in our Work and Travel office in Beirut helping college students who will be travelling to the US for a few months. They want help with conversational English and to ease their "culture shock". 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 can be a "cultural ambassador" for the students in Lebanon.
Benefits
- Travel for less.
- Accommodations in a homestay or guesthouse.
- You put in a couple of hours each day literally talking, and depending on your schedule, 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. Or, learn from the students you are teaching.
- 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.
- Organisations are 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 the students getting ready to travel to the US.
- Using the 'Bag of Tricks' provided 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: Beirut.
- Orientation: in our partner's Beirut office.
- Accommodation: Accommodations in a homestay or guesthouse, half board (Breakfast and Dinner).
- Working hours: Weekdays, 20-hours per week.
- Availability: Flexible November through June
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.
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 Lebanon.
- Your orientation in our partner's Beirut office.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Beirut, your room, half board (Breakfast and Dinner), and transportation from the airport.
- An experienced U.S. based Programme Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Lebanon.
- 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.
- Country-based airport transportation.
- 24-hour emergency hotline.
- Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
- Premium membership at the esl-lounge.
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- Flights.
- Personal spending money.
- Local transport.
- Visa costs.
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More info
Conversation Partner information request
If you're interested in taking part in the Conversation Partner programme please contact us.
