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Volunteer in China

 

Organization:	The GVN Foundation
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Opportunity Link:	http://www.universalgiving.org/volunteer/volunteer_in_china_/id4314.do

Description

The Global Volunteer Network currently has teaching English opportunities available through our partner organization in China.
Volunteers are greatly needed to help school students improve their English skills so that they have a much better chance of securing employment in later life. At the same time volunteers will be given the opportunity to immerse themselves in urban Chinese life.

The Program

Volunteers are greatly needed to help school students improve their English skills so that they have a much better chance of securing employment in later life. At the same time volunteers will be given the opportunity to immerse themselves in urban Chinese life.

Skills

As a volunteer teacher in China you must: * be a native speaker of English * be at least 18 years old - the upper age limit is 72 years * have no health problems * be enthusiastic and motivated * be from Australia, Canada, Europe, Ireland, UK, USA, New Zealand, or Singapore * Please note that for this program you do not need to be a teacher or to have had any experience teaching English, however we will be assessing any experience that you have had in instructing children and young people. We will also be noting any leadership qualities you have, such as confidence in large group settings, ability to work independently, self motivation, and enthusiasm about working in an unknown environment.