Volunteer in China - Mission Trip to China

Trip Details:

Sender:	Global Volunteer Network
Title:	Volunteer in China
Description:	This program is located in Shandong Province and you can teach conversational English at a primary or secondary level. The China teaching program is unique among the programs that we offer. Education is regarded extremely important so children are sent from the local villages into the cities to be schooled. The schools are well resourced and volunteers are sought in order to help with conversational English. It is the wish of the Chinese nation to become bilingual. The type of teaching you'll be expected to do will consist of helping the students practice comprehension and pronunciation. You may be needed to do a little more, but if so, you'll be guided by the teachers and school principal. You are the sole teacher in the classroom. There are Chinese teachers of English in the schools that also take these students for English on other aspects of the language. For this reason your lessons should have a practical approach focusing on comprehension and building confidence in the student's English speaking skills.This program is located in Shandong Province and you can teach conversational English at a primary or secondary level.
Dates:	Ongoing
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Country:	China
Region:	Asia

Team Description: (how many people can come)	This depends on how many people volunteer at any one time. Usually there are between 4 and 10 volunteers at any one time, however these may not be at the same school. If you wish to be located with other volunteers, you should mention this before arrival in China.
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Requirements: (age, abilities, qualifications)	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 65 * have no health problems * be enthusiastic * 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.
Cost: (travel expenses, room & board...)	see our website www.volunteer.org.nz