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Volunteer English Teacher
English Volunteers for Change (EVOLC) in Costa Rica
Volunteer English Teacher
Volunteer teachers will participate in a 3-5 days orientation at our office in Costa Rica's capital city, San José, and upon finishing the induction week our volunteers will be taken to their respective teaching communities. Volunteer teachers will live with wonderful host families in rural and urban communities throughout the country during their volunteer work. They will be responsible for teaching English classes approximately 20 hours/week and preparing approximately 20 hours/week.
*Some of our locations include Liberia, Puntarenas, PococÃ, Copey de Dota, Santa Cruz, La Fortuna, Jacó, Quepos, Heredia, Parrita, and more!
Start Dates for 2013:
January 14th
March 4th
April 24th
June 8th
August 5th
September 9th
Program length: options range from 5 weeks to 1 year
What is included:
- 3 meals a day
- Lodging
- Transportation
- Teaching Materials
- A 3- 5 day intensive orientation program in San José
- 24-hour, ongoing support from the EVOLC Program Coordinator and ALIARSE staff
- Site visits from the EVOLC Program Coordinator
- Mid-term meeting and final meeting
What you will gain:
- Competitive multicultural, international, and professional experience
- Personal sense of achievement and satisfaction
- The opportunity to change and make a positive impact in the lives of others!
EVOLC Programs-
1) Public School Assistance: 6 months-1 year, Central Valley
This option is excellent for those who prefer to gain experience working with children. In order to participate in this program, it is mandatory that volunteers have a university degree in education, and a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate is preferred. The Costa Rican public school year begins in February and ends in December, with a two-week vacation in July. Volunteers can choose between working in the school for 1 semester or the entire school year. Qualified volunteers will work with the English professor(s) at the school, where he or she will take over and conduct the English classes. This will also serve as training for the professor, as he or she will be observing the volunteer and learning new techniques to continue in the classroom in the future.
2) Local Development: 6 months-1 year, Nationwide
Commonly referred to as our "traditional program," volunteers can choose to teach in communities from all over the country, whether they choose to live on the warm beach or in the lush mountainous regions. Volunteers will work with the local Chamber of Tourism, where they will give free English classes to members of the community in order to support a sustainable tourism industry. Students include airport employees, tour guides, taxi drivers, masseuses, etc.
3) Assistant Teacher with INA- Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (or National Learning Institute): 3 months, Nationwide
This is an excellent option for those who do not want to stay longer than 3 months and to gain firsthand experience before applying for paid teaching positions; whether the volunteer wants to stay in Costa Rica for an extended period of time following the volunteer work, travel to other parts of the world to teach ESL, or gain professional and international experience before applying to jobs in his or her home county. With INA, volunteers will work side by side with certified INA English Professors teaching to adult community members (15+ years old) in areas surrounding the Central Valley. These English classes are provided primarily in urban areas and directed towards populations who suffer from social economic limitations and cannot pay to take regular English classes. The schedule of the volunteers will entirely depend on the schedule of the lead professor, but will likely be full time hours with weekends free to travel.
4) Corporate Responsibility: 6 months-1 year, Central Valley
EVOLC has recently teamed up with our partner ALIARSE, in order to promote corporate responsibility within larger-scale Costa Rican corporations. EVOLC recruits and prepares volunteers to teach business-centered English classes to employees ranging from office personnel to factory workers within the corporation. Our corporate English classes use different materials focusing on both work and life, along with supplemental materials targeting specific areas such as English for accounting, mechanics, human resources, or whatever language skills the position requires.
5) University Practicum: 4-12 weeks, Central Valley
This program option is specifically for university students studying Bilingual Education or a related career with a practicum teaching requirement, in order to fulfill the requisites to earn the degree. We work directly with the university and adapt our program to fit the academic requirements of the university. Students receive university credit hours dependent on the amount of hours taught here in Costa Rica. Classes will range from 4-8 weeks depending on the requirements of the university and number of teaching hours per day. Classes will be conducted at Costa Rican Public Schools or INA, depending on what age group the student is studying to teach.
6) Community Service: 4-12 weeks, Central Valley
Our Community Service program is a great option for those looking to travel, contribute to a good cause, and who are unable to commit to more than 3 months of teaching English abroad. Here, volunteers will work side by side with other volunteers providing English classes (i) to elementary and high-school students, primarily from technical high schools and (ii) to adult community members in urban areas of the country. These English classes are provided primarily in urban areas and directed towards populations who suffer from social economic limitations and cannot pay to take regular English classes.
*Some of our locations include Liberia, Puntarenas, PococÃ, Copey de Dota, Santa Cruz, La Fortuna, Jacó, Quepos, Heredia, Parrita, and more!
Start Dates for 2013:
January 14th
March 4th
April 24th
June 8th
August 5th
September 9th
Program length: options range from 5 weeks to 1 year
What is included:
- 3 meals a day
- Lodging
- Transportation
- Teaching Materials
- A 3- 5 day intensive orientation program in San José
- 24-hour, ongoing support from the EVOLC Program Coordinator and ALIARSE staff
- Site visits from the EVOLC Program Coordinator
- Mid-term meeting and final meeting
What you will gain:
- Competitive multicultural, international, and professional experience
- Personal sense of achievement and satisfaction
- The opportunity to change and make a positive impact in the lives of others!
EVOLC Programs-
1) Public School Assistance: 6 months-1 year, Central Valley
This option is excellent for those who prefer to gain experience working with children. In order to participate in this program, it is mandatory that volunteers have a university degree in education, and a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate is preferred. The Costa Rican public school year begins in February and ends in December, with a two-week vacation in July. Volunteers can choose between working in the school for 1 semester or the entire school year. Qualified volunteers will work with the English professor(s) at the school, where he or she will take over and conduct the English classes. This will also serve as training for the professor, as he or she will be observing the volunteer and learning new techniques to continue in the classroom in the future.
2) Local Development: 6 months-1 year, Nationwide
Commonly referred to as our "traditional program," volunteers can choose to teach in communities from all over the country, whether they choose to live on the warm beach or in the lush mountainous regions. Volunteers will work with the local Chamber of Tourism, where they will give free English classes to members of the community in order to support a sustainable tourism industry. Students include airport employees, tour guides, taxi drivers, masseuses, etc.
3) Assistant Teacher with INA- Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (or National Learning Institute): 3 months, Nationwide
This is an excellent option for those who do not want to stay longer than 3 months and to gain firsthand experience before applying for paid teaching positions; whether the volunteer wants to stay in Costa Rica for an extended period of time following the volunteer work, travel to other parts of the world to teach ESL, or gain professional and international experience before applying to jobs in his or her home county. With INA, volunteers will work side by side with certified INA English Professors teaching to adult community members (15+ years old) in areas surrounding the Central Valley. These English classes are provided primarily in urban areas and directed towards populations who suffer from social economic limitations and cannot pay to take regular English classes. The schedule of the volunteers will entirely depend on the schedule of the lead professor, but will likely be full time hours with weekends free to travel.
4) Corporate Responsibility: 6 months-1 year, Central Valley
EVOLC has recently teamed up with our partner ALIARSE, in order to promote corporate responsibility within larger-scale Costa Rican corporations. EVOLC recruits and prepares volunteers to teach business-centered English classes to employees ranging from office personnel to factory workers within the corporation. Our corporate English classes use different materials focusing on both work and life, along with supplemental materials targeting specific areas such as English for accounting, mechanics, human resources, or whatever language skills the position requires.
5) University Practicum: 4-12 weeks, Central Valley
This program option is specifically for university students studying Bilingual Education or a related career with a practicum teaching requirement, in order to fulfill the requisites to earn the degree. We work directly with the university and adapt our program to fit the academic requirements of the university. Students receive university credit hours dependent on the amount of hours taught here in Costa Rica. Classes will range from 4-8 weeks depending on the requirements of the university and number of teaching hours per day. Classes will be conducted at Costa Rican Public Schools or INA, depending on what age group the student is studying to teach.
6) Community Service: 4-12 weeks, Central Valley
Our Community Service program is a great option for those looking to travel, contribute to a good cause, and who are unable to commit to more than 3 months of teaching English abroad. Here, volunteers will work side by side with other volunteers providing English classes (i) to elementary and high-school students, primarily from technical high schools and (ii) to adult community members in urban areas of the country. These English classes are provided primarily in urban areas and directed towards populations who suffer from social economic limitations and cannot pay to take regular English classes.
*University degree
*TEFL (or the equivalent) certified or teaching experience
*Independence
*Willingness to adapt
*Native English speaker
*Organization and responsibility
*Experience living in another country
*Commitment to service and volunteerism
*Ability to relate and communicate well with others
Programs and Program Fees:
Corporate Responsibility, Teacher of Business English-$500 refundable deposit
Local Development, Teacher in Rural/Tourism Communities- $415-515/month
Public School Assistance, Teacher in Public School- $415-515/month
Teaching Assistant with National Learning Institute- $1,250 for 3 months
Short-term Community Service, Teaching/Tutoring/Conversation Classes- varies
What is included:
- 3 meals a day
- Lodging
- Transportation
- Teaching Materials
- A 3- 5 day intensive orientation program in San Josà ©
- 24-hour, ongoing support from the EVOLC Program Coordinator and ALIARSE staff
- Site visits from the EVOLC Program Coordinator
- Mid-term meeting and final meeting
What you will gain:
- Competitive multicultural, international, and professional experience
- Personal sense of achievement and satisfaction
- The opportunity to change and make a positive impact in the lives of others!
*TEFL (or the equivalent) certified or teaching experience
*Independence
*Willingness to adapt
*Native English speaker
*Organization and responsibility
*Experience living in another country
*Commitment to service and volunteerism
*Ability to relate and communicate well with others
Programs and Program Fees:
Corporate Responsibility, Teacher of Business English-$500 refundable deposit
Local Development, Teacher in Rural/Tourism Communities- $415-515/month
Public School Assistance, Teacher in Public School- $415-515/month
Teaching Assistant with National Learning Institute- $1,250 for 3 months
Short-term Community Service, Teaching/Tutoring/Conversation Classes- varies
What is included:
- 3 meals a day
- Lodging
- Transportation
- Teaching Materials
- A 3- 5 day intensive orientation program in San Josà ©
- 24-hour, ongoing support from the EVOLC Program Coordinator and ALIARSE staff
- Site visits from the EVOLC Program Coordinator
- Mid-term meeting and final meeting
What you will gain:
- Competitive multicultural, international, and professional experience
- Personal sense of achievement and satisfaction
- The opportunity to change and make a positive impact in the lives of others!
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