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ENGLISH TEACHING, WORK AND TRAVEL IN VIETNAM

Provider: Center for International Cooperation and Vietnam Talent Development

Region: Nationwide

Duration

1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013

Description

1. OVERVIEW

Project Aim: Place qualified Native English speakers into regional schools, colleges and universities in local towns and Hanoi capital. Tutors will assist with the development of student’s English language learning. You will have the chance to teach and experience the real Vietnam and other provincial cities and towns. 

Project Duration: Positions will be for 02 - 12 months. The minimum placement will be for 03 months. Applicants requesting long term placements will be favorably considered. 

Key responsibilities

- Share resources and develop teaching materials with local teachers through co-teaching and co-planning 

- Become involved in community and school-based projects 

- Increase local students’ English language competency and conversational skills 

- Work in after-school programs, youth clubs, and library development 

Training, support provide, benefit and opportunities 

- Furnished comfortable accommodations at the International Guest House, including a  shared kitchen and Internet capabilities 

- A bicycle for local transportation 

- Residential registration and working visa extension 

- Offering Vietnamese lessons 

- Assisted with a living allowance of 200$ per month 

- Opportunities to discovery special cultural areas for free in every weeken, 

- Volunteer shall be provided with sufficient and well-arranged working facilities,          including a private corner in an air-conditioned room, a computer with Internet access, a shared printer and many helpful and friendly colleagues

2. FACTS

Note: in urgent cases, volunteer can work on Saturday and Sunday, then have compensatory time off. 

 What’s included? 

- Airport pick-up 

- Half-day cultural orientation; then a day Hanoi old quarter tour. 

- Travel advice and assistance 

- Ongoing support, help and advice from our local team. 

- Vietnamese food and accommodations 

- 24 hours emergency support online 

- Participant certificate upon successful completion of the volunteer placement.  

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Skills required

- Above 18 - Native or fluent in English - Bachelor degree in fields of social science, social work, social administration, social planning and development, international relation, public relation, or related areas… - Strong inter-personal skills and experiences in working with people, especially children

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