LIVE WITH AN AUSTRIAN FAMILY AND TEACH THEM ENGLISH 15 HOURS EACH WEEK.

A lake country Austrian village.Volunteer 15 hours each week in exchange for free room and board.  Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around Europe.

Imagine living in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck or any of the amazing Austrian cities and receiving free room and board from your adopted host family.

The Need:  Volunteer 15 hours a week helping your host family with Conversational English.  That's it.  Many Austrian families want to learn English or get better at speaking English through conversation.  They are willing to provide a private room and 3 home-cooked, healthy meals each day.

Benefits:

  • GeoVisions Text, A Tutor's GuideTravel for less.
  • You put in a couple of hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent traveling and experiencing the culture in depth.
  • Do you want to learn German or brush up on your language skills?  We can easily arrange optional language classes for you.  It's up to you.
  • Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your resume by volunteering with the Conversation Corps.  Job: "Private Language Tutor." References:  Global.  It just doesn't get any better than that.
  • You "meet" your family in advance through email and phone calls.  Each family is interviewed and carefully screened by in-country staff.   
  • Exclusive materials written by GeoVisions staff will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new family.
  • Join our Facebook Fan page or our Facebook Conversation Corps Group and begin the conversation now.  And when you come back, our Returnee network is a great place to share your experiences.

Conv. Corps logo.This is a high-energy and really fun position.  GeoVisions provides the materials; you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation!  Find out first-hand how an Austrian family lives day-to-day.  Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in family activities and to meet extended family.  Plus, they can show you landmarks and hidden gems.

Conversation Corps volunteers must be native English speakers.  They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, be in good health and abide by the family’s rules and habits. Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one to three months.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Sharing your language with the host family for at least 15 hours a week Monday to Friday.
  • Using GeoVisions' Bag of Tricks and your exclusive membership in the ESL-Lounge, provide creative, fun and informative language sessions. 
  • Keep your room tidy and clean and respect the host family’s rules and habits.
  • Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
  • Be available to help the children with their English homework.
  • Play games in English with the children.

What You Get For Your Program Fee

  • Personalized Volunteer Placement with a host family through our Partner in Austria, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
  • Your orientation by a local coordinator.
  • A comfortable, safe place to live in Austria, your own private room, and all of your meals.
  • An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Austria.
  • In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
  • 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.
  • A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
  • Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
  • Premium online membership at the ESL-Lounge.
  • Two-months membership at Pongo Resume.
  • The President's Volunteer Service Award including a lapel pen, letter from the President of The United States and certificate.

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FACT FILE
Minimum Length 1 month 
Maximum Length 3 months 
Add on Blocks of Time 1 month 
Age 18+  Health Good 
For Minimum Length $ 1360 
For Maximum Length $ 1535 
Additional Fee Information For two months the fee is $1,435 Stay three months and the daily cost is only $17 per day! 
Language Training Optional German classes are available at an additional fee.  Airport Transfers Not Included 
Orientation INCLUDED  Flights Not Included 
Insurance INCLUDED  Visa Costs Not Included. Native English speakers do not need a Visa. 
Local Transportation Not included  Other Host family MAY pick you up depending on your arrival day. Otherwise, we will have precise instructions on how to arrive at your host family. 
Room INCLUDED 
Meals INCLUDED 
Locations Cities and towns all around Austria. Exact placement is determined by where and when families need tutors and the time you can be in Austria. 
Working Hours Up to 15 hours per week. 
Language Requirements Native English speakers. 
Additional Information There is a supplemental application process. Once we receive all documents (host family letter, photos, etc.) we will need 2 full months to find a suitable family. Please allow for this in your travel plans. 
Arrival Dates Flexible. 

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