SPEAK ENGLISH TO KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS IN AUSTRIA 25 HOURS EACH WEEK AS A CONVERSATION PARTNER  Volunteer Up To 25 hours each week in Vienna in exchange for free room and board. Conversation Partners can be placed in Austria in different schools. Weekends are usually free for Conversation Partners to explore the area, local sites or travel.
The Need: Volunteer up to 25 hours a week helping students with Conversational English. Tutors may live with a family of one of the children who attends the school. Breakfast and dinner are provided by the host family. Lunch is on your own or taken at the school. Benefits:
- Travel for less.
- You put in a few hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent traveling and experiencing the culture in depth.
- Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your resume by volunteering as a Conversation Partner. Job: "Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- Exclusive materials written by GeoVisions staff will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new "students".
- 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.
 This is a high-energy and really fun position. GeoVisions provides the suggestions and helpful documents; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class! Find out first-hand how Austrians live and work day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities. Plus, the locals can show you landmarks and hidden gems.
Conversation Partner volunteers must be native English speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, and be in good health. Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one to three months.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Sharing your language with the kindergarten for at least 25 hours a week on a schedule agreed to with your host institution.
- Using GeoVisions' Bag of Tricks, provide creative, fun and informative conversation sessions.
- Do not be late to tutor your group.
- Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
What You Get For Your Program Fee  Personalized Volunteer Placement at a school in the 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, lunch and dinner.
- An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our partner’s in-country staff in Austria.
- 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 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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