LIVE WITH A HOST FAMILY AND TUTOR THEM IN CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH UP TO 15 HOURS/WEEK

Coastal view of Beirut.Volunteer 15 hours each week in exchange for free room and board in Lebanon!  Spend your free time experiencing the culture  by traveling and exploring the area.

This is a great program for people who want to experience life in Lebanon and the Lebanon culture in-depth.  The program has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their country, culture and cuisine.

The Need:  Volunteer 15 hours a week helping your host family with Conversational English.  That's it.  Many Lebanese families want to learn English or to improve their 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 Arabic or brush up on your language skills?  We can try to help 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.

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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 a Lebanese 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 the hidden gems of Lebanon.

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, 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 Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, your own private room, and all of your meals.
  • An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Lebanon.
  • In-country basic language assistance.
  • 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 blocks at a time 
Age 18+  Health Good 
For Minimum Length $ 1280 
For Maximum Length $ 2280 
Additional Fee Information A two-month placement costs $1905. 
Language Training Not Included. Help with arrangements for language classes is possible.  Airport Transfers INCLUDED. Upon arrival in Lebanon 
Orientation INCLUDED (4 hours)  Flights Not Included 
Insurance INCLUDED  Visa Costs Not Included 
Local Transportation Not Included  Other  
Room INCLUDED with host family 
Meals INCLUDED 
Locations Beirut 
Working Hours 15 hours/week. Usually in the evening. The exact times will be set up between the tutor and the host family. 
Language Requirements A basic knowledge of Arabic is useful. Many Lebanese speak some English and more speak French. 
Additional Information  
Arrival Dates Year round