SPEAK ENGLISH TO A GROUP IN COSTA RICA 15 HOURS EACH WEEK AS A CONVERSATION PARTNER.  Volunteer 15 hours each week in Costa Rica as a Conversation Partner in exchange for free room and board. Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around Costa Rica. Conversation Partners are placed all over Costa Rica.
The Need: Volunteer 15 hours a week helping a group (hotel staff, teachers, local groups of students, local Police officers, business professionals) with Conversational English. That's it. Many Costa Rican agencies and organizations want their employees to learn English or get better at speaking English through conversation. Some groups of students want to improve their English skills after school or in the evening. Tutors receive a room and 3 meals each day.
Benefits: - Travel 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 Spanish 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 as a Conversation Partner. Job: "Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- You "meet" your group in advance through email and phone calls. Each organization 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 "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 materials; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class! Find out first-hand how a Costa Ricans 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 host business or organization for at least 15 hours a week Monday to Friday.
- 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 with a host family (or dorm or hotel) through our Partner in Costa Rica, based on your skills and interests, 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 Costa Rica, your own private room, all of your meals, and transportation from the airport.
- An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Costa Rica.
- 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.
- Country-based airport transportation.
- A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
- Our own text book.
- Premium online membership at the ESL-Lounge.
- Two-months online 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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