NEEDED: CONVERSATION PARTNERS IN LOCAL TOURIST DEPARTMENTS AND SELECT LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

Volunteer 20 hours each week in exchange for free room and board in Mexico!  Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around Mexico.

This is a great program for people who want to experience life in Mexico and the Mexican 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 20 hours a week tutoring local tourism information staff, as well as some local language schools.  Many Mexicans want to learn English or improve their speaking English through conversation. 

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 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.

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 Mexicans live and work day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities. PLUS  the locals can show you some hidden gems of Mexico.

Conversation Partner tutors must be native English speakers.  They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, 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 language school at least 20 hours a week Monday to Friday.
• Using GeoVisions' Bag of Tricks, provide creative, fun and informative language sessions. 
• Be on time 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 through our Partner in Mexico, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
• Your orientation in Mexico City before heading to your family.
• A comfortable, safe place to live in Mexico, 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 Mexico.
• In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes for an additional fee.
• Airport pickup and transport to Mexico City for orientation.
• 1/2 day walking tour of Mexico City.
• Transport to your host family. 
• 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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