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

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 Rome, Florence or any of the amazing Italian 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 Italian 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 Italian or brush up on your language skills?  We can easily arrange optional language classes for you for a small additional fee.  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 an Italian 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

  • Volunteer Placement with a host family through our Partner in Italy, 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 Italy, 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 Italy.
  • In-country basic language assistance and (optional) low cost 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 at a time. 
Age 18+  Health Good 
For Minimum Length $ 1220 
For Maximum Length $ 1440 
Additional Fee Information 2 month fee is $1,360. If you stay 3 months the cost per day is only $15. 
Language Training Optional, but language courses are available for an additional fee.  Airport Transfers Not included 
Orientation INCLUDED. Held 2 or 3 days after arrival.  Flights Not Included 
Insurance INCLUDED  Visa Costs Not Included, but generally no visa is required. 
Local Transportation Not included  Other  
Room INCLUDED 
Meals INCLUDED 
Locations We have families looking for tutors all over Italy. Extensively in the North, but also families in the South. 
Working Hours 15 hours each week. 
Language Requirements Native English speaker only. Basic Italian is helpful. 
Additional Information This is a program to live with a host family and teach them English up to 15 hrs. each week. Your room and board is included, except when you travel on your own. 
Arrival Dates Year 'round. Must arrive on any Friday. 

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