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Teach English Program
Istanbul, Turkey
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Volunteer Activities |
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Teach English classes to children, adolescents and adults |
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Create lesson plans, develop curriculum and design course materials (flash cards, handouts, activities etc.) |
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Help students with English homework after school |
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Organize book drives |
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Develop special English workshops (i.e. games, music, drama, writing, art, etc.) |
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| Volunteer Program at a Glance |
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Start Dates:
Any Monday of the year.
Program Length:
Minimum: 4 weeks |
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Program Cost:
4 weeks: US $1,525
Each additional week: US $400 |
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Cost includes:
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Airport pick-up |
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On-site orientation and full-day city tour |
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In-country supervision and coordination |
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Accommodation with a host family |
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2 meals per day |
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Turkish language classes |
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TEFLonline.com certification |
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Volunteer donation to program |
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Schedule:
You will typically volunteer in the mornings and/or afternoons, three to five days a week. Volunteers will attend Turkish language classes during the week at our partner office. The exact hours and details of your days will be decided during the volunteer orientation. Schedules vary depending on project needs and volunteers should remain flexible.
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Requirements:
There are no formal requirements. However, we strongly recommend that volunteers complete the TEFLonline.com training course before arriving. You should also come with creative ideas for lesson plans and curriculum. |
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What Volunteers Can Do: |
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Community centers in Istanbul, Turkey are in desperate need of native English speakers to teach the language and other skills to local children, adolescents and adults. Volunteers will work at one of two centers in the city, the first of which focuses on empowering and inspiring youths, and the other on adult education and career advancement. The schools also serve as cultural centers, working to preserve and expand Turkish culture through dance, handicrafts, music and activities. In a country vying for a place in the global economy, your volunteer efforts teaching English will make a big difference in the lives of your students, and for Turkey as a whole. |
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Why Volunteer in Turkey? |
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Istanbul, Turkey's largest metropolis and former capital, is the only city in the world located on two continents—and its beauty comes from its exotic blend of differences: European and Asian, historic and modern, Islamic and Christian. In the process of negotiations for acceptance into the European Union, Turkey has been working to secure itself a place in the global economy for some time. In order to accomplish this, English fluency amongst its citizens is a paramount concern. And with a growing tourism industry, English language skills make an important difference in Turkish individuals' career options and opportunities for success. |
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Turkey Teach English Program Goals: |
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One of the main goals of the Turkey Teach English Program is to provide Turkish youths and adults the chance to learn English from a native speaker. English language skills can provide local citizens with job opportunities and a higher quality of living. Learning from a native speaker encourages and inspires students and helps them to improve their oral English and pronunciation—skills most important for tourism and business environments. As a volunteer on our Turkey Teach English Program you will serve as a cross-cultural liaison in promoting communication, understanding and respect through living and working in Turkey. |
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Airport Pickup and Orientation: |
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After your arrival in Istanbul, you will be picked up by local staff and transported to your accommodation. During an extensive orientation you will receive a welcome pack and get detailed information about your tasks and the community you will serve, as well as information on Turkey, including culture, religion, politics, contemporary issues, and travel, health and safety precautions. You will learn about living and working in Istanbul, using public transportation and volunteering at your project site. You will visit the project site with your project coordinator and discuss the details of your work and your responsibilities as a volunteer. Volunteers will also enjoy a full-day tour of Istanbul, visiting such historic sites as Sultanahmet Square, Saint Sophia Museum and Topkapi Palace. |
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Turkish Language Classes: |
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To complement your work in the community, volunteers take basic Turkish language classes at the local project office. A custom course schedule will be arranged for each individual participant. |
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TEFL Teacher Training: |
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Before going abroad, all volunteers on our Teach English programs receive comprehensive teacher training. You will earn your certification in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) with our online training program, TEFLonline.com, and arrive at your project with the confidence and skills needed to teach English overseas. Read More. |
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Transportation: |
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BridgeVolunteers will arrange your airport pickup in Istanbul and transportation to your host family. Volunteers pay for transportation to and from the project and other activities. |
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Accommodations: |
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Volunteers will stay with a Turkish host family. Host family accommodations include a private room and two meals per day (breakfast and dinner). Commute time to the project varies but is typically between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your placement. Our host families are carefully screened and must meet our requirements before being accepted as a host family. You will be given a key to your host family's home to come and go as you please. |
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Meals: |
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Host families provide two meals a day, breakfast and dinner. |
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In-Country Support: |
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Volunteer coordinators will provide support during your time in Istanbul. You can also expect help from the staff at your project and fellow volunteers. |
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Turkey Excursions: |
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During your free time, you are encouraged to participate in local sightseeing and activities, which your project coordinators can help arrange. On your full-day tour during orientation, you will visit some of the sites below:
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Sultanahmet Square |
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Originally built in 203 AD, the Hippodrome of Constantinople became the center of the city's social life, where the Emperor would meet with his citizens to watch chariot racing. Visit this historic square where the hippodrome once stood and see the remains and relics of its past. |
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Saint Sophia Museum |
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First a cathedral, later a mosque and now a museum, the Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul's most famous and iconic landmarks. Stand below its massive dome and gaze at the epitome of Byzantine architecture. |
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Topkapi Palace |
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View exquisite Ottoman architecture and some of the Muslim world's most famous holy relics at this beautiful palace from the 15th century. |
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Insurance for Volunteers: |
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BridgeVolunteers provides emergency travel insurance for participants. For more information, please read our Insurance page. |
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