Travel For Less By Living… (trip)
Travel For Less By Living With A Family In Turkey And Teaching Them English
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Family & Friends
| from $1,435* per person | 30 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Geo Visions | 24 people max | |
Istanbul is in the Northwest having coasts on Marmara and the Black Sea. Izmir is West on the coast of the Agean across from the Greek Islands. Adana is South, 40 min. drive from the Mediterranean.
This is a great program for people who want to experience life in Turkey and the Turkish 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 Conversation Corps logo.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 Turkish 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 Turkey.
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Locations visited/nearby
Turkey, Europe
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
- Family oriented trip.
Itinerary
Duties and Responsibilities include:* Sharing your language with the host family for at least 15 hours a week Monday to Friday.
* Using GeoVisions' text book, A Tutor's Guide: Teaching English To Families and Children, provide creative, fun and informative conversation 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
* Sunset in Istanbul.Personalized Volunteer Placement with a host family through our Partner in Turkey.
* Your orientation in our partner's office in Turkey or by a local coordinator.
* A comfortable, safe place to live in Turkey, your own private room, all of your meals, and transportation from the airport to your host family.
* 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 Turkey.
* 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.
* A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
* 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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