English Opens Doors Program National Volunteer Center 2015 What is the English Opens Doors Program? The EODP is a branch of the Ministry of Education
designed
to
improve
VS4
Dec. 1, 2014
Jan. 12, 2015
April 20
Nov. 29
VS5
Mar. 16, 2015
Apr. 27, 2015
August 3
Nov. 29
English
What do volunteers receive?
language education in schools throughout Chile.
What is the National Volunteer Center? The NVC is an initiative of the English Opens Doors Program and is supported by the United
Nations
Development
Programme-
Chile. The NVC seeks highly motivated native
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An allowance of 65,000 CLP per month
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Homestay with host family and 3 meals a day
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In-country health insurance.
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E-learning Spanish course with a free BULATS certification test included.
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Week long orientation (meals and accommodations provided) including:
or near-native English speakers to serve as
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English Language Teaching Assistants. Volunteers teach for 24 hours each week and spend an additional 10 hours leading extra-
o
curricular activities.
o How do I apply? http://www.centrodevoluntarios.cl/
How long is the volunteer service? Volunteer Service (VS)
Application Deadline for US citizens
Application Deadline for non-US citizens
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Oct. 13, 2014
Nov. 24, 2014
March 2
July 26 or Nov. 28
Oct. 27, 2014
Dec. 8, 2014
March 16
July 26 or Nov. 28
Nov. 17, 2014
Dec. 29, 2014
April 6
Nov. 28
VS2
VS3
Start End Date Date (2015) (2015)
TEFL training Cultural adjustment Classroom management strategies In-training “Practice Class” experience Information, guidance and sharing of past-experiences provided from past volunteers
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In-country transportation to and from Santiago.
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Visa Application and registration support.
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In-country volunteer support.
How much does it cost? Participation in all Volunteer Services offered by the National Volunteer Center is free. Health insurance within Chile is provided to all
volunteers
at
no
cost.
In
addition,
Temporary Residence Visa fees are waived for EODP volunteers.
Phone: National Volunteer Center contact information: Email: Voluntarios@mineduc.cl
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+ 56 2 2406 7218 + 56 2 2406 7193 englishopensdoors
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