National Volunteer Center English Opens Doors Program
English Opens Doors Program 
Initiative of the Chilean Ministry of Education and United Nations Development Program
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Expands English language opportunities for Chilean students and teachers in public and subsidized schools.
National Volunteer Center Recruits native and near-native English speakers to teach English in Chile under the direction of head teachers in public and subsidized schools.
24 pedagogical hours per week teaching in the classroom 11 additional hours per week – 4 leading extracurricular activities – 5 lesson planning independently – 2 lesson planning with head teacher
Volunteer Service Start Date Initiative Volunteer Service 1 (VS1) March 2, 2015 Year-long or onesemester** Volunteer Service 2 (VS2) March 16, 2015 Year-long or onesemester**
End Date July 26, 2015 or November 28, 2015 July 26, 2015 or November 28, 2015
Volunteer Service 3 (VS3)
April 6, 2015
November 28, 2015
Volunteer Service 4 (VS4)
April 20, 2015
November 29, 2015
Volunteer August 3, 2015 Service 5 (VS5)
November 29, 2015
National Volunteer Center Full-Time Program
2004-2005: 15 Volunteers 2006: 61 Volunteers 2007: 181 Volunteers 2008: 253 Volunteers
2009: 270 Volunteers 2010: 349 Volunteers 2011: 192 Volunteers 2012: 318 Volunteers 2013: 183 Volunteers Total Participants 20042014: 1,908 Volunteers
22-09-2014
What do volunteers do?
Share their culture with the students, thus broadening their worldview Motivate students to take an interest in learning English
Improve students’ speaking and listening skills
Benefit Chilean Students
Participate in English Camps, Debates, Public Speaking Competitions, Spelling Bees, and other initiatives of the EODP
Lead extracurricular activities at schools
What do volunteers do?
Work independently with approximately 20 students at a time
Work in either municipal (public) or particular subvencionado (semi-private) schools, with students ages 10-18
Help Chilean English teachers practice with native speakers
Benefit Chilean Teachers and Communities
Share their culture with their host family and community
School Selection Process
1. Apply to receive a volunteer
2. EODP evaluates schools based on set criteria
3. EODP approves the school and coordinates the volunteer’s arrival
Requirements
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Schools
Volunteers
25 hours of English (grades 5-12) Head teacher’s level of English (minimum B1) Classroom exclusively for the use of the volunteer 2 potential host families
• Bachelor’s degree obtained in an accredited university • 21-35 years old • Native or near native English speaker • Mentally and physically capable of teaching children • Highly committed, responsible, and flexible
Full-Time CNV Volunteer Selection Process
Step 1 Online Application
Step 2 Cultural Adaptation Questionaire
Required Documents (Résumé, passport, transcript, photos)
Step 3 Interview
Full-Time Program Volunteer Orientation
In Santiago:
Volunteer Training Week • General Program Information • Health and Safety Information • Chilean Educational System • Introduction to TEFL • Model Class • Lesson Planning • Teaching Advice from Former Volunteers • Communication and Problem Solving • Teaching in the Target Language • Classroom Management Workshops • Teaching Practice • Cultural Adjustment Trainning
In Regions:
Welcome and Regional Overview • Meet Head Teachers • Determine Schedules • First Planning Session • General Guidelines
Full-Time Program Volunteer Support
Host Family National Volunteer Center
Regional Representative
Volunteer Head Teacher
Volunteer Benefits • • • • • • • • •
CLP 65,000 per month served Assistance obtaining a free Temporary Residence Visa and Chilean I.D. card Round-trip transportation from Santiago to the regional placement site Accommodations and meals with a host family In-country health insurance Pre-departure information and support Airport transfers upon arrival to Chile Classroom and professional experience Spanish E-Learning course
Volunteer Financial Responsibilities • Personal Expenses • Transportation to and from home country
Website
www.centrodevoluntarios.cl
Thank you!