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Italy

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TEACH CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH
Serve in the heel of the boot along
the Adriatic Sea in the famed Puglia
region in a quaint community of
southern Italy.

Obtain a non-tourist perspective
of daily life by working with high
school students in the classroom
and adults in the community. You’ll
get to know teachers and students
through service and build relation-
ships based upon mutual respect
and understanding.

You don’t need previous teaching
experience to engage the imagination
of eager high school students. You’ll
lend a significant educational ad-
vantage to Italian children, working
together to help improve their future
employment opportunities through
Italy Volunteer Darlene Chirman teaching students with a globe. Photo English!
by Team Leader Phyllis Thompson.
“Simple conversations are highly valued. Every day brought something new. I believe
we cooperatively made a difference in spreading goodwill from the USA. Small steps
are invaluable to peace.” ~Five-time Italy Volunteer John Wheeler

Lodging and Meals:
• Comfortable, modern hotel
Community Volunteer Work Projects: • Double-occupancy rooms
• Single occupancy available
Teach conversational English in secondary classrooms during the • European & American breakfast
school year, or at a summer English language camp to adults or • Lunch and dinner at restaurants
high school students.
Free-Time Options:
You’re needed to work in the classrooms, assist teachers, review • Olive gardens & winery tours
homework, prepare students for tests and serve as a resource on • Museums, markets, art galleries
history, lifestyles, sports and popular culture. Teach four hours • Explore the Peninsula of Salento
each day, Monday through Friday. You’ll also have time each day • Brilliant, spacious beaches
to collaborate with your teammates and prepare for classes the
next day. You can employ a number of techniques to engage the Standard service programs are one and two
weeks. See date sheet for program dates and
students: songs, games, skits and the occasional field trip. This tax-deductible program contributions.
is an especially good opportunity for older teens and adult fam-
ily members to volunteer together! We’ll provide you an English
teaching guide. Your personal service helps improve the long-
term educational future of Puglia’s youth.

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