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Learning Enterprises

Expanding horizons through global volunteerism

Who are we?

What is Learning Enterprises?

• Established in 1992 - a 501(c)3 non-profit
• rganization.
• We send university students to villages

across the world who want a volunteer English speaking teacher.

• Our volunteers live with a host family;

complete immersion in the local culture.

• We are completely student-run, all our staff

are volunteers and alumni.

• We run a tight ship - No program fee.
• We believe in our volunteers - you control

your experience

Why join an LE program this summer?

• To be of service to a community who need your skills

and talents.

• To discover another culture - and be an ambassador for

your own.

• Work for an international not-for-profit organization.
• Meet like-minded people and become a part of our

vast alumni body.

Our Mission

• To foster creativity.
• Expand horizons through the use
• f English.
• Cross cultural exchange.
• Spread the spirit of volunteerism.
• Provide rewarding work

experience for young people - both in country and on return.

How does it work

• During the academic year, we recruit volunteers.
• Meanwhile, schools in our program countries ask for

summer teachers.

• Our country directors select host families and schools for
• ur volunteers.
• LE exists to bring the two communities together.

Explaining our programs

• Developed programs are our established

programs that have been running for several years.

• Transitioning programs are currently

lacking one or more of the key aspects of an LE program. Transitioning programs may have previously been pilot programs

• r developed programs.
• Pilot programs are generally in their first
• r second year of operation. Prepare to

step into the unknown with a sense of adventure as you break new ground.

Our Programs

The Americas

• Panama
• Brazil

Panama

• Developed program.
• June 9th to August 4th 2015
• Number of Volunteers: 10
• Language Requirement: Intermediate
• Location: Rural Los Santos region
• Living Conditions: Basic
• Cheap cost of living
• No visa requirement for US citizens.

Brazil

• Pilot program
• Dates: 1st June to 9th July
• Number of volunteers: 5-8
• Language Requirement: None

(though Spanish is helpful)

• Location: Sao Paulo (city program)
• Living Conditions: mostly modern
• Takes place during the school year

but your work will be supplementary to the English classes they already take

Europe

• Poland
• Hungary/Slovakia
• Croatia/Romania
• Moldova

Poland

• Developed program.
• June 22nd - August 2nd 2015
• Number of volunteers: 18-20
• Language Requirement: None.
• Location: small/ mid-sized towns across

Poland, mostly rural

• Living Conditions: Modern.
• No Visas required for US or EU citizens

Hungary and Slovakia

• Developed program
• 16th June - 3rd August
• First established Learning Enterprises

Program.

• Number of Volunteers: 12-15
• Language Requirement: None
• Location: Rural - small towns
• Living conditions: Modern
• Duration: 3 weeks in Hungary/3 weeks in

Slovakia

• No visa required for US or EU citizens

Romania and Croatia

• Developed program
• Dates 23rd June to 9th August 2015
• Number of volunteers: 14-20
• Living Conditions: basic to moderate,
• Rural setting
• Teaching locations;
• Summer camp;
• Youth centre;
• Orphanage;
• Villages
• No visa required for US or EU citizens

Moldova

• Transitioning program
• Dates June 29th to July 26th
• Number of volunteers: 7-8
• Language Requirement: None
• Village Setting: Rural
• Living Conditions: Fairly basic
• Leadership potential
• Need to be adventurous – will be part of

a new era

Africa

• Mauritius

Mauritius

• Developed program
• July 12th to August 17th (open to change)
• Number of volunteers: 9-13
• Language Requirements: French
• Location: Rural, Urban, Suburban
• Living Conditions: Modern
• Requirement of a village service project.
• Small island -> will spend lots of time

with the other volunteers

Asia

• Mongolia
• China
• Thailand

Mongolia

• Transitioning program.
• June 6th to July 4th 2015
• Number of volunteers: 4 – 6
• Language Requirement: None.
• Village Setting: Urban

(Ulaanbataar)

• Living Conditions: Fairly modern
• Ideal program if you need to fit in
• ther plans during the summer

China

• Developed program.
• July 6th - August 8th 2015
• Number of volunteers: 18-20
• Language Requirement: None
• Location: Very rural
• Living Conditions: Basic
• Teach and stay with a Chinese

teaching-partner

Thailand

• Transitioning program
• Dates: June 15th to August 2nd 2015
• Number of volunteers: 18-20
• Language Requirement: None
• Location: Rural villages (Central plain)
• Living Conditions: Modern
• Duration: 7 weeks
• Requirement of a volunteer service

project

Program structure

• All of our programs have a basic structure:
• Orientation - the first few days are spent preparing to teach and

live in country.

• Mid-point - around the middle of the program there is a break to

reflect on how things are going and share ideas.

• Wrap-up - time to reflect on what's passed at the end of the

programme.

• Furthermore, all volunteers will undertake a common teacher training

program prior to departure which will take place on campus and on-line.

The next steps

Is Learning Enterprises for you?

• You decide what you will do in the classroom - nobody will hold

your hand.

• Volunteering doesn’t end in the classroom.
• LE is run by student volunteers.
• Times can get tough in foreign countries.
• Unexpected challenges are guaranteed.
• Self-sufficiency and independence required.

How much will it cost?

• No program fee.
• Essentials are covered by your host family.
• $20 application fee before the 11th of January and $30 application fee thereafter.
• Volunteers are asked to fund raise about $200-250 for the organization.
• Bring some small gifts for your host family.
• Vaccinations, visa etc.
• LE requires each volunteer to submit a $500 security deposit check which we will only cash if you drop
• ut of the program after committing.
• LE takes no responsibility for your travel costs:

You may apply to LE's travel fund - selection is highly competitive and you should not apply on the basis of receiving a travel grant. Many alumni have previously successfully applied for funding from colleges etc.

Application

• Pay application fee and fill in a short

application form online.

• Interviewed by your Campus Director.
• Then passed onto the Program Director
• f the program you have applied to.
• You can choose up to two programs - so

if you don't get your first choice, you may be interviewed for your second.

• Rolling applications - the sooner you

apply the better.

Dates

• 24th November - Applications open ($20 to

apply)

• 11th January - Application cost rises to $30
• 15th February - All applications close

• Visit us: www.learningenterprises.org
• Email your campus directors at:

info@learningenterprises.org

Questions?