Programme Details
Volunteering in Moldova is a great way to make a positive contribution to the local community. What is more, if you teach English in Moldova you also gain a great insight in to everyday Moldovan life and culture. You become one of the locals as well as making lots of friends with other volunteers. You do not need any specific skills or qualifications to teach English in Moldova, just enthusiasm and a desire to help to those less fortunate than you.
Most of the schools were constructed in the Soviet era and appear similar to schools across the former Soviet empire. Facilities are basic with the main resources being a blackboard and a piece of chalk although increasingly schools have computers as well as video recorders.
The Volunteer Role
Volunteers can teach English in elementary, secondary schools and in an English Language Centre. In addition to classroom teaching, volunteers share resources, develop teaching materials with local teachers, and become involved in community and school-based projects. You are also able to teach French in the schools if you prefer.
Most volunteers work in a secondary school where students start to learn English at about ten years old. Your main focus as a volunteer is to teach conversational English. The local teachers will assist you with classroom preparation and lesson content. Moldovan students are enthusiastic to find out about life outside of Moldova as most haven't had the opportunity to travel. You will find yourself a popular addition to the local teaching staff.
There are typically thirty students in a class. Volunteers work mainly in language lessons although there maybe opportunities to help in other classes such as sports and music.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Airport pick up
- Accommodation whilst on project
- Orientation
- Transport to and from project
- A mobile SIM-card
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Spending Money
- Visa cost
Prices and Durations
Moldova Teaching Volunteers - 1 week £329
Moldova Teaching Volunteers - 2 weeks £469
Moldova Teaching Volunteers - 3 weeks £619
Moldova Teaching Volunteers - 4 weeks £759
