WorldTeach

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I am in Chile as a part of WorldTeach, a volunteer program. Check it out http://worldteach.org/ It is a great organization. I will be working for them through Dec. 06

here is what their website says about the organization,

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries.

WorldTeach was founded by a group of Harvard students in 1986, in response to the need for educational assistance in developing countries. It also addressed a growing interest among people in the U.S. and elsewhere to serve, teach and learn as volunteers overseas. Since its inception, WorldTeach has placed thousands of volunteer educators in communities throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and the Pacific.

Based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University, WorldTeach offers the benefits of a well-established volunteer organization, while also providing more comprehensive, personalized support and training as a small NGO. In each of our programs, volunteers are placed in schools and host communities in developing countries that specifically request WorldTeach volunteers and would otherwise be unable to afford or locate qualified teachers. Volunteers receive training, language preparation, and field support, empowering them to make an impact that will last long after they leave.:

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Photos

The WT Crew
This is a photo during our training in Santiago the first 3 weeks we were here. This is all of the WT people, our leader Josh( the short one in the back with glasses9 and Ivan, the english department chair of the institutes where we teach.

More folks
Preston, my site partner in Viña, and Kelly who volunteers in Santiago.

fearless leaders
Josh, our orientation assistant Jen, and Ivan.

Courtney´s Birthday Party
Courtney is the dark haired girl in the front/right. She had a pirate-themes birthday party. A blast!!!

The Boys (Nick and Nate)
We alwasy got the names mixed up. They are both tall, both went to Notre Dame and both are from the midwest. It was an honest mistake! poor guys.

Claire my faithful friend
Claire and I were roommates during training and became quick friends. She is so honest, sincere, quick witted and smart and was 1 of the 3 Christians in our group (including me). It was really fun to get to know here and I am sure we will share lots more experiences together.

Courtney Yarsley and Andree
A break during our long training sessions. We would have class/training from about 9am-1, lunch, more training until 4 or so and afterwards we had spanish classes for a few hours. It make for long days. But worth it.

Our amazing leader Josh Pilz
Josh is from Wisconsin. He is super-smart and amazing at teaching english as a second language. His advice and input is pricesless. He has been so helpful in getting us started and ready for our jobs at the local community colleges.