| Apply Now Please note: because we extended the application deadline we have pushed back the final decision notification date. Applicants will be notified of their application result as these results become available. We apologize for the delay and the inconvenience, and ask for your patience as we finish the interview process. All applications submitted by the priority deadline of February15th are being considered for the limitedamount of volunteer positions available. Applications received after February 15th will not be penalized, but interviews will be offered on a rolling basis while program slots remain available. Please submit applications as soon aspossible in order to increase your chances of receiving an interview. The Application Process: The Learning Enterprises application process is three-tiered, consisting of the written application and two interviews. All applications are considered on a rolling basis, and we advise that you apply early. You will be billed for the $15 application fee after the receipt of your application.
Written application: The written application consists of personal information, 5 short answer questions, and an updated resume. The application and detailed instructions can be downloaded at the link below. Application Fee: Two to three business days after the receipt of your written application, you will receive a confirmation email with an attached Google Checkout invoice for the $15 application fee. After payment is received, we will send you a second confirmation email and your application will be processed for review. The modest application fee allows Learning Enterprises to process the growing number of applications as quickly and efficiently as possible. First-round interview: Our Campus Directors review written applications and may invite you to do a first-round interview. The first-round interview is a general fit interview. It is an opportunity for us to learn more about you and for you to learn more about us. This may be an in-person interview for those applicants near one of our main campuses and a phone interview for all others. Second-round interview: The Campus Directors will forward recommended applicants to the Program Directors who conduct the second round of interviews for selected applicants. This interview is country-specific, and will evaluate your fit with the program of your choice. Almost all program interviews will take place over the phone. Decisions will be announced in early March for all programs
NOTE: All LE volunteers assume responsibility for obtaining their plane tickets and visas in a timely manner. Any volunteer accepted to a program with visa requirements must apply immediately upon his/her acceptance. Non-U.S. citizens may have special visa requirements and are required to notify their program director of these requirements. Additionally, accepted volunteers must sign a liability waiver, code of conduct form, and submit a $500 security deposit check that WILL NOT be deposited unless the volunteer withdraws from his/her program. Should a program be canceled for any reason, security deposits will not be cashed and the affected volunteers will be encouraged to join a different country program or to take part in LE the following summer.
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| Testimonials “What I think was most important was knowing that I connected with my students and left them with something deeper and more important than a greater knowledge of English… It’s difficult for me to put into words just how moving it is…when your students come from all over the village an early Saturday morning to say goodbye and stand crying as they watch you get on the bus that will take you away. These are memories I will keep with me for the rest of my life.” Adam Baldwin, China 2007 “A volunteer for LE must be able to expect the unexpected and be able to go with the flow. The organization and the volunteers have a love for exploration, discovering the unknown, and are not afraid of challenges or roadblocks.” Rory Birmingham, Mexico 2006 “Learning Enterprises is not about sending money, making a donation, or sending a postcard to a foreign country. It is about being able to put a name to a face, breaking through textbook limitations, and knowing you have taught your students much more than English.” Alejandra Amador, Honduras 2007 “English language education in most countries is rigid and analytical. At Learning Enterprises, volunteers are encouraged to focus on fostering creativity, which in turn instills a creative streak in students who are particularly touched.” Robert Stein, Hungary/Slovakia 2006 |
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