Albania and Montenegro
Ministry of Education, English Language Teachers Association, local schools
Competitive candidates will have:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
• Experience with Model United Nations or Model European Union/Parliament.
Volunteers are placed throughout Albania and often live in small, underserved communities. All Volunteers in Albania will live with host families during their initial pre-service training and the first six months of their service. Volunteers are provided a small space heater for their bedroom.
None
Education
No
Albania
24
Yes
PCV
No
Plan and teach English lessons alongside your teacher counterpart.
Design and facilitate special events or activities to improve English language skills, such as spelling bee competitions.
Organize extracurricular activities focusing on youth development, such as camps, clubs and mentoring.
Plan and facilitate events that promote student empowerment through student government.
Design and implement projects to improve school facilities or involve the community in student learning.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school clubs and summer camps.
As an English Teacher, you will be trained to support local teachers in teaching English as a second language and facilitate student learning. Peace Corps/Albania and Montenegro will teach you Albanian to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive supplemental language learning resources.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to rural or semi-urban community where you will collaborate with elementary, middle, or secondary schools. You will work with the community to assess the local needs and develop solutions based on community needs and assets.
Receive first-class technical training to teach English anywhere.
Master transferable project management skills.
Learn and utilize intercultural skills through an immersive experience.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
