Albania and Montenegro
Ministry of Education, 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 in teaching, developing educational materials, or mentoring youth.
Volunteers often live in small, underserved communities. All Volunteers in Montenegro 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
Montenegro
24
Yes
PCV
No
Plan and teach interactive English lessons that support various proficiencies and learning styles.
Design and facilitate special events or activities for English language learning, such as spelling bees or international writing competitions.
Organize extracurricular activities for youth, such as camps, clubs, and mentoring programs.
Develop 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 sports, creative arts clubs, or digital literacy classes.
As an English Teacher, you will be trained to support English teachers and facilitate student learning. Peace Corps/Albania and Montenegro will teach you Montenegrin to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources and, may also learn Albanian, depending on where you are assigned.
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 practical, high-quality training that equips you to teach English anywhere.
Gain project management, leadership, and intercultural collaboration skills transferable to any profession.
Learn Montenegrin, a blend of Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian languages, and used across the majority of the Western Balkan region.
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.
