IN BITOLA AND OHRID, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Since 2013, the Macedonia Schools Project has recruited interested volunteers to provide conversational English to Macedonian students. The program’s goal is: to provide volunteers with a meaningful, quality experience in The Republic of North Macedonia while supporting aspiring students in improving their English language skills.
Qualifications: Experienced or retired teachers or college level students interested in teaching and gaining a cross-cultural experience. Others comfortable in school classrooms are welcome to apply.
Program fee is $750* for a 2-week experience (mid-June/mid-July). The program fee covers accommodations, Macedonian teacher and interpreter time and supplies. Since the MSP is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization your costs may be tax deductible.
Accommodations (optional): Volunteer costs cover housing with a local Macedonian family (if possible) within walking distance of the school and includes breakfast each day.
Teaching environment: The MSP will provide students, classrooms and a qualified Macedonian teacher/interpreter to work with you to ensure the highest quality experience for you and the students.
The MSP coordinator will also assist you in developing appropriate lesson plans to suit the program participants, students and teachers. All students involved will have some knowledge of English but need practice in using their language skills with native English speakers.
The Macedonian classrooms have limited resources so volunteers are encouraged to bring educational materials. In addition, volunteer teachers are encouraged to introduce other subjects such as art, science, music, biology, sports, theatre or other topics you feel comfortable with. Outdoor lessons are highly recommended in 2023. Volunteers will be expected to teach about 1-2 hours a day, 5 days each week.
Volunteer teachers are free to experience the many cultural and historical offerings available in the Ohrid and Bitola areas during the summer.
Volunteers must sign Macedonia Schools Project volunteer program release form before departure.
Application due date: May 1, 2023.
For more information contact Tom Lineham, Coordinator for the Macedonia Schools Project at:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Or: 360-977-2237. See the MSP website page for photos and information
about MSP projects at: www.makschools.info.
**Note: Volunteers who make their own housing arrangements reduce the program fee to $350 per
volunteer. Volunteers cover all transportation costs to reach the Republic of North Macedonia. Financial
assistance may be available.
