IN BITOLA AND OHRID, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Since 2013, the Macedonia Schools Project has recruited interested volunteers to provide conversational English classes 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 $350 plus housing for 2-weeks beginning mid-June, 2024. Since the MSP is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization your costs may be tax deductible.

Housing: The MSP will arrange housing unless volunteers make their own arrangements. The estimated 2-week housing costs are: $350 for Bitola and $700 for Ohrid. When possible, MSP will situate volunteers with local families.

Teaching environment: The MSP will recruit interested students, classrooms and a qualified Macedonian teacher/translator 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. Volunteers may choose the students age level (including adults). All students involved will have some knowledge of English but wish to improve 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. 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 forms before departure. Applications and fees due: April 15, 2024.

For more information contact Tom Lineham, Coordinator for the Macedonia Schools Project at: makschools@yahoo com. Or call: 360-977-2237. Visit the MSP website for photos and additional information at: msp.charity.

Note: Volunteers cover all transportation costs to reach the Republic of North Macedonia. Financial assistance may be available.