Taiwan: National Tainan Chia Chi Senior High School

About the local hosting organization

The project aims not only to promote cross-cultural understanding and foreign language learning but also to encourage cross-disciplinary exploration through extensive reading.

Presentation of the programme

Promoting creative reading activities with Chia-Chi library and high school students, especially during global holidays/festivals. Learning Mandarin and Taiwanese so as to immerse yourself in the local culture. Assisting to teach high school student’s your own language.

About the accomodation

The volunteer will stay with different host families, each family will host them for about 3 to 4 months.

About the location

The Chia Chi Senior high school is located in Tainan’s historic West Central District, which has a population of approximately 78,000.

Requirements

Fluent in English speaking, reading, writing and listening. Have a passion for promoting reading. Show patience as you will be working with children. Be creative and energetic and willing to embrace cultural diversity. Preferably for college students and older, or individuals with professional teaching skills.