Poland
Mission
Empower people of all ages through English language skills. Share the tangible love of Christ.
Description
These calls are based at the Polish Seminary of Theology and Humanities (PSTH) in Podkowa Lesna, Poland. There are a few different teaching roles including preschool and English as a second language (ESL). Students coming for language classes range from children to teens to adults, and classes are taught both in small groups and by individual tutoring. Volunteers at this location also participate fully in local community and church life, teaching the English Sabbath school class about half the time and helping with outreach to the communities. PSTH does note that the winters can be long and rather dark in Poland so that should be taken into consideration with applying for this call. People who struggle with depression or seasonal affective disorder may find this location challenging.
Quick Info
| Average fundraising goal | $3,500 |
| Living Allowance | 1000 Polish Zloty (about $270) per month provided by PSTH |
| Requirements | 1+ years of college experience and a visa: National Long Stay Visa (Type D) - apply several months before you go. |
| Language | Polish is the official and most common language spoken. Some people will know English as well. There are many who speak Russian, so if given the opportunity learn a little as well. |
| Timeline | Approximately 10 months |
Positions
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English Language Teacher
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Preschool Teacher/Child Development Center Assistant
More Info
Podkowa Lesna, Poland
- Watch a short video highlighting various sights in Podkowa Lesna.
Food is fairly affordable and there are several groceries stores close to the school campus. Polish cuisine is hearty with lots of dairy, potatoes, noodles, grains, and soups. Access to vegetables is fairly easy as well. You’ll probably come away from a year in Poland an expert and soup and pirogi making.
Volunteers share a furnished flat (apartment) with a kitchen, bathroom and shared laundry room. Internet is provided by PSTH. Lunches are also available to volunteers at the school cafeteria during the week.
