Support English Communication Clubs for University Students - Ukraine

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Activity/project background

The Ukrainian universities are dedicated to academic excellence, democratic values, and international collaboration. They focus on expanding international partnerships, strengthening interdisciplinary research, and modernizing teaching and learning practices. They are particularly interested in enhancing English-language instruction, especially with spoken English and intercultural communication, and engaging with Peace Corps’ Virtual Service Pilot Participants (VSPPs).

Engagement and Tasks

• Co-develop learning resources that incorporate U.S. culture
• Co-design English club session plans with clear policies, procedures, resources, and outcomes designed to improve students' fluency, confidence, and cultural understanding
• Co-teach a 60-minute virtual summer camp session twice per week for a group of 15–20 students aged 18–20
• Assess sessions with co-teachers and identify learning objectives and appropriate communicative activities based on the assessment

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in any field
• Experience: 1 year of TEFL/English teaching to university students
• Intercultural skills and motivation: Flexible, strong cross-cultural agility, high tolerance for ambiguity, able to work independently, resourceful, creative, and genuinely motivated and capable to serve virtually