1. EDUCATION FOR THE POOR Summer English Program

2. About Us  Non-Profit Organization – granted 501(c)  Established in 2005  Not a student-run club at UCI Natalie Xuan Van Mission: Assisting the underprivileged in Vietnam escape the cycle of poverty through educational training and providing various resources in hopes of improving their quality of life.

3. Purpose of the Summer Program Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

4. Who are we looking for?  Dedicated volunteers  As an English Instructor  You will have your own class of students pre-assigned to you  Your focus will be on pronunciation, conversation and speaking, so knowing how to speak English very well is a must  At least 18 years old  No Vietnamese skills required

5. When is the Program?  Training dates/Meetings  Before the start of the program  TBD  Program is 5 weeks (or 6 weeks)  June 21, 2010 until July 23, 2010  Daily Schedule  Teaching in Class Mon –Fri  Each volunteer has 2 classes, 8-10:30am and 2-4:30pm  Weekends are free, some local trips/touring are planned for your enjoyment

6. What does volunteering entail?  Students are placed in 3 levels based on English proficiency  Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced  # of students  Range from 20-60 students/class  2 classes per volunteer  Books/Audio CDs are provided to guide teaching  Being able to write lesson plans and do more than just teaching from the book

7. Where are we volunteering?  Hue, Vietnam  Vinh, Vietnam  You will need your passport!

8. Costs/Accommodations  The only thing that you have to take care of is your airplane ticket  $650 - $1350  Personal Expenses  Souvenirs, other foods/café, calling home, going out  Dependent on each person ~$200  What is provided?  3 meals a day, provided everyday (unless you choose otherwise)  Living arrangements are made in advance for all volunteers to ensure their safety and comfort

9. How do I apply?  In Sign-in Sheet, write your name and email address (UCI account preferably) – Please write legibly  You will be sent an application to complete and send back to us  Depending on the number of applicants, you will be selected for an interview and know the results soon after  Applications are due Friday, Jan 8 th 2010  You can submit EARLIER though (recommended)

10. Short Video of Summer ’09 then Q & A Session