Linda Merrick Currently lives in Cincinnati, OH and grew up in Hammond, IN. In 2008 she moved to Cincinnati to attend Ambassador Bible Center. She has her Bachelor’s of Science in Early Childhood Education and is working as a head start preschool teacher. She has served at United Youth Camps as staff. She also served at the United Youth Corps...
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Teaching English and Leadership in Chile **Update: Volunteers Chosen
Needed: $9500
Received: $10000
Good Works will be co-sponsoring a project with United Youth Corps in Santiago, Chile from July 12, 2015 until July 26, 2015.
We are seeking two individuals who are passionate about teaching, and are willing to stretch outside of their comfort zone. The project will consist of teaching English, leadership, and speech. The classes will be hosted by the local congregation, and will be opened to community members. Certifications in teaching, English, or speech are preferred, though not required. Those selected must have a positive recommendation from their pastor.
Once selected, applicants will be involved with planning activities for the project. Team members should be able to maintain a positive attitude and be able to adapt to a changing schedule. Proficiency in the Spanish language is preferred, but not a requirement.
COST:
Room, board and ground transportation will be provided by Good Works. Participants are expected to provide half their airfare costs and any extracurricular activities (costs will vary depending on location of origin). Scholarships may be made available based on need.
Please see the fact sheet and apply at http://www.ucgyouthcorps.org/.
For further information please contact Lena VanAusdle at Lena_VanAusdle@ucg.org
Deadline to apply is March 2, 2015
**Update: Volunteers Chosen
The Chilean volunteers that have been working on organizing our upcoming project are pictured above.
Left to right:
above:
Jacqueline Galdames, Ivonne Barraza, Nicole Roig, Lorena Gonzalez, Sara Gippert, Emilio Gippert, Jaime Gallardo (Pastor)
seated:
Esteban Gippert, Jaime Diaz, Sergio Galdames.
Colaboradores, (Voluntarios de Chile)
Hemos estado trabajando con ellos en la organizacion de todo lo que viene.
de Izquierda a derecha:
Arriba:
Jacqueline Galdames, Ivonne Barraza, Nicole Roig, Lorena Gonzalez, Sara Gippert, Emilio Gippert, Jaime Gallardo (Pastor)
Sentados:
Esteban Gippert, Jaime Diaz, Sergio Galdames.
Steven is from Zephyrhills, Florida and is a member of the United Church of God in Tampa. Steven graduated from the University of South Florida with a business degree in 2013 and has since been managing, maintaining, and acquiring a real estate portfolio. Steven has a passion to travel and is an outdoors enthusiast who loves to enjoy God’s...
Shana Heslin is 22 and a baptised member of United Church of God. She is originally from the small town of Canberra, Australia but now attends the Melbourne East congregation. Shana has studied linguistics and is currently taking a Masters in Translation. By day, she teaches English as a second language, but sings classic ballads and reads...
Lena VanAusdle, the project coordinator, lives in the greater Cincinnati area with her husband, Lewis, and attends the Cincinnati East United Church of God congregation. Lena has her bachelor's degree in English, her master's degree in Clinical Counseling, and has a certificate from Ambassador Bible Center. She is passionate about learning...
Jaime Diaz, the project coordinator, became a Ministerial Assistant in United Church of God in 2013. He was recently ordained an elder; he and his wife Lorena Gonzalez serve the congregations of Temuco, Neuquén, and Bahía Blanca. They live in Temuco with their son. Jaime has attended church since 1990 and was baptized in 2003.
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Lewis VanAusdle, a project manager, lives in the greater Cincinnati area with his wife, Lena and attends the Cincinnati East United Church of God Congregation. Lewis has his bachelor's degree in industrial technology, his master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and a certificate from Ambassador Bible College. He currently...