Qualifications and Code of Conduct
 Applicants should demonstrate:
- A desire to serve children. Your children will learn to speak because they want to communicate with you. Teaching and preparation is your first priority. We have found that when volunteers put their teaching responsibilities first, doors are opened in other areas such as travel, cultural experiences, friendships, language learning, and other meaningful consequences that are common with service.
- High moral integrity. Think about your different teachers growing up. Who were the most influential on you, as a person? We believe that the best teachers are the best people, regardless of what they are teaching. With that in mind, it's important to us that volunteers demonstrate strong character and high moral integrity. Parents and schools entrust you with their children's education and we want to exceed their expectations.
- Good social skills. Often, the friendships you develop with other ILP volunteers are the best part of the experience.You will teach in a team with other American volunteers. You will be living, teaching and playing together, and it's important that everyone works well with others, in and out of the classroom. Your team is an important part of the support network while you are in a foreign country.
- Performing skills. You need to show competence in any activity that you do in front of people; music, drama, art, dance, , leadership, or speaking are skills that demonstrate this competence. Employing ILP activities in the classroom is more like leading a well-structured birthday party than teaching a class.
- Willingness to abide by the rules and Code of Conduct of ILP. ILP volunteers represent the best of American values. The following guidelines are to ensure your safety and your success in teaching.
- Abstain from alcohol, tobacco, and
- Be chaste in all relationships
- Do not use vulgar or profane language
- Obey the law
- Maintain a neat appearance
- Follow all rules and help other teachers do the same
While we would love to send everyone who wants to serve, the schools that we work with prefer native English speakers who are current residents or citizens of the U.S. or Canada.
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