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 Wednesday April 18 2007

More on Volunteering

Readers may recall that I directed them to a post by the FenceRider, last month, on Volunteer English Teaching. Today he has posted two updates on the benefits of volunteering for F2 or F5 visa holders: Why Teach for Free and Unexpected Developments.

After not teaching privates for 7 years I’ve decided to take on one as soon as I can find one, but unfortunately I don’t live in the Daegu area. If you do, be sure to read his post and take advantage of the opportunity.

I would also like to hear from readers who volunteer teach. Do you find the experience rewarding? Any difficulties with immigration?



Sean. inscribed these words of wisdom on Wednesday Apr 18, 2007 at 05:00 PM
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Fencerider wrote 32 words  on  Thursday Apr 19, 2007  at  08:14 AM Korea (South)

Thanks for the heads up and free advertising.  You also caught my mistake.  I should have mentioned F5 holders as well since they may have even more at stake in their communities.

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