Maryknoll China Service Project

MARYKNOLL CHINA SERVICE PROJECT

Application Procedure for Maryknoll Volunteer Teacher Program

2012 – 2013

Thank you for your interest in the Maryknoll Volunteer Teaching Program. Please note that the application consists of several parts as stated in the checklist below:

1. Completed Application Form (Please type)*
2. Updated Resume*
3. Two Letters of Recommendation**

*Send the typed application and resume via e-mail to:

** Post the two letters of recommendation to:

Ms. Loretta Ho

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers

44 Stanley Village Road

Hong Kong

Letters of recommendation must have a signature and be printed on letterhead

Your application will not be considered until ALL parts of the application are completed.

All application documents must be received by the deadline, February 1, 2012

Any further comments or questions can be directed to:

Ms. Loretta Ho

or

Fr. Brian Barrons, M.M.

MARYKNOLL CHINA VOLUNTEER TEACHERS PROGRAM

(Application Form)

A. GENERAL INFORMATION (Please type Application)

Name:

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Last First Middle

Gender: Male ( ) Female ( )

Present address:

Current Phone:______Mobile Phone: ______

Fax:______E-Mail:______

Permanent address:

Permanent Phone:______E-Mail:______

Birthday:______(M/D/Y)

Religious Affiliation:______

Email:

Website: www.chinaserve.org

B. HEALTH INFORMATION

Health: ( ) Excellent ( ) Good ( ) Fair ( ) Poor

Do you have any medical restriction? Please explain any medical problems you may have, including previous hospitalizations, surgery, dental and chronic medical conditions.

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C. EDUCATION BACKGROUND

University/College:______

Year of Graduation:______

Degree:______

Teaching Experience (if applicable)______16 weeks students

Teaching______(in years)

D. PRESENT OCCUPATION

E. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Do we have your permission to contact the references you have asked to write your letters of recommendation? Yes ( ) No ( )

How did you hear about the Maryknoll China Volunteer Teaching Program?

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What are your reasons for applying for a teaching position in China? What do you hope to gain?

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Please list your previous overseas experience. Be specific (teaching, exchange student, holiday, exposure to different cultures, etc)

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What special gifts/skills can you offer the China Service Project, i.e. teaching experience, personal achievements, etc?

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Please list all languages you speak. Include languages you have studied and your fluency in the language.

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Why have you chosen the Maryknoll China Volunteer Teaching Program versus other volunteer teaching programs in China?

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Please list any service or volunteer work you have been involved with in the past.

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Please list any information you would like us to be aware of relevant to this program.

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Please write a 500 word reflection on the following:

-  What influences in your life stand out as the most significant?

-  How does your family react to your plans to pursue this cross-cultural service?

-  What are you strengths and weakness?

-  Describe your spiritual life/journey