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Welcome to the Unofficial Guide for volunteer teachers in Georgia. The purpose of this website is to provide information for prospective volunteers who are thinking of coming to Georgia to take part in the TLG program, and for existing volunteers within the country.
As the title of the website suggests, this is an unofficial guide, written by myself annd other volunteers, and reflects primarily on the experiences of the hundreds of volunteers who have been through the TLG program. As such, the information and opinions posted here are our own, and do not reflect any position of the TLG program. If you are looking for the official Teach and learn with Georgia homepage, go here instead...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to be a volunteer? Do I need a visa? What gifts should I bring my host family? What is the weather like? What is there to eat? What happens if I get sick? All of this, and much more, is answered in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
There are currently 57 active FAQ entries on this site.
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Can we give private lessons?
TLG Volunteers can give private lessons to anyone who is not a student in the classes they teach at school....
Thu, Dec 29th
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TLG explains to the host families that while hosting a volunteer, the host family is responsible for the hospitality towards the volunteer, but cannot control the volunteers’ schedule. Due to the ho...
TLG Volunteers can give private lessons to anyone who is not a student in the classes they teach at school....
To apply for the volunteering job for the “Teach and Learn with Georgia” program visit our web site www.tlg.gov.ge and click APPLY NOW. Then f...
As the project “Teach and Learn with Georgia” is of the high importance and priority, the Government of Georgia will co-share and co-fund the project and offer the following benefits to...
This is a matter of negotiation between you and your host family....
Articles
Want first-hand information about volunteering in Georgia? Every article on this site has been written and submitted by TLG volunteers, and are based on the experiences of teachers how have lived and travelled throughout the country. Want to know what to bring? Or how to cook Georgian food? The Articles Section is the place to look.
There are currently 16 active articles on this site.
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What Gift Should I Bring My Host Family?
It is recommended but not required that you bring a gift of some sort for your new host family and co teachers. Buying a gift for people you don’t know from a culture you don’t know muc...
Wed, Feb 22nd
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Welcome to Georgia! By this time you have likely done your research so you know what to expect from this experience. The following is my advice for Orientation Week and your initial placement in your host family.
1. First Week: Five...
Going to Armenia? The following information may help you in getting there; crossing the border, and having a great time once you are there.
Options for travel between Tbilisi and Yerevan
Note: Schedules may change...
What's The Weather Like?Though Georgia is a small country, its climate is very diverse. Answering this question is almost as difficult as describing the weather in America. Since you could be placed in snowy Svaneti, semi-tropical Batumi, o...
Teach and Learn with Georgia attracts people from many nationalities and walks of life. Some of us have been teaching for years, some are looking for a change or sabbatical in their professional lives, and some of have never held a posit...
It is recommended but not required that you bring a gift of some sort for your new host family and co teachers. Buying a gift for people you don’t know from a culture you don’t know much about can be daunting but here are som...
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Need to know what the weather's like in Batumi? Looking for teaching materials? Or want to read the multitude of volunteer blogs out there on the internet? Check out the Links section...Join Our Community!
Join the TLG-Volunteer Community today!!! Membership is free, and once signed up, volunteers will have access to a multitude of pages. Looking for other volunteers in your area? Try our volunteer finder.NEW: Volunteer Finder
Looking for other volunteers in your area? Need a teacher's contact details? Use the Volunteer Finder to locate teachers based all over Georgia.
Going to Tbilisi? Need a place to stay? Or travelling around Georgia and don't know where to go? Check out our Accommodation section, where hotels, guesthouses and hostels are listed by region.Blog of the Day
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