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Support Youth Readiness for Employment through English - Virtual Service with Ukraine - 14 weeks

Peace Corps

Peace Corps

Customer Service
United States
Posted on Jul 6, 2025
Start date
September 15, 2025

End date
December 26, 2025

Duration
14 weeks

ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Activity/project background

The partner lyceum is a part of Ukraine’s high school reform program in which each grade 10 class at the lyceum specializes in an in-depth study of a specific subject, such as English, geography, Ukrainian history, computer science, mathematics, or chemistry. This focused approach aims to strengthen students' subject-specific knowledge, equipping them for further education and professional pathways.

While the lyceum offers specialized academic programs, students lack structured opportunities to develop English language skills directly applicable to professional contexts. The lyceum seeks to fill this gap by offering an afternoon English club designed to equip students with essential workplace communication skills and improve their overall confidence in English. Starting September 2025, the weekly online club aims to support 30 high school students in grades 9-10 with practical resources to succeed in academic and business settings. By interacting with a Virtual Service Pilot Participant (VSPP), youth will improve their English communication skills for various professional contexts and interpersonal skills for effective, professional relationships.

Additionally, as the lyceum is close to the Polish border, students frequently seek partnerships with international organizations, making English proficiency even more vital. With the VSPP’s guidance, students will also gain exposure to potential international pathways, career options, and resilience to skillfully navigate opportunities as Ukraine works toward recovery and growth.

The organization has previously collaborated with the Peace Corps. They understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a two-year Volunteer.

Engagement and tasks

The VSPP will engage in the following tasks, in collaboration with their Host Country Partners:

  • Co-assess students’ current English knowledge and skill level to establish priority areas for club sessions
  • Co-design a resource pack of at least 12 session plans on topics related to using English professionally
  • Co-facilitate a weekly 1-hour online club session for the group of at least 30 students
  • Attend a weekly meeting with the Ukrainian counterpart for feedback and discussion
  • Co-facilitate club meetings and include cultural events on topics such as American holidays and historical events

VSPPs are expected to engage on the tasks listed above for an estimated 5-15 hours per week. This engagement is estimated to be 5 hours per week.

Online collaboration will generally occur between 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kyiv time. Specific times will be determined during orientation.

The Host Country Counterpart will have access to Zoom and WhatsApp for regular communication and collaboration.

Per the Child Protection Code of Conduct, when engaging online with minors (0-18), two adults must be present.

Optional Additional Activities

The Peace Corps mission is to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:

  • To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
  • To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
  • To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

Goal 1 will be achieved through the VSPP's engagement and completion of the above tasks. The counterpart and VSPP may also choose to identify an activity that aligns with Goal 2. Additionally, the VSPP may identify a Goal 3 activity to implement during their engagement. See recommendations and tools for Goal 3 activities.

Essential Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in any field

Experience:

  • 1 year of TEFL/TESOL in the U.S. or abroad
  • Working with youth (ages 12-16) in some capacity, such as a teacher, counselor, mentor, coach, or volunteer

Intercultural skills and motivation: Flexible, strong cross-cultural agility, high tolerance for ambiguity, able to work independently, resourceful, creative, and genuinely motivated and capable to serve virtually