Guide to Summers and Sabbaticals for Teachers: Habitat for Humanity Teacher Fellows

Habitat for Humanity Teacher Fellows
www.habitat.org/youthprograms/parent_teacher_leader/teacher/default.aspx

Location: United States (Washington)

Duration: One week in July

The Experience: Habitat for Humanity annually selects thirteen K-12 teachers to participate in a week-long awareness-building program. Participants spend the first half of each day building housing for low-income community members; afternoons and evening are dedicated to learning about Habitat and the local host community through tours, visits to other non-profits and meetings with homeowners and affiliate staff.

Financial Info: Airfare (up to $600), ground transportation, housing, meals, and educational materials are provided

FYI: As part of participation in the Habitat Teacher Fellows program, participants commit to leading a new Habitat project with their students following the conclusion of the program. Examples of projects include starting a Habitat for Humanity campus chapter, organizing a Global Village trip or utilizing Habitat for Humanity’s classroom lessons

Eligibility: Current K-12 teacher; previous experience with Habitat for Humanity preferred but not required

To Apply: Application, letter from employer verifying full-time teaching status

Application Deadline: January 11

Contact:
Habitat for Humanity International
121 Habitat Street
Americus, GA 31709
Phone: 800.422.4828 x2412
youthprograms@habitat.org