Volunteer for ICE with the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE)

The CTF/FCE is seeking English and French-speaking Canadian teachers at the elementary and secondary levels who are interested in volunteering their time and talents to offer professional development in-service programs in partnership with teacher organizations in developing countries. Each year, over 50 Canadian teachers are chosen to volunteer on CTF/FCE’s ICE in countries throughout Africa and the Caribbean. The in-service projects take place in July.

All candidates must:

• be a Canadian citizen;

• hold a Canadian passport valid until at least July 2026 at the time of application (proof that a passport application

has been made will be accepted);

• be a member of a provincial or territorial teacher organization that supports ICE;

• hold a valid teaching certificate;

• have completed at least five years of teaching in Canada by July 2025;

• be in excellent health and be able to work in developing country conditions;

• have high standards of professionalism and personal conduct;

• show evidence of flexibility and mature judgment;

• be willing to put the team and project needs above personal needs.

Please note:

ICE is a volunteer experience. Administrative, travel, and living expenses are covered by the CTF/FCE and its Member

Organizations. No salaries or honoraria are paid to ICE participants. No family or friends are permitted to accompany the participants during pre-departure orientation or overseas programs.

Applications forms are available from Evelyne Landry at QPAT: [email protected]

Applications must be submitted by December 9, 2024 at the latest.

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