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HungaryHungary

Hungary FactsHungary Facts Population: About 10 millionPopulation: About 10 million Ethnic groups: Hungarian 90% Roma 4% German 3% Serb 2%Ethnic groups: Hungarian 90% Roma 4% German 3% Serb 2% Principal Languages: Hungarian, Romanian, German, SlavicPrincipal Languages: Hungarian, Romanian, German, Slavic Government: Unicameral Parliamentary DemocracyGovernment: Unicameral Parliamentary Democracy Economy: Mining, metallurgy, wheat, corn, sunflower seed, Economy: Mining, metallurgy, wheat, corn, sunflower seed,

potatoes, sugar beetspotatoes, sugar beets Monetary unity: forint, expect to convert to Euro in futureMonetary unity: forint, expect to convert to Euro in future Joined NATO in 1999, Joined EU in 2004Joined NATO in 1999, Joined EU in 2004 Important change: In 1989, Parliament legalized freedom of Important change: In 1989, Parliament legalized freedom of

assembly and associationassembly and association Geography: Eastern half is a great fertile plan, the AlfordGeography: Eastern half is a great fertile plan, the Alford Labor force: Services 66.7%, Industry 27.1%, Agriculture 6.2%Labor force: Services 66.7%, Industry 27.1%, Agriculture 6.2%

Host OrganizationHost Organization

Our Host is the Municipality of Our Host is the Municipality of Hódmezõvásárhely, a town of approximately of Hódmezõvásárhely, a town of approximately of 50,000. 50,000.

The Mayor of The Mayor of Hódmezõvásárhely,Hódmezõvásárhely, Lázar János, Lázar János, initially invited Global Volunteers to the city in initially invited Global Volunteers to the city in 2002 and continues to be extremely supportive of 2002 and continues to be extremely supportive of the program.the program.

The teaching program is administered through The teaching program is administered through many schools in the area.many schools in the area.

Volunteer Work ProjectsVolunteer Work Projects

Volunteers teach conversational English.Volunteers teach conversational English. Students range in skill level and age. We work with Students range in skill level and age. We work with

elementary and high school students; as well as with elementary and high school students; as well as with university students and adults.university students and adults.

Class sizes vary.Class sizes vary.

Conversations with students build confidence and Conversations with students build confidence and lasts long after the volunteers have left.lasts long after the volunteers have left.

Students often seek out the volunteers for Students often seek out the volunteers for individual conversations so they can practice individual conversations so they can practice speaking English with a native speakerspeaking English with a native speaker

Hungary Team LeaderHungary Team LeaderMost Global Volunteers service programs are managed Most Global Volunteers service programs are managed

bybyon-site staff who live in the communities we serve.on-site staff who live in the communities we serve.However, in a few places, including Hungary, GlobalHowever, in a few places, including Hungary, GlobalVolunteers USA staff and volunteer team leaders Volunteers USA staff and volunteer team leaders

managemanagethe programs.the programs.

Most of our Hungary teams are led by Milt Diehl. Milt Most of our Hungary teams are led by Milt Diehl. Milt firstfirst

joined Global Volunteers for a service program in 1997 joined Global Volunteers for a service program in 1997 andand

has since led more then 20 teams.has since led more then 20 teams.

Accommodations Accommodations Hotel Fáma - Charming, tourist-class Hotel Fáma - Charming, tourist-class All rooms have a private bath All rooms have a private bath Cable TV, CNN, BBC, Internet access is Cable TV, CNN, BBC, Internet access is

available.available. Centrally located - within walking distance Centrally located - within walking distance

of the town square, stores, restaurants, of the town square, stores, restaurants, and many of the schools where we teachand many of the schools where we teach

The hotel staff is extremely competent, The hotel staff is extremely competent, helpful, and welcoming.helpful, and welcoming.

MealsMeals

Breakfast is buffet style at the hotel.Breakfast is buffet style at the hotel.

During the week, volunteers prepare and During the week, volunteers prepare and pack their own lunch after breakfast.pack their own lunch after breakfast.

Dinner is eaten at different restaurants Dinner is eaten at different restaurants where we have the opportunity to enjoy a where we have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of typical and traditional Hungarian variety of typical and traditional Hungarian dishes.dishes.

TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION All volunteers arrive and depart from Ferihegy

International Airport in Budapest, Hungary.

Volunteers are met by team leader and/or a representative from the Mayor's Office.

TTravel is by van or train to Hódmezõvásárhely.

The trip by van takes about 2½ hours.

Teams walk to all work sites, restaurants, and most local free time activities.

ITINERARYITINERARY

Two-week program itinerary (Eight-hour work days):

Saturday: Arrivals and begin orientation Sunday: Continue team orientation Monday - Friday: Work project – teaching (free time in the evenings) Saturday & Sunday: Free time Monday - Thursday: Work project Friday: Work project; “final

celebration” Saturday: Departure

Free TimeFree Time Historical walking tour in Historical walking tour in

HódmezõvásárhelyHódmezõvásárhely Visit restored Synagogue and Holocaust Visit restored Synagogue and Holocaust

MuseumMuseum Visit local potter's workshop and display Visit local potter's workshop and display

roomroom Visit Town Hall and celebration hallVisit Town Hall and celebration hall Visit Alford GalleryVisit Alford Gallery Visit embroidery factory and displayVisit embroidery factory and display Visit Szeged, Putsza, BudapestVisit Szeged, Putsza, Budapest

WeatherWeather Hungary has a temperate, continental climate. Hungary has a temperate, continental climate.

Historically, the temperatures in southern Hungary Historically, the temperatures in southern Hungary range from very warm in the summer months to range from very warm in the summer months to cold and blustery in the winter. cold and blustery in the winter.

Weather in the early spring and the late fall can be Weather in the early spring and the late fall can be quite variable. For example, in March and quite variable. For example, in March and November it is not unknown to have some days November it is not unknown to have some days approach 65 degrees while other days the approach 65 degrees while other days the temperature hovers around freezing. temperature hovers around freezing.

The majority of spring is typically mild, and The majority of spring is typically mild, and autumn is typically cool. Flowers are often seen autumn is typically cool. Flowers are often seen abundantly during the spring months.abundantly during the spring months.

WHAT’S INCLUDEDWHAT’S INCLUDED

Comfortable accommodationsComfortable accommodations All meals – local cuisineAll meals – local cuisine Airport transfers and daily transportationAirport transfers and daily transportation Team leader Team leader Emergency medical evacuation insuranceEmergency medical evacuation insurance Work project materialsWork project materials You pay for free time activitiesYou pay for free time activities Global Volunteers makes all in-country Global Volunteers makes all in-country

arrangements except free timearrangements except free time

Servant Learner ModelServant Learner Model

Global Volunteers works onlyGlobal Volunteers works only At the invitation of local organizationsAt the invitation of local organizations On projects determined by local decisionOn projects determined by local decision Under the direction of local leadersUnder the direction of local leaders On community-based projectsOn community-based projects Hand-in-hand with local peopleHand-in-hand with local people

Community-driven DevelopmentCommunity-driven Development

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