Description:
The program begins with a two week intensive Spanish course with local Spanish teachers in a private language school. Candidates will then volunteer for 4 - hours a day in a local organization in their chosen field. Part of the application process is a screening phone interview to ensure that candidates are placed in the Sector that best corresponds to them. We can usually guarantee placement as the program is not competitive and we place year round, starting the first Monday of each month.
Participation in this program will massively upgrade your Resume and provide the ability to become fluent in Spanish. All candidates have a Mexican Supervisor at their volunteer assignments, plus a local Volunteer Advisor, fluent in Spanish and English, living in Oaxaca. This is a fairly customized program and process, with anywhere from 3 to 10 candidates starting programs each month. Housing is your own room in a shared apartment or guesthouse.
Participants will teach English to local Oaxacan people. They may teach in a public primary school, a low risk boys juvenile hall, government offices or at private language schools.
Highlights:
* The amount of time you choose to volunteer is flexible, with program lengths ranging from 1 to 12 months.
* Extensive Pre-Departure Orientation and counseling.
* You will be met on arrival in Oaxaca, and taken directly to your accommodation.
* Program and city Orientation provided.
* 2 weeks, 4 hours a day of intensive Spanish language classes.
* Excursions are included during your intensive Spanish course.
* Accommodation in a shared apartment or guesthouse.
* Volunteer assignments are for 4 hours each day in a local organization, assisting and working with the local people. You will gain real, international experience to add to your resume.
* The Adelante Director in Oaxaca is English speaking and is available to you for support, assistance and in many other ways should you need it.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn about and live in another culture. Some Spanish is helpful although we can and do place beginner - beginners. Candidates should be enrolled in a University or have already graduated.
Minimum Education: High School
Intern Types:
Education
and English as a Second Language
Languages:
English
and Spanish
Cost in US$: From $2,195 to $5,690 for 1-6 months, plus $150 application fee. Please contact Adelante to inquire about prices for longer programs up to 12 months.
Cost Includes:
Excursions,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Language instruction,
Pre-departure orientation/Training
and Written materials pre-departure
* Pre-departure interview, written materials and counseling and assistance as needed.
* Airport pickup on arrival.
* Housing for duration of program - own private room in a shared apartment.
* 2 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes.
* Some excursions included during first 2 weeks.
* Volunteer placement in chosen sector.
* English speaking staff in-country and in the USA for support if needed.
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
adult education,
childcare/children,
education,
English teaching,
primary education,
teaching,
volunteering
and youth
Typical Volunteer: Candidates are independent-minded individuals looking to upgrade their resumes and improve their Spanish language skills through language and cultural immersion. Flexibility, open-mindedness and a desire to experience another culture are necessary attributes.
Age Range: 18 or older
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Apartment/Flat
and Other
Participants Travel to Mexico
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Mexico
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