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Volunteer placements are provided at all levels kinder garden, primary and secondary schools.

Class’s size is about 30 students in the mornings and about 15 in the afternoons. There are 3 English teachers two of them work in the mornings and one works in the afternoons, they teach from basic level to intermediate level to kids from 6 to 18 years old. Normally each teacher works with one or two volunteers that work as their assistants the work for volunteers is mainly to help the teachers to prepare the class activities and to help to do these activities during the class. Depending on the volunteer’s Spanish level there may be the opportunity to divide the class and get half of the students to another class (to work as a teacher) it would also depend of the volunteer’s teaching experience and creativity. If the volunteers are not experienced teaching or if they don’t feel confident enough they can work as class assistants.

Volunteers can also help with sports, math, biology, Music, art, history, dances, etc as additional activities.

Creative volunteers can also organize workshops and contests such as craft, painting, English clubs, etc


Program Information
Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Beginner - Intermediate Spanish knowledge is recommended.

Project Location
The project placements are located in the city of Santa Cruz Most of the volunteer placements are located within 15 - 30 minutes away from their accommodation and volunteers use local transportation such as mini bus or taxis for their commuting.

Duration

1 week to 24 weeks

Start Dates

All Year Round

Costs / Benefits

Starting USD200 / GBP125