Description

The Melida Anaya Montes English School is looking for volunteers who want to teach English in San Salvador, El Salvador. The school is dedicated to teaching English within a context that facilitates growth as human beings and contributes to the movement for social justice in El Salvador and the world. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity that provides a unique learning and hands on educational experience--it is an experience that undoubtedly will be both challenging and extremely rewarding and will shape the way you view the world.

Logistics:
* Small classroom setting of 8-10 students.
* Training provided for teaching English as a Foreign Language and Popular Education methodology.
* It is not a requirement that English teachers speak Spanish. For those interested, Spanish classes are available. English teachers pay half price for Spanish classes.
* 2 weeks of an intensive Political-Cultural Program to learn more about El Salvador, and participation at half-price in our Political Cultural Program after the initial 2 weeks (if there are 2 or more participants).
* Participation in a weekend excursion to various points of historical and cultural interest in El Salvador during the English session.
* Assistance in finding housing, including living with a Salvadoran family. (Monthly living expenses are estimated to be approximately USD 400)
* Minimum time commitment includes a 2-hour class that meets three evenings a week, a discussion group one evening a week, plus class preparation, teachers' meetings and workshops throughout the session (10-15 hours per week).
* Additional teaching and volunteer opportunities are available.
* English teachers must be fluent in English.

Dates for 2012 Sessions:

2012:
* Session 3: June 14th - August 24th (No class August 6-9th)
* Session 4: September 6th - November 16th These dates include a 3-day pre-service orientation and training for all volunteers.

To Apply:

A USD 100 program fee is requested of accepted volunteers, which assists in covering the costs of transportation for excursions, the political-cultural program, and other educational/administrative costs. The program fee should be sent to our U.S. address. Please send us your letter of interest, resume/CV and one letter of reference.

Highlights

* Contribute to El Salvador's social movement in their struggle for justice.
* Assist adults working in the Salvadoran opposition (members of political parties, social and women's organizations, ex-combatants, war wounded) in increasing their capacity for their work and struggle for justice. Also assist adults who are interested in gaining knowledge about current injustices and how they can support the struggle for a more just society.
* Gain practical and theoretical exposure to critical pedagogy and popular education techniques.
* Become aware of the structures that oppress the people of El Salvador.
* Be an integral link in the consciousness raising process.
* Be a part of the international solidarity movement.
* Engage in cultural and language exchange with Salvadorans.
* Make a concrete contribution to the development of El Salvador.

The CIS offers half-price Spanish classes to our English teachers. Also, after the initial 2 weeks of the Political Cultural Program, volunteers can continue to participate at half-price.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 100 program fee, Optional USD 90/week for room and board with a host family, Optional Spanish Classes USD 67.50/week

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

We ask volunteers to contribute a USD 100 program fee which is used to assist in training costs and transportation for weekend excursions. This also guarantees 2 weeks of our intensive Political Cultural Program for volunteers.

Optional: Host family (separate from the program fee): USD 90

Optional: Spanish Classes
Remember, volunteers receive Spanish Classes for 1/2 Price! Spanish Classes for Volunteers costs USD 67.50/week for 20 hours of classes (8am-12pm Mon-Fri).

Salary/Pay

While we do not provide a stipend, English School volunteers can take advantage of 1/2 Price Spanish classes at our Spanish School (if there is at least one other paying student) and will have two weeks guarenteed in our Political-Cultural Program - volunteers can participate in further weeks if there are 3 or more paying participants. We have a network of host families for homestay opportunities. Volunteers are asked to provide a USD 100 program fee once accepted to the program.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers are open-minded and interested in learning about social justice and engaging with the people of El Salvador.

Age Range

18 years +

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 5-9 in the teaching team

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad's Mission Statement

The CIS mission is to promote solidarity and cultural exchange across borders between the Salvadoran people and others in the search for development and dignity. We work to promote and strengthen a culture of solidarity that implies accompaniment, respect for equality of different cultures, and mutual support between people. We focus on using different strategies to promote a solidarity that creates the space for grassroots organizing for justice and dignity.

Year Founded

1993