Description

Get the best of both worlds! Volunteer and learn Spanish at the same time!

In Cuernavaca there exists a variety of options for those who wish to learn or improve their Spanish serving as volunteers with Social Organizations, Schools and Hospitals. Over the years we have seen that volunteer work is as much an enriching experience for the volunteers as for organizations they help.

Highlights

For more than 33 years we have been dedicated to teaching Spanish as a second language and the Mexican and Latin-American culture. Ideal´s method is directed towards the development of your ability to communicate in Spanish, especially within the Spanish-spoken world. From the very first day you will be able to immerse yourself in the language as well as the culture. This way, you will become familiar with how we live, our beliefs, our history, our politics, our fiestas (and why we celebrate them) and much more regarding Mexican culture and social life.

Your program at Ideal begins with semi-personalized Spanish classes of no more than 5 students. But it doesn't end there! We also offer various extracurricular activities. These activities are optional, but they are designed to complement the cultural program and are highly recommended. These include charlas (informal talks) and conferences, round table discussions, songs and movies in Spanish, cooking classes, dance classes, coffee socials, excursions to cultural and historical sites and much more.

Qualifications

* Minimum age of 18 years.
* Each volunteer must provide a letter in Spanish explaining why they wish to participate.
* Intermediate Spanish or above.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 374

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Language instruction
• Registration fees

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• English Teaching
• Teaching
• Youth

Age Range

Minimum age is 18

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 days

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Ideal Escuela de Espanyol's Mission Statement

IDEAL Escuela de Espanyol is a total immersion program of Spanish language and Mexican culture. It is oriented towards high school, college and university students interested in learning Spanish. We also work with professionals and anyone having a specific need to understand the culture and language of Mexico.

Year Founded

1975