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Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS): Volunteer Program Teaching English

Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS) offers opportunities for volunteers in the areas of education and social programmes. More specifically, volunteers can donate their time as English teachers or as election volunteers. Volunteers must cover the cost of travel, accommodation, meals and other expenses. The CIS offers half-price Spanish classes to their English teachers when there is another student in the volunteer's class. Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS) offers opportunities for volunteers in the areas of education and social programmes. More specifically, volunteers can donate their time as English teachers or as election volunteers. Volunteers must cover the cost of travel, accommodation, meals and other expenses. The CIS offers half-price Spanish classes to their English teachers when there is another student in the volunteer's class.

Teach programs

All programs

Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
  • 12 months+
Maximum age
90
Qualifications required
  • None
Languages
Language notes
Volunteers must be comfortable with conversational Spanish.
Application process
Volunteers must be able to speak Spanish in a conversational manner. For positions as English teachers, volunteers must speak English as their native tongue or as if it were their native tongue. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume/CV and one letter of reference by email.

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
  • $1001-$2500
  • $2501-$5000
  • >$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Language classes

Organization details

Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS) is a multi-faceted organization based in San Salvador, El Salvador, with many programmes supporting education, organizing, and social justice.

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