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Cosmic Volunteers: Teach English Abroad

Cosmic Volunteers offers volunteer programs in Africa, Asia, and South America. These programs include teaching English, working in healthcare, in journalism, in HIV/AIDS clinics, in conservation and cultural tours. Cosmic Volunteers offers volunteer programs in Africa, Asia, and South America. These programs include teaching English, working in healthcare, in journalism, in HIV/AIDS clinics, in conservation and cultural tours.

Teach programs

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks or less
  • 3-6 months
Minimum age
16
Maximum age
90
Qualifications required
  • None
Language notes
Beginners Spanish is helpful for some programs.
Application process
Apply online and send a $250 US deposit by mail. Most programs have no formal requirements. Exceptions are medical programs (medical/nursing students only) and journalism in Ecuador (fluency in Spanish).

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
  • $2501-$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Ground transport
  • Meals
  • Tuition

Organization details

Cosmic Volunteers offers volunteer programs in Africa, Asia, and South America. These programs include teaching English, working in healthcare, in journalism, in HIV/AIDS clinics, in conservation and more.

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