Teach English for Social Justice

  El Salvador

San Salvador

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Please Inquire

Description: The mission of the Centro de Intercambio y Solidarity (the CIS) is to promote solidarity and exchange across borders between Salvadoran people and others in the search for development and dignity. The CIS works to promote and strengthen a culture of solidarity that implies accompaniment, respect for the 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 organization for Justice and Dignity. We operate on a model of innovation and participation. Both Rural and Urban opportunities are available, with youth as well as adults.

Highlights: * Classes are small with 6-9 students per class, with classes being held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays from 5:15-7:00pm.
* Training provided for teaching English as a Foreign Language and Popular Education methodology.
* Participation in several weekend excursions to various points of historical and cultural interest in El Salvador throughout the English cycle.
* Assistance in finding housing, including living with a Salvadoran family.
* 2 weeks free of our Political Cultural Program to learn more about El Salvador and its history.
* Volunteers receive 1/2 Price on Spanish Classes.

Qualifications: Generally, we welcome people who are open to new experiences and have a commitment to creating positive change. Teaching English for one school cycle requires that you are able to make a 10-week commitment and speak English as if it were your first language. Spanish is not necessary for teaching English, but some Spanish is helpful for daily living in San Salvador.

Cost in US$: $100 program fee, Optional $70/week for room and board, Optional Spanish Classes $50/week

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 $100 program fee once accepted to the program.

Experience Required: no

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 American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to El Salvador 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

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 organization for Justice and Dignity. We operate on a model of innovation and participation.

Year Founded: 1993