Information for term Teach In Spain Volunteer Program
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenThis program offers an immersive experience into the Spanish culture and language by living with a local host family and working as a volunteer Language and Culture Assistant in smaller towns within the region of Castilla y León.
Program Highlights
- Spanish homestay with meals provided
- Teach 12 hours a week as language assistant
- 3-day weekends
- Pre-departure assistance
- Airport pick-up and orientation upon arrival
- 24/7 support from CIEE staff in Spain
- No previous teaching experience or Spanish required
- No need to apply for visa
After reading the program overview on this page, be sure to check out our Volunteer in Spain FAQs!
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| Term | Start Date | Deadline | Duration |
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| Winter 2023 | Mid-Jan 2023 | Apply by Nov 20, 2022 | 2.5 months |
| Fall 2023 | October 2023 | Apply by May 1, 2023 | 2.5 months |
About Our Program Fees
As a non-profit organization, CIEE relies on program fees to provide participants with placement assistance, international insurance, orientation, and support before and after arrival. The program fee of $950 is paid in two installments:
- $500 commitment deposit after acceptance ($1,000 for programs with TEFL)
- Remaining balance due when you receive your placement
CIEE alumni receive a 10% discount!
What's Included
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- Placement as a Volunteer Language and Culture Assistant
- Pre-departure assistance
- iNext international insurance with 24-hour emergency assistance
- Ongoing support from CIEE staff in Madrid
- Airport pickup and transportation to your orientation hotel on arrival day
- Two days of orientation and one night of hotel accommodation including a welcome dinner
- Cost-free accommodations with a host family in your host community
- Two meals a day provided by your host family
The Destination
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The Destination
Teach in Spain – Volunteer participants are placed in the stunning region of Castilla y León, noted for its large plains, dramatic mountains, and evocative medieval towns. It is known as “The Land of the Castles.” In this region, you can visit cities like lively Salamanca or magical Segovia, famous for the fortress that inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty castle. The gothic walls of Ávila have similar nostalgic appeal, while the lofty cathedrals of León and Burgos are among Europe’s most remarkable. This is the hidden Spain that most travelers never realize still exists.
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The Take-Aways
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Compensation
Accommodation and two meals a day from your volunteer host family.
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Preparation
Job placement, pre-departure assistance, an online, blended-learning pre-departure course, and in-country orientation.
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Assistance
iNext international insurance with 24-hour worldwide assistance and support from the CIEE office in Madrid.
Program Blogs
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Job Description
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As a native English speaker, you will be assisting classes or small groups of students in order to develop their listening and conversational skills, as well as presenting on your own cultural traditions. In many schools, you'll also teach English to members of the school staff. If you are placed in a bilingual school you may facilitate English conversational activities in subjects such as science, art, and history. This is so the students’ exposure to English, outside of their normal English class, is maximized.
Exact responsibilities of Volunteer Language and Culture Assistants vary according to each individual school. However, you won’t be left alone with an entire class of students, nor will you be responsible for grading, discipline, or the independent supervision of students.
Compensation
For your hard work as a highly valued volunteer, you'll receive:
- Cost-free accommodations with a host family in your host community
- Two meals a day provided by your host family
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Schools
The schools where you’ll be teaching are public schools administered by the Ministry of Education in Castilla y León. The 2019-2020 school year will mark the seventh year of our successful volunteer program, which pairs native English-speaking teachers with local Spanish schools and homestays. Location and age-group preferences will be considered by CIEE, but we aren't able to guarantee specific placement preferences.
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Workload
All Volunteer Language and Culture Assistants work with local classroom teachers in public schools. You will lead conversational activities in English and give presentations on your home culture. You may also participate in other activities, such as music, theater, sporting events, English language clubs, and more. In addition to your 12 classroom hours, you’re expected to spend at least five hours a week helping your host family improve their English. You’ll still have ample time to take part in activities that further enrich your experience, such as finding an internship with a local business, teaching private English lessons or traveling.
Qualifications
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Click to OpenOur Team
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Ashley Lozon
Senior Coordinator
Ashley taught English abroad in Bangkok, Thailand and has traveled to 7 other countries. She is passionate about international education and supporting others on their journey with CIEE.
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Laura Canadillas
In-Country Support
Laura worked in various social services positions in France, Scotland and Thailand, before she came back to her hometown, Madrid, to support CIEE teachers in Spain.
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