Let´s Speak English (2nd semester)
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About the project
Let´s Speak English (2nd semester)
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This project will be carried out in cooperation with a non-profit organization which was founded decades ago in Colombia and works for the well-being and integral development of vulnerable and poor communities. Through a wide range of programs focused on empowerment and sustainability, the organization's projects strengthen the capacity of individuals, families and communities, promoting social inclusion and the common good. Currently, the organization is focused on bringing education and protection to more than 3,500 children, the development of skills and training for work and human development for an average of 1,000 men and women each year, and access to business development services and employment management to over 1,000 small business owners. Also, they assist in providing humanitarian assistance, reaching an average of 6,000 people each year in various parts of the country, through medical missions and other actions.
The local partner has the volunteer certification of the European Union EU Aid Volunteers Initiative as a hosting organization since 2019.
💼 What the programme involves
The volunteer will support the NGO bringing education to hundreds of kids.
The participant will teach English in a school with the local teacher together.
You can also propose, design materials based on the curriculum. 30-35 hours per week.
All ages, elementary and high school. Emphasis in grades 10 and 11 (age 15-17)
🏠 Accommodation on site
• Accommodation at the home of a member of the local partner team, in a private room with a shared bathroom.
🍲 Food
• Three meals per day (usually lunch in the school)
• The local project provides funds for transportation on local bus system.
🤝 Meeting point
Bogotá, Cartagena or Barranquilla. The exact meeting point will be given in the infosheet some weeks before your arrival.
ℹ️ Additional information
The extra fee must be paid at the latest 1 month prior to the project starting via bank transfer / Paypal. Interview with our local partner via zoom in Spanish.
Certificate of vaccination or Covid-test to enter the country.
A fun, sociable, reliable profile with some teaching/leading groups experience.
Language: basic Spanish and advance English.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
W E C O 2 0 2 3 - M T V 8
14/08/2023 at 00:00 → 24/11/2023 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
100.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia
Colombia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Colombia Peso (COP / $)
Exchange rate
1 COP = 0.000274 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Colombia Standard Time
Local time: 21:57 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken