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Teaching English in Rural School

Project At A Glance

Location: Quetzaltenango
Start Point: Guatemala City
End Point: Aurora International Airport , Guatemala City
Duration: 2-12 Weeks
Hours: 20-30 Hours per week
Food: Local meals 3 times a day
Room: Local host family
Date: First and Third Monday of each month

As in most countries in Central America located in areas once inhabited by the advanced civilization of the ancient Mayans , Guatemala tourism industry sees annual increases in the number of English-speaking tourists visiting its numerous ruins. Additionally, in order for the youth of Guatemala to be able to compete for jobs within the global economy (everyday becoming more and more dominated by the English language), they must speak the language spoken more and more by those in the present day global market – that being the English language.

Furthermore, bilingual employees (especially those speaking BOTH Spanish AND English) are in increasing demand. With the Spanish language being spoken in an increased number of regions throughout the United States , it is plain to see how valuable someone who is dually fluent in Spanish and English can be. IFRE places volunteer in various schools throughout Guatemala to assist teachers attempting to effectively teach English.

Skills/Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required to join the English-teaching project in Guatemala . However, interested individuals should have a passion and desire to teach younger children (and occasionally teenagers) and be comfortable fulfilling the role of English-instructors and/or teachers' aides. While Spanish is preferred it is not required. IFRE offers free Spanish lessons to participants volunteering in Guatemala . All volunteers are encouraged to be flexible, patient and adaptive.

Volunteers' Responsibilities

Volunteers will assist school-based educators as well as language institutes in teaching English to young children throughout Guatemala . Young students will dramatically benefit from the contributions of proficient English-speaking volunteers willing to dedicate their time and efforts. Volunteers can expect to assist in developing conversational and (possibly) grammatical English skills. Volunteer may also lend their personal expertise in designing learning activities to encourage the younger learners' participation and interests. Volunteer will also support teachers who are already in the process of instructing Guatemalan children enrolled in English-teaching curriculums. Administrative duties of educational institutes may be required of volunteers as well. Educating the younger learners pertaining to issues of personal hygiene and sanitation may also be required.

Room/Food

Volunteering in Guatemala allows volunteers to experience the culture as well as the remarkable history of Guatemala while effectively improving Spanish-speaking skills through genuine immersion. Volunteers will stay with a host family for the entire program where they will be provided with three (3) meals a day with the occasional “to go” lunch for times when volunteer projects require that participants be away from their host families during midday. We provide supervision during your home stay and also in your volunteering project. Detailed housing information will be provided before volunteers arrive in Guatemala .
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