Teaching Internships in South America

  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Otavalo

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Arequipa

Term: Throughout the year 
Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Description: This 6 month internship is a great chance for in-field training and hands on work experience. The first three months are spent learning Spanish and assisting on Global Vision International's community development projects in Peru and Ecuador. This is a fun and very effective way to Learn Spanish, completely immersing you in the language and culture. During this phase you will complete 200 hours of one-on-one Spanish classes, teach in the communities and shadow GVI field staff to assist with the running of the project. At the end of the first three months, you will either continue working in Peru or can opt to move to Ecuador.

At the end of the 6 months training, qualifying candidates will be given the chance to work for GVI or selected partner organizations in their chosen country or in other countries around the world where GVI operate. GVI has worked closely with many higher education facilities to link this internship program with academic qualifications and/or a Year in Industry as part of a higher education qualification. Please contact us for more information.

As an intern you will live with local families both in Arequipa and Otavalo in accommodation that is basic yet comfortable. This gives you a more enriched cultural experience and the valuable opportunity to practice your Spanish! You will have your own private room, hot water and three meals a day will be provided when you are with the family. The food is very typical of the area and is varied, including meats, plenty of vegetables and fruits. Vegetarians are also well catered for. All intern live fairly near to each other and other volunteers.

Highlights:
- Develop personnel management and leadership skills
- Teaching and linguistic skills
- 200 hours of one-on-one Spanish
- Opportunities to speak Spanish 24 hours a day
- Live in Otavalo or in Arequipa
- Work in indigenous or remote communities
- Live with a local family
- Time for university work if required

Cost in US$: USD 7,990 for 6 months

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Voluntary Internship/Traineeship and work experience program

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998