Travel Tree City/State: Oaxaca Country: MEXICO, MEXICO (Oaxaca) Volunteer in Oaxaca, Mexico REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Adelante, LLC 101 Main Street, Suite B California UNITED STATES 90740 Phone: 562-799-9133 www.adelanteabroad.com Program description: Archeology, culinary, social and economic development, teaching and healthcare are just some of the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available in the Volunteer in Mexico program. Adelante provides a low cost volunteer program in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a focus on cultural immersion and real-life experience in an international setting. This program is for independent-minded people looking for a real living abroad experience. Airport pickup, orientation, accommodation, Spanish classes and volunteer placement all included in the program fee. Volunteer in Mexico is an independent program whereby candidates gain real international work experience while immersing themselves in another culture.  The program begins with a two week intensive Spanish course in Oaxaca with local Mexican teachers. Candidates will then participate in a 4 hour a day volunteer position in a local Mexican organisation.  Part of the application process is a phone interview to ensure that candidates are suitable for this position - we can usually guarantee placement.  The Adelante program is not competitive and starts the first Monday of each month. Participation in this program will massively upgrade your resume and provide the opportunity to become fluent in Spanish.  All candidates have a local Supervisor at their work assignments, plus an English-speaking Adelante Advisor living in Oaxaca.  This is a fairly customized program and process.  Housing is your own room in a shared apartment. This program is for independent-minded people looking for a real living abroad experience. You will gain real, international work experience to add to your resume, and you can become bi-lingual if you apply yourself.  Instead of just visiting, as a tourist, you will be living and working in Mexico -- there is really no other way to truly learn the language and the culture... General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18 years or older Travel to site: Independent Travel Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Independant Living arrangements on the program: Apartment How long does the program last?: Various Durations What are the dates of this program: Start dates are the first Monday of every month, year round Benefits and advantages of the program: ** The amount of time you choose to intern is flexible, with program lengths ranging from 2 to 12 months. ** This can be a non-academic or academic internship - you decide.  All candidates who have sought to receive credit for this program have done so.   ** Extensive Pre-Departure Orientation and counseling ** You will be met at the airport when you arrive in Oaxaca, and taken directly to your housing ** 2 weeks, 4 hours per day, of intensive Spanish language classes are included in the fee ** 2 - 3 excursions are included during your intensive Spanish coursework. ** This program is designed to be 50% work experience and 50% cultural / language acquisition and immersion.   ** Housing is included. Live like a local in a shared apartment with other Adelante candidates, or choose to share with a local Spanish person. ** Volunteer positions are for 4 hours each day, 5 days a week in a local Mexican organisation. Choose from medical, arts, culinary, social work and more! You will gain real, international work experience to add to your resume. ** The Adelante Director in Oaxaca is English-speaking and is available to you for support and assistance should you need it. Cost or price of this program: From US$2,045 to US$5,095 for 1-6 months, plus US$150 non-refundable application fee. Please contact Adelante to inquire about prices for longer programs up to 12 months. Languages required besides English: Spanish Qualifications required: Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn about and live in another culture.  Some Spanish is helpful although we can and do place beginner – beginners (placement choices are limited).  Candidates should be at college level or graduate level, though we have some "gap-year" candidates. Qualities required are: dependability for your work assignment, courage for your international living abroad experience and openness to all the new people and experiences you will encounter. Salary/pay/benefits description: All volunteer positions are unpaid. Application process Involves: Applications can be mailed, faxed or emailed. Application packet includes: application form (including 2 references), resume (in English and Spanish), passport copy, recent photo and $150 non-refundable application fee.  Phone interview upon receipt of application packet to confirm eligibility. 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