Spain

AIFS Volunteer - Spain

Volunteer 15 hours each week in exchange for free room and board in Spain!

Spanish Plaza

Spanish Plaza

The project focuses on cultural immersion so whether you stay a month or longer you will experience the day-to-day life of a Spanish family, share experiences and in many cases have the opportunity to take part in family activities. Our host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the character of their country, culture and cuisine.

With weekends normally free you will also have time to travel and experience the many facets of Spain.

What’s Included

  • A personalised placement with a host family
  • Arrival orientation
  • Your own private room, 3 meals per day
  • In-country basic language assistance
  • Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
  • Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
  • Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
  • A Tutor’s Guide–Teaching English to Families and Children.

What you do

Volunteer 15 hours a week helping your host family with Conversational English.  That’s it.  Many Spanish families want to learn English or improve their spoken English through conversation.  In exchange they will provide a private room and 3 home-cooked meals each day.

Other requirements

  • Create fun and informative language sessions.  This could include helping with homework or playing games in English
  • Keep your room tidy and clean and respect the host family’s rules.
  • Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).

Why do it?

  • Travel for less. Save significant dollars spent on accommodation and meals
  • Learn or improve the language of your choice without paying big dollars for lessons.
  • Cultural immersion
  • Travel and experience the culture in depth.
  • Enhance your résumé – Job: “Private Language Tutor.” References:  Global.  It just doesn’t get any better than that.
  • You “meet” your family in advance through email and phone calls.  Each family is interviewed and carefully screened by in-country staff.

Fast Facts

PROJECT LENGTH
4 weeks $1,399
8 weeks $1,399
12 weeks $1,399
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Orientation INCLUDED. Orientation, depending on location, is held by local coordinator, by telephone and sometimes in our office in Madrid. .
Flights Not included. Please ask us about our travel deals
Airport Transfers If host family cannot collect you at the airport, precise directions to the family will be provided
Insurance INCLUDED
Visa Tourist visa
Other If the host family cannot collect you at the airport, precise directions to the family home is given.
Local Transportation Not included
ACCOMMODATIONS
Room INCLUDED
Meals Breakfast & dinner daily
Locations Cities and towns all around Spain.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
Working Hours Up to 15 hrs. each week
Language Requirements Native English speaker.
Additional Information There is a supplemental application process. Once we receive all documents (host family letter, photos, etc.) we will need 2 full months to find a suitable family. Please allow for this in your travel plans.
Availability All year
Arrival Dates Please arrive in Spain on a Friday.
  • Testimonials

    "Not only did my Spanish improve, but 'my family' gave me an insight into the Spanish culture I just would not have got staying at a hotel."