Preference given to applicants whose higher education was received primarily at educational institutions in the United States. Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to communicate with the people. The FCS ESL Fellowship Program offers both summer and full year opportunities to teach English in the Czech and Slovak Republics. The objective is to give Slovaks and Czechs an opportunity to further their ability to speak in English about pertinent issues in their fields, access other sources of infomration and participate in international symposia with peers in other countries. Knowledge of Spanish required for placement in Ecuador.
Positions are paid, training is provided and they offer assistance with visas and accommodations.
Institute for International Cooperation and Development IICD offers volunteer solidarity work and travel programs to countries in Africa and Latin America - and a special teaching program in Mozambique. The teaching program is 18 months long and includes preparation and follow-up periods at the Institute in Massachusetts. Teaching experience and ESL preferred. Placements are available in areas such as English, foreign languages, history, languages, psychology, political science, social ecology, sociology and the social sciences and are individualized based on the student's needs and interests. Programs are based at recognized, degree granting institutions in the host country, involve 20 hours of service per week, and have an in-country resident director to assist students.