The volunteers cooperate with the local teachers to plan each day's work using student texts and established lesson plans. Volunteers review and build on exercises the students have completed and will be studying in the near term. Volunteers also serve as resources on topics of American culture, including discussions on American history, lifestyles, sports and school systems. Some volunteers teach American songs and games while others provide instruction on continuing dialogues and writing letters. You'll be met at the Brindisi airport by Global Volunteers' North American team leader and transported to the host community, where volunteers stay together in a very comfortable hotel, double occupancy.
Some single rooms are available at additional cost.
Italian food is world-renowned, with southern Italian recipes among the finest. Exceptional meals are served to volunteers at the hotel and in local restaurants. In the afternoons and evenings, volunteers might share meals and conversation with teachers, students and their families. On the weekend, art enthusiasts can visit one or more of the many local churches showcasing magnificent paintings and sculptures. Free-time arrangements and costs are your responsibility.