Most long-term volunteers must have a BA or BS degree at time of departure. Volunteers must participate in all aspects of training. Summer volunteers must be continuing undergraduates from Bay Area schools. VIA volunteers range in age from 18 to 80 and come from all backgrounds. There are no required specific educational backgrounds, no prior language training, or teaching and overseas experience.
VIA offers teaching programs in Indonesia, China, Vietnam, and Laos.
Teaching programs vary in content and subject between countries and universities. Call VIA for more details on programs. Summer programs for undergraduates are to China, Vietnam, and Indonesia and are for 7 weeks. 1 and 2 year volunteers are provided with monthly housing and living stipend while at their post. Call or write for application.