TEACHING YOU
is a space created by an exclusive group of former volunteers who had returned to their countries after traveling to El Salvador and continued helping the local program in Santa Tecla.
Former volunteers with different ages, nationalities and personal stories have kept El Salvador in their hearts and minds, creating a big family. They were continuously searching for opportunities to help the program and communities in their way. These are the people who helped now to build this initiative "TEACHING YOU" which connects them to future volunteers.
Our Vision
To form a generation of well-rounded young students through education, skills and values in hopes of making them an agent of change for their communities.
Our Mission
We are an initiative dedicated to empower well-rounded young students in our public schools by inspiring and educating them to address life adversities through the learning of languages, skills and values while presenting opportunities to overcome economic disadvantages and be self sufficient.
Location
EL SALVADOR A SMALL COUNTRY WITH A BIG SMILE
El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. It is called the land of volcanoes or the valley of the hammocks, because El Salvador has frequent volcanic activity and earthquakes. Salvadorans are extremely friendly, warm and hospitable. They are known as hard workers and indefatigable people.
WHERE WE WORK
Santa Tecla is the capital of La Libertad Department, located in the central region of El Salvador. It is part of the area known as Greater San Salvador (AMSS), is just 12 kilometers from the capital, and has an altitude of 789 meters above sea level.
Area: 112,2 km²
Population: 135.483 habitans (2014)
The temperature: 18°C - 24°C
Reasons to Volunteer with Teaching You
Teaching Experience
You will be exposed to a unique teaching experience where you will directly be involved in taking charge of a class. In El Salvador, a teacher is a respected profession and you can expect to be treated as such by the local teachers, students, and parents.
Cultural Exchange Opportunities
Interactions with the local community (host families, students, teachers, and neighbors) and other volunteers from different countries allow you to learn various cultures. As a result, volunteers often feel like they are living the life as a Salvadoran. Relationships formed during the volunteer experience continue for years.
Making a Difference
Learning English helps to improve a person's live by bettering their career prospects. As a volunteer, you can make a change in someone's life by imparting the long lasting skill of speaking English.
Dedicated Support
We will provide you a dedicated support system from the initial step of the application process till the end of your volunteer experience. Our support extends even after you have completed the program as we hope you will continue to be part of the TEACHING YOU family.
Who are we looking for?
If you think you can fulfill the following, WE WANT YOU!
- Use your strengths, knowledge and talents to assist the organization.
- Be a creative & proactive leader of your project.
- Conduct yourself in a respectful manner consistent with the position and culture
- Have an attitude of service towards others and seek to understand and appreciate the local culture.
- Be receptive and cooperative with TEACHING YOU, the Directors at your project, and the providers of your accommodation with their rules & regulations.
- Have a flexible mindset and respond to the changing needs and demands of your project by offering help where your skills are needed most.
Things can change at the last moment. This can happen regularly in our project, and it may be less organized than in your country, your university or in your work, you need to be positive and proactive. Don’t wait for the teachers or students to come to you first. These are things you would need to initiate on your own.
