Spanish Immersion Abroad

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Nanegal

  Guatemala

• Other Cities in Guatemala: 
Xela

  Mexico

• Puebla: 
Puebla

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Description: Brush up on your Spanish while staying with a local host family and volunteering at an orphanage or helping medical professionals. Start off with intensive Spanish classes lasting either one or two weeks, then begin your volunteer work; learn salsa and the art of Peruvian cooking by night. These are just a few examples of what a United Planet Quest may entail.

Highlights: United Planet offers four different countries in Central and South America for short-term volunteer opportunities with Spanish language immersion classes. Volunteers can choose to add either a one or two week intensive Spanish immersion to the beginning of their Quest. Volunteers take between 15 and 30 hours of Spanish classes per week, and after their classes are completed they begin their volunteer work. Projects are from 1-12 weeks and range from teaching to healthcare, orphanage work and women's empowerment. Program fee includes meals, lodging, training, in-country orientation and insurance.

Cost in US$: prices starting at 795 USD

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

United Planet's Mission Statement: As an international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders. In 2008, United Planet was one of only ten organizations selected by CNN to be part of its "Be the Change" initiative.

Year Founded: 2001