YCOLead3rs is a program offered by the YMCA Colombia that allows its participants from different cultures to have intercultural experiences in Colombia through its association in different academic and social contexts for 5 to 10 months.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You will be part of a cultural exchange program, where you will share your life experiences and culture with students, while learning about theirs through assisting English courses. Get excited for our English immersion programs and camps that may even require you to travel to different parts of the country.
TYPE OF ROLES
Teacher's Assistant
You will be placed at a school or university leading English learning activities in which you will also teach students about your culture and learn about theirs.
Camp Leader
Occasionally you will be invited to volunteer at our English Immersion Camps. You will lead recreational and leadership activities with youth.
YMCA International Volunteer
You will have the opportunity to support the YMCA programs in an administrative and social context in the Regional or International office.
There are still placements available for YCOLEAD3rs 2018!
- Learning about Colombian cultures
- Practicing and consolidating the Spanish language
- Getting to know new life styles while making new friends and life experiences.
- Opportunities to sightsee in Colombia with the support of regional YMCAs
- If placed at a school or university, the stipend ranges between $500 - $600 USD per month and that allows participants to cover their room & board costs in Colombia.
- Men and women from 21 to 40 years of age
- Native speaker or certified C1 level in English. In no case, can the applicant be a Spanish speaking native.
- Spanish speaking not required.
- Excellent Heath
- Enthusiastic, dynam.ic and understanding people that understand the challenge of an international experience.
- Graduated from a higher education institution preferred.
For more information, contact us
The application and supporting documents can be sent to the Inbound Programs Coordinator, Kiara Mendez, at kmendez@ymcacolombia.org
Fill out the entire Application Form (with the Front face picture attached) and add the following documents:
Three academic or working references. Under no circumstance can the references be from family or friends. Contact three (3) people that know you professionally to submit a reference for you through this link: https://goo.gl/forms/3lzyAx3IzxWuSQzu1
Legal background certificate or equivalent
A copy of the passport
Optional: One minute application video is recommended
After First Interview: Receipt for $400 USD (six-month program) or $600 USD (one- year program) for program administration fee in Colombia.
After Second Interview: International Health Insurance, V Visa, International Flight and National ID (Additional Costs)Note: 90% of the administration fee will be refunded in case of visa denial, and there will be no re-fund if it is the student who declines his/her participation in the program.