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Ready to Teach Spanish Abroad in Jamaica?

Due to Covid-19, we now offer volunteers looking to teach Spanish abroad the option to join our programs virtually or to book a placement only option where we arrange the program in Jamaica and you source your own transfers, food, and accommodation.

*Full packages are only available for groups.

Volunteer Virtually

We now offer virtual volunteer opportunities. Give back and teach Spanish from your home.

Project Placement Only

Visiting Jamaica? We offer volunteer placements where you book your own room, board & transfers

Become A Mentor

Register to become a virtual mentor to a child, teen or business owner in Jamaica

Overview

Are you fluent in speaking and writing the Spanish Language? Looking to travel to volunteer and teach Spanish abroad? Or perhaps you are seeking to share the Spanish culture with Jamaicans while learning more about our culture in return? If your answer was yes to any of the questions above, then our teach Spanish translation programs are perfect for you!

Although we are famous for our colorful dialect called Patois, Jamaica’s dominant language is English. Many Jamaicans would jump at the chance to learn a new language, especially the younger generation who still attend primary and high schools. Learning a second language is not only a fun experience, but it is also empowering, and always makes one’s resume more marketable.

Because of the poor economy, many Jamaicans cannot afford to pay for language lessons, and many schools do not have adequate resources to offer Spanish lessons as part of the curriculum. This is where your help is needed to volunteer in teaching Spanish abroad.

As you volunteer your services as a Spanish teacher abroad and share your culture, you will learn about the Jamaican culture in return, and fill your heart with the joy of knowing that you have touched the lives of numerous Jamaicans in the process.

So if you have found yourself wondering how to teach Spanish to adults and children abroad, here is the perfect opportunity! Apply now and let us help you start booking your trip to Jamaica today.

Your Rewards

  • 10% off all tours & adventures
  • Teaching volunteer certificate
  • 40 or more volunteer hours each week
  • Daily mentorship sessions
  • Jamaican culture course
  • Patois (local dialect) language course

Details

Qualifications/Experience

No experience is needed to join our teaching German abroad project, however, if you do have experience and qualifications for teaching then you may qualify for an advanced placement.

Ideal Volunteers

  • Anyone who can fluently speak, read and write German
  • Natives of Germany who can share their culture
  • German teachers either currently practicing, retired or in training
  • Students, teens and young adults who would like to teach children the German language
  • Couples and families, with at least 1 member able to teach German
  • Corporate groups with employees fluent in German
  • Business owners with an interest in education, or those interested in sharing their talents
  • Mature volunteers

Planning Your Project Activities

We encourage all volunteers to properly plan for their teach German abroad project, to ensure they get the most out of their experience, and that you can make the biggest impact as possible. After you have been accepted into the project we can set up a Skype discussion to brainstorm the activities you would like to do as you teach German as a foreign language.

Some examples of teaching activities include:

  • Teach German to children and adults of all ages at schools and in communities
  • Share interesting aspects of German culture such as songs, games, folklore, dances etc.
  • Learn about the Jamaican culture by visiting our top attractions and excursions to explore the island’s beaches, caves, waterfalls, coffee, food, Reggae music and much more
  • Do short presentations to students showing German traditional garments, beer, and food
  • Tell stories about German culture and your experiences
  • Introduce the class to German greetings, salutations, numbers, the alphabet etc.
  • Teach students how to write, speak and read the German language fluently
  • Learn how to speak Patois, which is our Jamaican dialect

These are just some examples. Feel free to discuss any other activities you would like to engage in during your project.

Your First Day

On the first day of your teach German as a foreign language project you will be accompanied to your work site by your Project Advisor. You will receive a tour of the grounds, meet other teachers and students, get settled in and receive orientation. You will also be assigned a supervisor and learn where you will get daily lunch.

Afternoon And Weekends

On some afternoons after your volunteer work is completed, as well as on weekends, you can join one of our tour and cultural adventure packages to have some fun and experience some of the best attractions in Jamaica. We always encourage our volunteers to work hard and play hard as well while they teach German abroad.

Project Completion

Once you have completed your teaching German abroad volunteer projects, you will receive your Volunteer Certificate. We will also sign any documents that you need to prove community service or volunteer hours completed.

Cultural Learning Aids

To spice up your program we suggest that you take along some items or pictures/videos to showcase the German culture to the students. These could include food items, music, board games, clothing, signs etc. This will no doubt give you a chance to better bond with the students while spicing up your lessons.

Resources For Teaching German Abroad

It is a good idea for all volunteers to do some form of fundraising back home to help collect cash and items to help you fund your teach German language project, as well as to get supplies to help with your lessons. These include markers, pens, pencils, crayons, stickers and more.

We will provide you with a list of recommended resources before you arrive so that you can begin gathering them as soon as possible.

Recommended To Take With You

  • Money to purchase lunch ($3 – $5 USD per day)
  • Insect repellent to prevent mosquito and bug bites
  • Supplies to assist with your project
  • A camera to take pictures
  • Sunscreen if you intend to play in the sun or sunbathe
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Comfortable shoes 
  • Notebook or electronic device to take notes
  • Cash for any shopping or excursions
  • Water shoes if you plan on swimming
  • Teaching aids or materials to help complete your lessons

Boarding

JIP Bunk Bed

Barnett’s Home Stay

You can stay with Jomo, the owner of Jamaica International Projects and his family. You will be in a dorm room that sleeps up to 5 people comfortably, with air conditioning.

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Port Royal Grand Hotel

Grand Port Royal Hotel

This 3-star hotel is ideal for couples and groups. You will receive our full support while here as well.

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Daily Meals

Our teaching German abroad projects include full breakfast and dinner each day. We cater to volunteers with special dietary requirements such as diabetes, allergies, vegans and more.

Daily Cultural Training

You will receive daily Jamaican culture lessons while on our teach German overseas project. These lessons are roughly 30 minutes each, and cover topics such as our food, government, history, traditions, norms, religion and more.

Orientation

All volunteers who teach German in Jamaica will receive orientation and support documents on your first day. During orientation, we go over volunteer days and times, meal times, accommodation rules, transportation and much more. We will also give you tips on life in Jamaica.

Jamaican Language Classes

As a part of your teaching German abroad jamaica package, you will also learn how to speak, write and understand Patois (pronounced Pat-Wah), which is our local dialect.

Mentorship Session/Review Of The Day

We also provide daily mentorship sessions for teenagers or a general review of your day’s activities for more experienced volunteers. You are free to discuss the challenges you faced that day, the activities and lessons you completed with your students, your plans for the following day and ask any questions you may have. This is roughly 30 minutes daily.

Transport

Airport Pickup

We will pick you up at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston (KIN). Our driver will have a sign saying “Jamaica International Projects”, and you will be transferred directly from the airport to your accommodation.

Daily Transfers

As part of your teaching German overseas project, we will transfer you to and from both your accommodation and your volunteer site.

Tour Transfers

A Project Advisor will accompany you on all tours and outings to function as your guide. Your teach German abroad project includes transfers for all tours and cultural adventures that your purchase.

Return To Airport

At the conclusion of your teaching German abroad project, we will take you back to the airport so you can catch your flight back home.

Pricing

NB: All prices below are quoted in USD and are based per person

Teach German Online

1 Time Payment – $399
(Per Person)

Volunteer to teach Spanish online.

Teach German Placement Only

1 Time Payment – $349
(Per Person)

We arrange your volunteer project & provide you with pre-arrival support

1 Day Teaching German Abroad

Cost – Varies

We arrange a 1 day German volunteer program if you are short on time but still want to give back

Full Volunteer Packages

Teach German Abroad Processing Fee (Added To Total)

1 Person – $150
5 or more people – $100 per person

Home Stay Dorm

1 Week – $780
2 Weeks – $1,360
3 Weeks – $1,990
4 Weeks – $2,620
Extra Weeks – $550 per week

Hotel Double Room

Minimum of 2 People to Book

1 Week – $900
2 Weeks – $1,650
3 Weeks – $2,450
4 Weeks – $3,250
Extra Weeks – $800 per week

Price Includes

  • Pre-arrival support and assistance
  • Sourcing your teach German as a foreign language placement
  • Orientation and support documentation on the day of arrival
  • Daily cultural training session (certificate awarded at the end)
  • Daily mentorship/review of the day’s activities of your volunteer project
  • Pickup from airport and transfer to accommodation
  • Dorm or double room at the designated accommodation. Live with either a local host family in a home stay (Dorm) or at our partner hotel (Double Room)
  • Full breakfast and dinner daily
  • Daily transportation to and from volunteer work site
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Teaching volunteer certificate upon successful completion of your program
  • Return transfer to the airport
  • Successful program grants pre-approval for alumni discounts and perks
  • 10% Discount off all tours and adventures
  • 1 complimentary trip to a nearby beach

Price Excludes

  • Visa application cost or fees (if applicable)
  • Daily lunch
  • Additional Meals
  • Personal shopping money
  • Airfare expenses or taxes
  • Weekend tour and adventure projects
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Any teaching equipment or material needed to complete your project

Payment Methods

You can choose between 2 payment methods to secure your teach German language trip:

Credit Card: If your package total is less than $8,000 USD, you may choose to pay with a credit card. All credit card payments will incur a 4% processing fee.

Wire Transfer: If your package is greater than $8,000 USD, you will have to pay via wire transfer. This method of payment will also incur a processing fee that you will be responsible to cover, which may vary depending on your bank of choice.

Booking

Step One (Research and Booking)

Once you have decided to join our teach German overseas project, proceed to the booking form, enter the relevant info, select your preferred payment option (30% deposit or full payment) and submit. After submission, you’ll be sent a list of documents to be submitted, payment instructions and a link to the volunteer application form.

If you are interested but not ready to book, please contact us or submit a message using the enquiry form.

Note: By submitting the booking form you will NOT be making a binding commitment to join the project.

Step Two (Follow Up Interview)

We will review your booking and application within 24 hours and reach out to you via your preferred means of contact. You will get to discuss your goals, the areas you are interested in teaching, and ask us questions. This is where you will learn of your acceptance into the program.

Step Three (Document Submission)

Once you are accepted into our teaching German abroad jamaica project, you will be required to submit your documents as soon as possible. These Include:

  • 2 Reference letters (1 personal, 1 professional)
  • 1 recent photo id (passport, national id, school id or driver’s license)
  • 1 police report/criminal background check
  • Proof of travel insurance (you can purchase travel medical insurance here)
  • Flight itinerary
  • Completed volunteer application form
  • Proof of qualification to teach (if you are seeking a placement as a qualified teacher)

Step Four (Finalizing Payments)

You will then be notified to clear up all outstanding fees and balances (if you made a 30% deposit or made any additional changes to your package).

Reviews

  • I spent (only) 5 days at Reliance Basic School at Braeton and I can say it was one of the best experiences in my whole life. I was there as an Italian/English teacher but mostly I helped the teacher out with the program. The whole staff was very kind and supportive of me and the children were simply amazing. They called me Uncle David and they were so cute. I honestly think that five days were not enough but unfortunately, I couldn’t stay longer.

    I definitely recommend this volunteering program to anybody who wants to have a great experience in a real Jamaican environment. It’s not just about teaching to them, but also about learning from them.

    Thanks!
    Davide.

    Davide Dainotto
    Teaching Volunteer
  • WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. This was a life changing experience. The children were so great. They gave me and taught me so much more than I gave them. This was one of the most satisfying trips I’ve ever done. Jomo, his mother and Dwayne were great hosts and caretakers. Jamaica and its people will forever be in my heart.

    Christelle Ugbaja
    Christelle Ugbaja
  • Unforgettable experience! All of you should try it. It was only my first-time volunteering and I’d love to do it again through the same Jamaica International Projects.

    Asimina Kosti-Stavri
    Asimina Kosti-Stavri

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