Volunteer Opportunity in Colombia
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The Colegio Evangelico Luterano De Colombia (Evangelical Lutheran School of Colombia – CELCO) of Sogamoso, Boyaca, Colombia is seeking volunteers to teach English.

Download an application ^PDF and read below for the details.

Who:
The ideal candidate for this position will have an attitude of service to others and an interest in interacting with youth. Candidates should preferably have a bachelors degree, ideally with some background in education. Applicants should have some Spanish language skills. Spanish tutors are available in Sogamoso ($4/hour). It is also strongly preferred that the applicant have some knowledge of basic Lutherananism. The school is looking for two volunteers. These may be a couple, friends, or unconnected individuals.

What:
Volunteers’ main responsibility will be to teach English. Other responsibilities will depend on the skills of the individual, but opportunities include career/life counseling, teaching confirmation, teaching music, etc.

When:
For 2008, applications are due March 15.

Teaching is for the second term, which in Colombia is from the end of July through mid December.

Where:
The school is in Sogamoso, Boyaca, Colombia. The school is a k-12 school of about 400 students.

The volunteer(s) will be provided with housing at the school. Food and utilities will be extra. The Southeastern Minnesota Synod will provide the full round-trip airfare to Bogotá and a stipend of $400/month per volunteer for six months to cover living expenses.

Volunteers will be responsible for obtaining appropriate vaccinations and a passport.

How:
For more information or to apply, contact Jane Rinehart, chair of the
Southeastern Minnesota Synod Global Mission/Companion Synod Committee, at 507-663-1659 or by .