Meet Silvia and three of the graduates from this teaching program: Ana, Melisa and Carolina!
Visit the Project Page to learn more about the program and apply to become a volunteer.
The Projects Episode 2: Teaching English as a Second Language
This English school's founder, Silvia, worked with Voluntario Global to create a cooperative that gives older students the opportunity to become teachers themselves, with the help of volunteers.
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