Thank you for your interest in Intercambio!
If you would like to be considered for a volunteer position at Intercambio:
- Read the information on this page.
- Read the Volunteer FAQs for answers to the most commonly asked questions about volunteering with Intercambio to teach English.
- Fill out the Volunteer Application. Be sure to include an e-mail address or phone number so we can contact you.
We are looking for volunteers to teach ESL to adult immigrants in one–on–one or group settings. Training, materials and ongoing support are provided. No prior teaching experience or 2nd language skills are required. We need people who are patient, enthusiastic, and able to volunteer for a minimum of 50 hours which usually occurs over a span of 3–6 months depending on how often you teach.
No prior teaching experience is needed only your enthusiasm and the desire to learn from other cultures.
Volunteers and students generally meet twice a week for an hour and a half each time. One–on–one pairs meet at the student’s home, and the schedule is flexible. We have students with all different types of schedules. Therefore, volunteers could meet with someone in the morning, afternoon, evening, weekends, weekdays or whatever works for you and your student!
Our school classes have a preset time and location.
They are held in public facilities and are currently scheduled as follows:
- Angevine Middle School in Lafayette on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Boulder High on Tuesdays and Thursdays
There are four terms a year. Class times are from 6:30–8:00pm during the following months:
- mid–January to mid–March
- early April to early June
- early July to end–of–August
- mid–September to end–of–November
For either the one–on–one or the school class teaching, you will start by attending a six–hour volunteer training, usually conducted over two days. If you decide to teach a one–on–one class, we are able to match you up as soon as you complete the training.
If you decide to teach a school class, there are a few additional hours of training involved and includes observing a class.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the online application. Once we get your application, we will keep you posted on days and times of upcoming trainings. If you have questions, please e–mail: Rachel Fuchs.
Thank you so much!
We currently have a long waiting list of students eager to begin their studies, so please spread the word to friends and families as well.
