Programs
FAQ Highschool
At the SAIIE center
What will my role be in the home?
You will take charge of creating engaging, concise videos for the ICS YouTube channel, covering a variety of topics for both promotional and informational purposes.
No.
No specific skills required. However students must be helpful and friendly.
At the moment, academic credit is not available through the SAIIE nor the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, we hope to have credit-bearing experience available in the near future. However this will be valuable and rewarding experience which you can add to your resume. If you would like to receive credit for this activity you must talk to your University and see what our their requirements.
This depends on the student and their schedule but most students volunteer a minimum of two days per week for a 2 hours each day.
La Residencia San Juan de Dios is a private catholic care home for the elderly, focused on the well-being of its residents. It is located no more then a 5 minute walk from the SAIIE center.
What will my role be in the home?
Providing the residents with companionship, for example; playing bingo, going for walks, having a chat. A lot of the residents do not have family visiting them so these visits can really help them.
Students participating must have 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent to participate in this activity
No specific skills required. However students must be helpful and friendly in the residency.
At the moment, academic credit is not available through the SAIIE nor the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, we hope to have credit-bearing experience available in the near future. However this will be valuable and rewarding experience which you can add to your resume. If you would like to receive credit for this activity you must talk to your University and see what our their requirements.
This depends on the student and their schedule but most students volunteer a minimum of two days per week for a 1-2 hours each day.
Padres Blancos School is a private catholic institution in Seville, well reputed for its education, faculty, facilities, and resources. It is located no more then a 30 minute walk from the SAIIE center.
What ages/grades are served?
Kindergarden (ages 3 to 6)
Primary (ages 6 to 11)
Secondary (called ESO) (ages 11 to 16)
High School (called Bachillerato) (ages 16 to 18)
Students will help in the English classes as assistant teachers.
No specific skills are required. However, students must be willing to help and make a commitment.
Even though it is recommended you speak a little Spanish, it is not required. However, you should be eager to learn.
Students will work with faculty at Padres Blancos and the program coordinator at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education(SAIIE).
This depends on the student and their schedule but most students volunteer a minimum of two days per week for a 1-2 hours each day..
At the moment, academic credit is not available through the SAIIE nor the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, however we hope to have a credit-bearing experience available in the near future.
CEIP Lora Tamayo is a public school in the outskirts of Seville in the neighbourhood called "Bellavista". Students can get to the school by public transportation (bus or train)
What ages/grades are served?
Kindergarden (ages 3 to 6)
Primary (ages 6 to 11)
Secondary (called ESO) (ages 11 to 12)
What types of volunteering opportunities are available at CEIP Lora Tamayo?
Students will help in the English language classes as assistant teachers.
No specific skills are required. However, students must be willing to help and make a commitment.
Even though it is recommended you speak a little Spanish, it is not required. However, you should be eager to learn.
Students will work with faculty at CEIP Lora Tamayo and the program coordinator at SAIIE.
It depends upon the student and their schedule, but most students volunteer a minimum of one day per week for 2 ½ hours.
At the moment, academic credit is not available through the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, however you can talk to your Unievrsity to see what requirements are needed.
Don't worry SAIIE can help you set up an account if you do not have one yet.
What should I blog/vlog about?
Write/film about your daily experience in Seville while studying abroad, housing experiences, classes, activities with SAIIE, and outside when you're with your classmates or Spanish friends, as well as, your trips around Europe, and whatever you can think about.
Students usually blog 2-3 times per week, and if they're vlogging 3-4 times per week
Are there any prerequisites skills needed?
No specific skills are required. However, students must be willing to help and make a commitment. Also we please ask to remember that we will not allow any innapropiate images to be posted.
The SAIIE director will be monotoring the content.
Please contact the SAIIE program manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com