Volunteer in Seville, Spain
Volunteer Opportunities
SAIIE students who are taking part in any of our fall/spring or summer programs have the opportunity to take part in any of the following activities:
Teach English to children in an underserved neighborhood. – Fall / Spring / Summer
Help and teach English to young children at a local private school. – Fall / Spring
Help at local senior centers. – Fall / Spring / Summer
Blog/Vlog for SAIIE. – Fall / Spring / Summer
Social Media at SAIIE. – Fall / Spring / Summer
Do I need to create a blog?
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.
How often should I post?
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 inappropriate images to be posted.
Who will the students be working with?
The SAIIE director will be monitoring the content.
How can I learn more?
Please contact the SAIIE program manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com.
Where will I work at?
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 than 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.
Is there a language requirement?
Students participating must have 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent to participate in this activity.
Are there any prerequisites skills needed?
No specific skills required. However students must be helpful and friendly in the residency.
Can I receive academic credit for the experience?
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 their requirements are.
What is the typical time commitment for each opportunity?
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.
Where will I teach?
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?
Kindergarten (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.
Are there any prerequisites skills needed?
No specific skills are required. However, students must be willing to help and make a commitment.
Is there a language requirement?
Even though it is recommended you speak a little Spanish, it is not required. However, you should be eager to learn.
Who will the students be working with?
Students will work with faculty at CEIP Lora Tamayo and the program coordinator at SAIIE.
What is the typical time commitment for each opportunity?
It depends upon the student and their schedule, but most students volunteer a minimum of one day per week for 2½ hours.
Can I receive academic credit for the experience?
At the moment, academic credit is not available through the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, however you can talk to your University to see what requirements are needed.
Where will I teach?
Padres Blancos School is a private catholic institution in Seville, well reputed for its education, faculty, facilities, and resources. It is located no more than a 30 minute walk from the SAIIE center.
What ages/grades are served?
Kindergarten (ages 3 to 6)
Primary (ages 6 to 11)
Secondary (called ESO) (ages 11 to 16)
High School (called Bachillerato) (ages 16 to 18)
What types of volunteering opportunities are available at Padres Blancos?
Students will help in the English classes as assistant teachers.
Are there any prerequisites skills needed?
No specific skills are required. However, students must be willing to help and make a commitment.
Is there a language requirement?
Even though it is recommended you speak a little Spanish, it is not required. However, you should be eager to learn.
Who will the students be working with?
Students will work with faculty at Padres Blancos and the program coordinator at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE).
What is the typical time commitment for each opportunity?
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.
Can I receive academic credit for the experience?
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.
Where will I work at?
At the SAIIE center.
What will my role be?
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.
Is there a language requirement?
No.
Are there any prerequisites skills needed?
No specific skills required. However students must be helpful and friendly.
Can I receive academic credit for the experience?
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 their requirements are.
What is the typical time commitment for each opportunity?
This depends on the student and their schedule but most students volunteer a minimum of two days per week for 2 hours each day.
If you would like to volunteer during your study abroad experience, please contact the Director of Program Development & Student Experience, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com