Program Fee Includes

    * Roundtrip airfare from your nearest gateway city
    * Airport transfers
    * Meals
    * Lodging
    * Tour costs including guides
    * Program supplies
    * Emergency medical evacuation insurance
    * Administrative costs including program leaders

Program Fee May be Tax Deductible: The program fee minus the cost of the included tour may be tax deductible for U.S. tax payers--see IRS Publication 526. It is recommended that you consult with your tax advisor.

Participant Qualifications

Native speakers of English (Knowledge of Swahili, Spanish or Chinese is helpful, but not required.)

Good physical condition. All participants are encouraged to consult with their physician prior to traveling abroad. For example, participants must be able to stand for periods up to 50 minutes, climb up to three flights of stairs, and be able to independently walk distances up to a mile. Participants must be able to independently handle their own luggage.

Open-minded and looking for a service-oriented adventure

Interested in working with students (Teaching certification is not required)

Open to experiencing another culture.

Climate
China locations are hot and humid during July and rain showers are common.
Mexico locations vary in climate. Some sites may be in higher elevations and they will be cool with the possibility of rain, others will be arid and warm.

High School Students Ages 14-18 (China only)

Each summer, a select group of high school students volunteer as activity leaders in China. Students have assisted teachers in the classroom with language lessons, arts and crafts projects, sports, games and night programs. Each high school-aged student needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Early Return Policy

Should a program have to return home early due to an unlikely State Department Travel Warning, it is likely that no funds will be recovered. The airfare is used to cover return flights and may have additional costs; hotels will not offer refunds on such short notice, etc. In such a case, Global Language Villages would issue a refund to participants only after all the non-recoverable funds and cancellation fees have been deducted from any recovered monies.

In short, we strive to be informed and prepared to assess risk, respond to emergencies, and take immediate and appropriate actions. We are committed to keeping you informed about international travel and welcome your questions and inquiries.