This post is written by my friend, Danielle, who was gracious enough to share her experience and advice regarding the Teach for America (TFA) program.…
When it comes to long term volunteer opportunities, there are two main options for Americans that are organized and run by the federal government: Peace Corps and AmeriCorps. I’m in a somewhat unique position to have served in both programs. I served in the…
I spent 4 years teaching ESL: 1 in Spain, 1 in Madagascar with the Peace Corps, and 2 in L.A. through AmeriCorps. While in L.A. I helped a non-profit build an adult ESL program from the ground up. My colleague, Lily, and I developed…