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About Spain
Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula in southwest Europe. It
borders southwest of France and it is surrounded by the
Mediterranean Sea, Biscay Bay and North Atlantic Ocean. A peaceful
transition to democracy following the death of Dictator, Francisco
Franco in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the
EU in 1986), have given Spain the most dynamic economies in Europe.
It is nearly as large as the states of Nevada and Utah combined. The
Spanish are a composite of Mediterranean and Nordic ancestry but are
considered a homogenous ethnic group. Spaniards place a high value
on how they are perceived. Personal pride and appearance are very
important. Spain is parliamentary monarchy. The climate is
wonderfully temperate, clear with hot summers in interior, more
moderate and cloudy along the coast. The winters are cloudy and cold
in interior, partly cloudy and cool along the coastline.
The terrain is mainly flat to
dissected plateau surrounded by rugged hills. There are beautiful
mountains of Pyrenees in the north.
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Geographical Area
Our program is located in Madrid and runs from
June to end of August. The
capital of Spain is located in the heart of the peninsula and right
in the center of the Castilian plain 646 meters above sea level, has
a population of over three million. A cosmopolitan city is a
business center, headquarters for the Public Administration,
Government Spanish Parliament and the home of the Spanish Royal
Family. Madrid is characterized by intense cultural and artistic
activity and very lively nightlife
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Program Description
The YMCA is looking for Camp Counselors/English teachers. The
volunteers will live in YMCA hostel and work in a Day Camp Program
providing supervision service for young children between ages 8-13.
Camp counselors should be caring, patient, responsible team players
and good communicators. They will supervise campers and collaborate
with the Spanish counselors in preparing activities, games, arts and
crafts, and songs for Spanish children.
Teachers are
responsible for teaching English through games, songs, stories,
phonics, and vocabulary. Basic skills in Spanish are required. You
can also share aspects of your culture with the students, who will
be curious about life in your home country. An estimated stipend of
$75 USD per week is provided. Staff training and orientation are
provided at the site.
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