An announcement from CISV International (formerly Children's International Summer Villages)

Looking for a unique summer leadership opportunity? Love to work with youth? Intrigued by other cultures?

CISV Halifax is looking for leaders aged 21+ to lead delegations of four youth to international camps which promote peace through building global friendship.

Available positions include:

Vasteras, Sweden (1 Aug-15 Aug) leading four youth born in 2010 and 2011 

Galicia, Spain (28 Jul-19 Aug) leading four youth born in 2009 

While this is a volunteer position and you will not be paid, all expenses including travel costs are covered. Training will be provided.

CISV is an international organization with over 70 member countries with Chapters in over 200 cities. To find out more:

https://cisv.org

For more information or to apply, please contact cisvhalifax@gmail.com

NALCAP: North American Language and Culture Assistant Program in Spain

The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) is an educational outreach initiative of the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Spain. NALCAP falls under the category of public diplomacy programs. As a language assistant, award recipients fulfill the role of a cultural ambassador through the promotion of English and French language learning and mutual understanding via cultural exchange. As such, their role is to encourage students of all ages in Spain to broaden their knowledge of the language and culture of the Canada. 

Positions are offered in schools all across Spain, running from October 1st to May 31st for most assignments. NALCAP recipients receive a monthly stipend to help cover living expenses of about 800 to 1000 euros and medical insurance from either the national government of Spain or the regional governments of Spain, depending on the placements awarded. Hours of the assistantship range from 12 to 16 hours per week. 

This is a remarkable international cooperation program in which over 3,000 Canadians have participated since its introduction in 2005 taking with them an experience of a lifetime. The possibilities for both professional and personal growth are endless.

The application period will be open from late January/February until April. For further details, eligibility, and application information, please visit the website: https://www.educacionyfp.gob.es/canada/en/convocatorias-ayudas/convocatorias-canada/nalcap.html.