Teach English in Italy as a Volunteer in the country’s romantic Puglia region! Here, you gain the perspective of L’amico preferito” (“favorite friend”) in small groups of youth and adults; sharing your creativity and enthusiasm for learning. Review the standard volunteer work schedule which has guided volunteers teaching English in Italy since 1995.
Your service program contribution is tax-deductible when you follow our itinerary. Select a date for a specific program and register to teach English in Italy with your $350 deposit. Available discounts are explained here. If you prefer, you may print a text registration form and submit it by mail or fax. Children under age 18 must register as a minor and travel with a parent or adult legal guardian. Please call a volunteer coordinator at (800) 487-1074 for help if needed for any of these steps.
Most partner community lodging is double-occupancy, with a single room option for an additional fee. See single room fees here for countries where this option is available.
Note: Those who register six months (180 days) in advance for international programs, receive a $233 discount (one per family or group). Register early and help us confirm our commitment to the communities we serve.
1 & 2 week summer programs
Contribution:
$2,762* – $3,595
* with qualifying discounts.
Projects Include:
Teaching
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Your health and safety are our highest priorities when you teach English in Italy. Your secure home in Monopoli is the charming Hotel Vecchio Mulino, an inspired, modern restoration of a former factory building. Rooms are double occupancy, with private bathrooms and hot and cold running water, telephones, television and free internet access. The hotel also features a central TV lounge.
You can enjoy authentic Southern Italian cuisine at all meals. A light breakfast of fruit, cereal, rolls, cheese, yogurt, juice and tea or coffee is provided at the hotel. Lunch and dinner at area restaurants include bread, a salad or soup, two pasta or meat courses, and fruit. The Puglia region is legendary for its distinctive and healthful fare. Bottled water is provided. Vegetarian diets can generally be accommodated.
Be The Change.
Through important, full-day volunteer assignments, cultural activities and time for personal adventures, you’ll learn about the Italian people and remain forever invested. Our time-tested and proven philosophy of service ensures your efforts help advance the host community’s development vision and goals. You contribute to genuine development projects, and in doing so, you‘re accepted as family. Our commitment to work in partnership on long-term community projects enables you, in just a short time, to serve as a critical link in a chain of volunteer support spanning three decades.
Read how to teach English in Italy from our volunteers below or on our program blog.
