Anybody done volunteer work for their year abroad?

Question

Hi, I need to spend a year in a spanish speaking country next year. i need to have a job there or be enrolled in a university before i go. The problem is I'd like to do volunteer work teaching disafvantaged kids. Does anyone know if universities accept that as a proper 'job' or am I going to have to find something paid and more office like?

Answer 1

Good on you. There is an organisation called VSO, which places people in countries where expertise is required, to teach and advise. A placement with them for a year would be most acceptable to most (proper) universities. Well done.