WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED? For most volunteer positions no specialised knowledge or qualifications are needed. Where qualifications are required, it will be clearly listed in the information on that position. The most important qualities that volunteers need are a sense of purpose and the willingness to make a difference by helping out. SPANISH A basic knowledge of spoken Spanish is useful for any of the positions listed. Spanish Classes can be booked with us at a very affordable price of US$205 per week (4 hours a day). You may also wish to take advantage of a Homestay with a local family. At US$155 per week, this includes accommodation, 3 meals a day and laundry. For positions where you will be teaching or engaged in capacity building you will need good Spanish. If you are at a large reserve, other volunteers and some of the staff will usually speak English. The overwhelming majority of local people that you meet will speak only Spainsh and/or their idigenous language. Speaking some Spanish will certainly help you to get around and enhance the experience. IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE FOR VOLUNTEERS? The minimum age for all volunteers is 18 years old. In some cases, it may be possible for those under 18 to volunteer with parental permission. For some positions, you may need to be at least 21 years old. Where this is the case, it will be clearly stated in the information on that postion. CAN I GET A CERTIFICATE FOR MY VOLUNTEER TIME? Yes. Our partner organisations are happy to issue certificates on satisfatory completion of your position.