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[lienair9]

Within a year i will be graduating from college with a major in Secondary education and hopefully a minor in Spanish. I dont want to jump into the work force here without taking time first to travel and help others. I am already able to speak conversational Spanish and am passionate about learning about the Latin American cultures. I recently heard about ESL positions and after some thought realized I would be well suited to it. I love traveling and often do so in tough conditions. I love an adventure and I have also worked in the construction industry throughout my schooling so I bring those skills which would be helpful in a more rural location. Im not sure what im looking for but I would love some direction from those of you who are experienced in this field. I would even consider volunteer work for short periods of time jsut to get the experience. Any contacts or suggestions are more than welcome. Thanks, Erik

[Alitas]

Great enthusiasm and looks like you have some good skills going.

What about the Peace Corps?

[Weona]

Yeah, I was going to suggest the Peace Corps as well. There's quite a commitment attached to it but it seems like the experience you're looking for. Lots of opportunities in rural communities in L.A, that's for sure.

[lienair9]

Thanks for the suggestion, but the whole commitment thing is a bit of a turn off. I wanted to start out doing something shorter just to get a feel for it then if i find thats a direction I like look into peace corps. What I really want is something like an extended missions trip without any relgion. I have another year though...so ive got time to find something

[Alitas]

There are several non-religious missions in the Dominican Republic.

Go to www.DR1.com/forums and do a search.