Walk and Talk!
We almost went with Half and Half...the new program is half family tutor and some child care duties. Plus, participants are paid €40 each week ($55 US). Half and Half seemed exactly right and that name was suggestion by Amanda who wrote a convincing comment on yesterday's Blog post when we asked for name suggestions.
Later in the day someone suggested Walk and Talk (Tutor and Childcare in Spain). The name put a little step (pun intended) in the program and so we settled on it. Many thanks to Amanda who had a really great idea.
This program is a response to so many people who are struggling to go abroad and make a difference and to help people. Not only does the continuing down economy make it more and more difficult to afford international travel, but it has become harder to take 1, 2 or even 3 months and go away.
With Conversation Corps Spain, we have lowered the fee from now through April by $370 if you go 3 months. 3 months in Spain for under $1,000. Can you believe it? Still, it is hard for people to find that money and that time.
Walk and Talk goes one step further. Participants will earn €40 each week ($55 US) to help with spending money or to help offset airfare. Over 12 weeks, if you stay 3 months, you can earn $660. Plus you have a private room and 3 meals a day.
How much childcare is there, besides the tutoring? You are asked to babysit 2 nights per month while the parents go out and take a breather. And you are asked to be home when the children get home from school, or perhaps walk them home from school, make them a snack, etc. We have made certain no domestic chores are allowed, other than the usual helping to set and clear the table, keep your room tidy...the typical chores you would assist with in any family.
We hope you enjoy the new program. Thanks also for the name ideas we received on our Facebook Page. Some of you are very creative.
So what do you think? Is Walk and Talk a good program idea? Does earning a little spending money each week make sense? Does it make a difference?
1 min read
Randy LeGrant : Sep 8, 2018 5:32:46 PM
Although the economy in the US is rolling along and unemployment is almost nil, we hear from a lot of people who have difficulty saving up $350 for...
Randy LeGrant : Sep 9, 2011 10:31:00 AM
On August 30, Katie embarked on a year long journey through all 15 countries of the former Soviet Union. She got the idea by attending a Meet, Plan,...
GeoVisions Participant : Aug 3, 2019 6:49:42 PM
Hello Future World Travelers! There are so many different ways to teach English abroad. This is another creative way to make it happen!
.png?width=2000&height=1250&name=LOGO%20(2).png "LOGO (2)")
Randy LeGrant