Program Reviews

RVF was totally worth it when planning my year abroad. The program director and staff always responded VERY quickly to all of my questions and were helpful even when there were tricky situations to navigate. They are very knowledgeable and are able to provide recommedations for other services that are beyond their own (lawyers, housing, cell phone services, etc.). Paperwork can be a headache when moving abroad, especially when you have no idea what you are doing, but RVF makes it all a breeze. They lay everything all out for you so it is as easy as following the steps that they have provided for you. In the midst of a pandemic, moving across the world can be a daunting thing but with RVF I felt taken care of, understood and that my experience was important to them.

Excellent overall experience. Harrison usually responds to emails within 24 hours. All the information provided to me was clear and detailed. I felt supported and informed throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend their program and services. Everyone I was in contact with was very helpful. Their guidance and resources are invaluable. I don’t think my transition to a new job and country would have been as easy without them. Especially during these unusual circumstances (COVID-19) it was a relief to have their help.

Harrison and his team are extremely hands-on and always ready to help. I have thrown all different kinds of scenarios at them and they have helped and handled it with ease. They assist you in the process in ways that I have not heard of other programs doing and they always respond quickly. They truly help you ease your transition into Spain. They care about the well-being of their clients. They also are sure to help link you with other members of the group who are in the same area as you so that you can start to build your own sense of community.

RVF International is the perfect organization to collaborate with if one wants to teach English in Spain. The entire team worked extremely hard to make sure I was comfortable with the process, various appointments and comprehension of every piece of information they presented to me. From translating my documents to following up with me months after I arrived, they are skilled in every facet. The prioritization of team work within the RVF ranks is also extremely admirable and makes the entire process a breeze. If it weren't for RVF, I KNOW my experiences and processes would have been more stressful and taken longer time.

I knew I wanted to apply to the Ministry aux program but I found the application process overwhelming. Plus, the Ministry only contacts you about acceptance and placement, leaving you to navigate all of the bureaucratic mess in the States and Spain on your own. The thought of that made me pretty nervous since it would be my first time living outside of the States. So finding RVF was a blessing for me. They were there with support and resources every step of the way making all the processes – background checks, visas, TIE, etc – a breeze!

It's a great program and I was able to visit some beautiful cities before the lockdowns because of COVID. I'm sure that this experience would be much more amazing if there wasn't COVID restrictions this year but I'm planning on doing another year and hopefully it will the full adventurous experience that it normally is. The one negative you should know about this job is that the pay is not high, so you won't be making much money. However, the costs of living and the food costs are pretty low so you can make some money and if you travel often you will probably come out even or maybe lose some depending on where you travel. So it is best to save some money before coming. There are many benefits however, such as having lots of time and days off to travel to so many cities and countries close by.

This was my first time traveling and living abroad. RVF International has been super helpful during the whole process, especially during such an uncertain and stressful time with the Coronavirus pandemic. They are very knowledgeable and supportive when you need them the most. I am so glad that I decided to participate in the North American Language and Cultural Assistants program with the Spanish Ministry of Education, and that I chose RVF International to support me. I've only been in Madrid for 3 months but I've enjoyed it immensely even with Covid restrictions...I'm very happy and have no regrets!

I came to Spain during a very hard time, during COVID-19 in the year 2020. It would have been impossible if I didn’t have the support of RVF. Helping not only with the government processing, but also with the emotional toll that moving abroad during such a time takes by being available for a call when I needed and providing mental health services made the transition very easy.

I will be leaving with new friends, experiences, and an open door to this country down the road if I so choose to take it.

I had the chance to work with Harrison from beginning to end during the complicated process of obtaining work and a visa. The process was daunting given the pandemic but I was given every bit of information needed so that I never felt I was on my own in this process. Harrison was also more than willing to answer any and every question I had which was helpful during the uncertainty of the pandemic.

What's nice about RVF too is that we have the chance to easily connect with other Auxiliares that signed up through RVF so even when you get to Spain you have plenty of other people to meet with so you're not alone in a new country! 10/10 experience!

I am so glad I went through RVF to do the auxiliares program in Spain. RVF makes the entire experience less stressful and easier on you. Especially with added uncertainty of Covid and travel shutting down, I was so relieved to have RVF behind me. The owner, Harrison, is very quick to respond via email and really knows his stuff. Paying RVF gets you help for not only the application process of the auxiliar program but also with all visa paperwork, help with housing search, setting up wifi or a cellphone, what to pack, and much more. Harrison helped me even to look into prescription medications and getting them in Spain. RVF goes above and beyond and are worth every penny.
Also I love being an auxiliar and I’ve already mentioned to Harrison about staying another year.
I 100% recommend being an aux and paying RVF to help you with all the complicated Spanish government and visa stuff.
Harrison also helped connect other auxiliares in the community together and I’ve had a lovely time meeting other Americans who are going through the same thing as me and also used RVF.