Building New Hope: Volunteer Teachers Needed
Nicaragua
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Continual
Description:
We have a need for teachers for elementary aged children who do not attend other schools. We need teachers for basic education, art, computers, sports. We appreciate any talent that can be shared with young children and teenagers, i.e., teaching bicycle repair, car maintenance, cooking, music, chess, etc. We would like to start an adult education program in a barrio and are in need of teachers for literacy, nutrition, family health, etc.
Qualifications:
- Spanish speaking
- works well with children
- able to adapt to a different culture than ones own
- self directed
Cost in US$: USD 75
Cost Include Description:
This cost includes volunteer coordinator's assistance, welcome breakfast, use of bicycle if needed, volunteer ID card for discounts in restaurants, gym, activities, etc.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- adult education
- animal welfare
- arts
- athletics
- childcare/children
- community development
- consciousness-raising
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- counseling
- drama
- education
- English teaching
- family planning
- health
- home visit
- primary education
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- secondary education
- sports
- street kids
- teaching
- tutor
- veterinary
- women
- youth
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Typical Volunteer: Our typical volunteer has working knowledge of the Spanish language, interested in working with children, is independent and works well with other adults.
Age Range: 18 up
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Nicaragua
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Essay
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
Building New Hope's Mission Statement: To provide support and partnership to communities in development in Central America, particularly in El Salvador and Nicaragua.
Year Founded: 1992
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