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Global Vision International

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Boston, MA 02116
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Phone: US: 888-653-6028 UK: 01727 250 250 Oz: 03 90185003

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Community Projects in Honduras

  Honduras
    Copan Ruinas

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Departures all year round

Description: Combine volunteer work and Spanish lessons in the cobble-street town of Copýn Ruinas in Honduras. Volunteer work is available at indigenous communities in nearby rural mountain areas. GVI, along with leaders of the indigenous communities, are developing educational programmes to assist children and adults who otherwise would not have the opportunity of any formal education or who need educational reinforcement. 40 hours of intensive Spanish classes are included in the programme, as well as a day trip to the Copan Ruins with a guide, separate horseriding and hiking treks in the surrounding hills, and a visit to local hot springs.

Community Projects in Honduras

Highlights: Make a difference to the lives of some of Honduras's poorest people, learn Spanish and gain teaching experience. The project fee includes all food and accommodation, training, daily fruit for the children, a 1-year scholarship for a child, and $100 to be allocated as you choose. A variety of cultural excursions and activities including hikes and tours of Mayan ruins, give you the opportunity to enjoy what the country has to offer.

Qualifications: No skills are required as full training is provided and the necessary basic Spanish will be obtained in the classes.

Languages :
  • English

Cost in US$: From $1940 for 4 weeks

Cost Include Description:

- Pre-departure support and discounted services
- Airport Pick up and Drop off in Guatemala
- Three nights hotel stay in Antigua, two at the start and one at the end
- Travel to and from Honduras (border tax is an extra US$3)
- 40 hours of Spanish one on one classes
- All food and accommodation apart from meals on Sundays
- Pickup transport to and from the projects in Honduras
- $100 donation to the project in any area that you choose
- Three trips including Copán Ruins, Horseback riding and hot springs
- 24 hr in country support

Experience Required: no

Volunteer Types :
  • adult education
  • childcare/children
  • community centers
  • community development
  • education
  • English teaching
  • primary education
  • street kids
  • teaching

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical GVI volunteer. Volunteers come from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life.

Age Range: 18 - 65

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Honduras Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

  • Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998

 



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