Escuelita Yo Puedo
Nicaragua
Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: any time, except for Christmas holidays
Description:
Building New Hope is always in need of teachers' assistants for a small day school for children of financially distressed families. The school is attended by 36 children each weekday to receive tutoring for their school work as well as new activities not offered in public schools. We stress reading with visits to our community library, field trips, "out-of-the-box" activities and study, i.e., respect for animals, keep our environment healthy, conflict resolution, etc. Volunteers are encouraged to offer new activities and 'paseandos' that will open the world to these children who otherwise have few opportunities to learn about their world.
Qualifications:
Ideally, we need a volunteer who speaks Spanish at least at an intermediate level, can commit to at least five weeks here in Granada, is creative and self-directed, works well with local teachers, can share ideas with other working partners. We welcome new ideas to open the limited world of our children. We want to bring as many new positive opportunities to them as possible. Volunteer must understand that this is not "home"....it is a developing country where the culture is probably different and at times frustrating. It is a learning experience that will be beneficial to a volunteer throughout his or her life.
Minimum Education: Associates
Cost in US$: USD 75
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Cost Includes :
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- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
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Cost Include Description:
This volunteer position is strictly voluntary. Travel and living expenses are funded entirely by the volunteer. Our volunteer coordinator will assist in arranging housing, introduction to projects, etc. ID cards are given to volunteers for discounts in restaurants, gym, activities, etc. Bicycle available if project requires this. Volunteers begin with a "welcome breakfast" with volunteer coordinator and project director, and a "despidida dinner" when leaving the country.
Salary / Pay: none
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- animal welfare
- arts
- consciousness-raising
- counseling
- drama
- education
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- English teaching
- gender issues
- handicapped
- health education
- literacy
- Music
- primary education
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- secondary education
- social services, social work
- street kids
- teaching
- tutor
- veterinary
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Typical Volunteer: Our volunteers are energetic, self-directed, and committed to improving the lives of the children and young adults of Granada. They are open to learning about a different culture and willing to adapt to the different environment in order to show their respect to the Nicaraguan people.
Age Range: over 18
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
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Participants Travel to Nicaragua
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
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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