Volunteer in Panama!
Panama
Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Jun 15-Aug 15
Description:
Volunteers will facilitate extracurricular classes for children ranging in age from 5 to 12 at schools and other community venues. Health and the environment will be the focus of these classes, though activities will also incorporate youth leadership and creative expression. Sample topics nclude dental hygiene, nutrition, trash collection, pollution and nature appreciation. Volunteers will work in the beautiful regions of Cocle or Veraguas.
Highlights:
* Language Immersion
* Host Family
* Work with Youth
* Cultural Understanding
* Diverse Organization
Qualifications:
To serve as an AMIGOS Volunteer in Latin America, you must: - Be at least 16 years old by September 1st of the year of volunteer service
- Have completed two years of high school level Spanish, or the equivalent
- Adhere to the AMIGOS' Standards of Conduct and Community Behavior
- Fulfill fundraising and training requirements
- Receive required immunizations
Cost in US$: 3,995
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Cost Includes :
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- Emergency evacuation services
- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
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- In-country staff support
- International travel
- Medical insurance
- Medical services
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- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Travel while in host country
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
The Participation Fee includes: Round-trip international airfare from your gateway city, food, lodging, and transportation in Latin America, All project related supplies, Training materials and workshops, Veteran supervisory staff, 24-Hour emergency On-Call Communications System during the summer, Supplementary short-term international medical insurance.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- community development
- community health
- community organizing
- consciousness-raising
- conservation
- curriculum planning
- education
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- environment
- gardening
- grassroots organization
- health
- health education
- painting
- parks
- playgrounds
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- primary education
- social services, social work
- teaching
- volunteering
- youth
- youth development
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Typical Volunteer: Amigos volunteers enjoy experiencing other cultures, are motivated, take intitiative in starting projects, have studied Spanish, enjoy being around children and enjoy sharing about themselves to a host family. Amigos volunteers beleive in collaborative community service.
Age Range: 16 - 25
This Program is open to
American,
Canadian
and European
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Panama
in Groups
Scholarships are Available. - Applicant can apply for financial assistance through Amigos de las Americas. AMIGOS can also assist applicants to find other scholarships or grants.
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit DebriefingAbroad
- Job and Internship Network
Amigos de las Americas's Mission Statement: Amigos de la Americas (AMIGOS) builds partnerships to empower young leaders, advance community development and strengthen multicultural understanding in the Americas.
Year Founded: 1965
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