Community Work with Children Outside Tegucigalpa, Honduras

  Honduras

Tegucigalpa

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: multiple start dates year round

Description: Based in the beautiful outskirts of Tegucigalpa we offer two projects which are trying to make a difference to the next generation of young Hondurans. If you're committed about young children then you're needed to help care for those at an expanding orphanage that's run by an American and a Brit. Or if you'd rather work with older children then why not spend some time at the country's leading informal education facility where vocational skills are taught to deserving youngsters so that they can help lead Honduras to a more positive and prosperous future.

There are a couple of projects that you could be placed in Valle de Angeles in Honduras. i-to-i volunteers will be working with disadvantaged children, some from very deprived areas. You main aims of the placement are to support their development and generally just be there to help improve their quality of life. One of the projects trains young people from the ages of 15 to 23 in over 50 specialist areas of industry, agriculture and the tertiary sector. It is mainly financed by subsidies from the central government, the funds of private enterprises and international loans, and is therefore completely free. It has the goal of participating in the process of integral development of the country as a direct responsible of a dynamic, modern and audacious training of human resources. The training incorporates scientific and technological processes in order to contribute to the country's integral development.

Highlights: Due to a very severe lack of funding, the school relies heavily on volunteer contributions. You can provide much needed enthusiasm, inspiration and practical skills in an environment where they really make a difference.

There are a wide range of potential activities for volunteers to get involved in. You may help with teaching English to the staff as well as helping support and teach workshops and practical skills in carpentry, pottery, working with natural fibres, sewing, blacksmith/welding, upholstery and cooking.

Qualifications: You need at least beginner Spanish, however the more you can learn before you go the better. As you will be working with orphaned and underprivileged children you will need to be very patient and understanding. In addition, a positive and enthusiastic attitude will help you get the most out of the placement.

Cost in US$: $1515 for 4 weeks; $245 for each addition week

Before you depart we offer:
- detailed information on your project and country
- fundraising advice and support
- visa instructions
- vaccination recommendations
- advice on health, safety & culture shock
- contact details to pass along to your family
- i-to-i TEFL certification

When you arrive we provide:
- pick-up from the airport on the designated arrival date
- welcome orientation
- accommodation and food
- well-researched, quality placement
- support of in-country i-to-i team

You will always have:
- access to our emergency support team 24/7
- assistance of the global i-to-i staff
- guidance and advice from experienced i-to-i travelers

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

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

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994