VENUSA College - Volunteer in Merida, Venezuela

  Venezuela

Merida

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Flexible, Year-round

Description: VENUSA offers placement in diverse volunteer projects throughout Merida. Below are brief samples of the kinds of projects and locations offered:

- Working with Children
Working with at-risk children in an orphanage.

- Teachers' Assistants
Teaching English to primary school, high school, college students and adults.

- Health Projects
Taking care of patients, make beds, check blood pressure, distribute food and medicine, weigh babies, and   help with other first aid procedures.

- Ecological Projects
Volunteering at an ecological project and contribution to the environment through cleanup, development of eco-tourism, and environmental education.

- Working with Animals
Working in a zoo helping with daily tasks such as preparing food, feeding animals, cleaning cages, and much more.

- Organic Farm: Helping with the day to day workings of the farm, planting, weeding, harvesting, and possibly serve as a guide to tourists learning about their methods.

- Museum and Artistic Opportunities: Preparing art exhibitions, help with fundraising, archiving, and teach children.

- Elderly Care Center
Leading residents at an elderly care center in various activities, help them cook, distribute food, teach English, and help them garden.

- Medical / Health      
- Law Enforcement
- Anti-Drug Coalition
- Church   
- Botanical Garden
- Tourism / Hotel
- Women's Center
- Chemical Dependency
- Fire Department
- Governmental
- Business

Qualifications:
- Volunteer must be at least 18 years old
- Flexible, open-minded, in good health and have a desire to contribute

Cost in US$: 400 - 850 one-time research & placement fee / Optional housing and meals avail

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 & over

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

Participants Travel to Venezuela Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

VEN-USA International Studies & Modern Languages - Merida, Venezuela's Mission Statement: VENUSA was founded in 1987 by individuals who felt that a greater contact and understanding was necessary between North and South America. At its inception, VENUSA was established as a private institute dedicated to international studies and modern languages, and over the years has grown to satisfy a wide variety of interests. VENUSA is located in the beautiful city of Mérida, nestled in the heart of the Venezuelan Andes. Though its student body has grown dramatically over the years, VENUSA's goal remains what it has always been: the promotion of greater international understanding through education, and the development of interpersonal relationships between its students, both Venezuelan and North American.

Year Founded: 1987