Volunteer in Nicaragua

  Nicaragua

Granada

Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Nicaragua is a country of beauty and charm, vibrant colonial culture, tall volcanoes and beautiful beaches. The capital city of Managua has been partially decimated by earthquakes three times and once by a major fire. From the cultural and artisan center of Masaya just outside the capital city to the up-and-coming hang out of Granada, Nicaragua's spirit and national pride shines in every corner of this country Granada is the oldest continuously inhabited city in continental Latin America and full of colonial buildings.

Nicaragua is not for the faint-hearted volunteer! It's one of the poorest countries in the world and you will notice this at every turn. Not yet discovered by mass tourism, you will have a true total immersion experience, including frequent water and electricity cut-offs! Your help is dearly needed and much appreciated. You can work in the local penitentiary, tutor teenagers in their vocational training, teach English at the local school or engage in empowering activities at the women's resource center.

Highlights:
Nicaragua Language Classes:
5 hrs/day small group (max 3) Spanish classes

AmeriSpan Tip:
Not recommended for participants with no prior experience in lesser-developed nations.

Cost in US$: 4 weeks - $1295; For each additional week - 295

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Nicaragua Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages. We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer. Our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of the programs. We do not just list what is included, rather, we clearly state our opinions. Each program description contains a program review that describes what we like and what we don't like about the program. Aside from assisting you with which program to choose, we work hard to make the whole process as simple as possible. AmeriSpan pre-arranges your school, lodging, airport pick-up and other services. With AmeriSpan, you will not have to worry about international wire transfers, international phone calls or dozens of other possible complications with arrangements and money.

Year Founded: 1993