Volunteer Nicaragua: Rehabilittion Center

  Nicaragua

Granada

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: open

Description: The shelter house in Granada has 16 people in rehabilitation. This program is innovative and has been proved successful for about 5 years already, using a multi-stage treatment approach and a support group approach as well. The program is centered on improving individual self-esteem, building autonomy and skills for life. The program expects to receive volunteers from a range of You will be learning the multi-stage approach of the shelter, participating in individual sessions and group support sessions and helping with fundraising activities. You can provide sports and physical activities, crafts, music or dancing etc, as long as these activities are part of an individual social integration program. Volunteers can also assess the current organization's needs, and accompany organization leaders on the process of finding resources to improve/expand the work. This may include visiting both governmental and non-governmental agencies asking for information on ways to get further assistance on a specific need. professions related to social work and psychology.

Highlights: The Shelter is located in Granada. Granada is the oldest colonial city founded in Central America. It is the most important city in the region, not only for being the oldest but four being the best located. Along the narrow streets of this colonial city and outside its city limits, there is plenty to explore. uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Nicaragua and all it has to offer.

Great weekend trips include:
* Visit historical monuments in the colonial city of Granada
* Set up an excursion to visit one of the many factories that produce cigars, sweets and traditional golosinas
* Visit museums, local exhibitions or music venues
* Hike up volcano Mombacho
* Schedule a bike tour

Qualifications: Intermediate Spanish language skills.

Cost in US$: USD 995 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Nicaragua Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

uVolunteer, Volunteer Travel Abroad's Mission Statement: uVolunteer's mission is to provide meaningful and affordable volunteering placements to our volunteers without sacrificing neither service nor quality; and the capacity to deliver this volunteer resource and funding directly to grass root projects, local non-governmental and public organisations in rural and urban communities in need worldwide.

Year Founded: 2005