Orphanage Volunteering Program in Honduras

  Honduras

Copan

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Description: During this project volunteers will be working with orphans and children aged between 4 and 6. The volunteers' time will be divided between three afternoons a week in a local Copan orphanage and a school for indigenous children supported by GVI. Having never attended school before, these children will require help to master essential classroom basics like holding pencils, initial numbers, drawing lines and their ABCs. Although often challenging, working with young children is a rewarding experience and every day is full of laughter and fun. The classes are informal, focusing on fun and interaction aimed at helping them learn a range of different activities. The dynamics of this project means that it is possible that volunteers may be required to assist in classes with students of an older age group.

How this program makes a difference:

With just one or two teachers per school, the volunteers' teaching presence allows the children more opportunity to receive help in their education. The younger children are often just included with other grades, so having a volunteer dedicated to them at an early stage in their education is a big benefit. A substantial part of the fee goes towards the day-to-day running costs of the projects themselves throughout the year, including daily transport, food subsidies for the school meals and fruit for the children (sometimes their only meal of the day), educational materials for classes, painting and maintenance and the GVI Secondary School.

Highlights:
- Live with a host family in Copan
- Visit the ancient Copan ruins
- Working with indigenous children
- Work in an orphanage three days a week
- Take adventure side trips
- Optional cultural workshops and excursions
- Amazing community interaction

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

Cost in US$: From USD 1,660 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-65

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Honduras Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998