Jump Start Program in Belize

  Belize

San Ignacio

Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Description: Spend June, July and August helping four and five-year-olds from Spanish-speaking villages,with the basic spoken English they'll need for primary school in the fall. Your first weeks are devoted to preparation such as: meeting with village leaders, setting up venues, identifying local counterparts, circulating flyers, and registering the children. Then begin two months of Jump Start classes, usually three days weekly for two hours. Non-class activities with the local children can also be held. Some Spanish is helpful, but not necessary.

Highlights: The true cultural experience is felt while working with children. They are open and eager to learn. And what a difference you can make!

Qualifications: Course curriculum provided. Must show ability to be willing to work with young children.

Cost in US$: $385 per month

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 - 70

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Belize Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

The Cornerstone Foundation's Mission Statement: Cornerstone Foundation is a registered non-profit humanitarian service organization in Belize, Central America, established to inspire respect for self, culture, and the environment. Our goal is to help people to help themselves, and to help organizations and social service offices meet their goals within our community. We aim to be an active link in the gathering and distributing of information and resources. We strive to be involved in the empowerment of our community. We strive to support Government and other organizations in the development of our community.

Year Founded: 1999