For volunteers who love working with children and wish to make a positive impact on those less fortunate, this program will provide a truly memorable experience.
A solid education is the key to a brighter future for those marginalized and living in a developing nation without additional support. This program aims to build a strong platform for children to thrive and prosper, providing an education-based after school program to support at risk children and encourage their love for learning.
Based in the beautiful Nicaraguan city of Granada, volunteers will provide essential support to children in a variety of subjects, including English. By providing support and encouragement, students have a much improved chance of learning and staying in the education system for longer. Sometimes all it takes is one mentor to show an avid interest in a student for them to thrive – be that mentor and help to improves lives!
Goals of this Project:
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Provide teaching support to children in Granada
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Improve the future prospects of some of Nicaragua’s most impoverished children, and help them to break the poverty cycle
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Enable inter-cultural exchange which benefits both students and international volunteers alike.
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Keep children in education for longer by supporting their needs
Start Dates
This project is available year-round and programs typically start every 1st and 3rd SUNDAY of each month. Volunteers can choose to participate for periods ranging from 4 weeks to 12 weeks. Longer stays can be arranged directly with the local team, but will be subject to availability and individual visa conditions. Spaces on this project are limited and therefore subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.
Requirements
Love Volunteers welcomes all those 18 years and over who wish to help create a brighter future for children through the power of education. This project best suits those with experience and/or qualifications in the field of childhood development and education, though volunteers who simply wish to explore an interest in this field are also welcomed as there are many ways you can assist in the classroom. Ideally, volunteers on this project will have at least a basic knowledge of the local language in order to communicate effectively with staff and students, though this is not a pre-requisite. Importantly, all applicants must first and foremost have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude. If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!
