Whether you are a student considering a career in these fields, this program will add meaningful experience to your resume and give you an insight into human rights awareness practices in a developing country.

In this program you will provide mental and emotional support for women in prisons through motivation, and other forms of organized activities.   Volunteer abroad who sign up for volunteer work with imprisoned women will assist in teaching them to read and write; teaching English, aerobics, arts and crafts and teaching other special life skills.

This institution has over 120 women prisoners, many of whom have young children and babies living with them.   Volunteers will engage the woman in conversations, teaching English lessons, and help with vocational training.   Most prisoners make some handicrafts and weaving (which are sold in the prison or outside) in order to gain some money to support their family outside.   Volunteers should share the vision which the human rights of prisoners are respected, prisoners are treated in a humane and compassionate manner and their time in detention is used to prepare them for life outside of prison.

This is a rewarding program, however this can be an emotionally and psychologically challenging.  Proficient Spanish is required.  Woman volunteers only.