Description

Teach kindergarten through grade 6 in a school situated on a lush mountainside in the jungle in La Herradura, Honduras. This school currently has 65 students in grades 1-6 and 18 students in kindergarten. It is located in a steep jungle area near the lower Cangrejal River Watershed, called Herradura near the Caribbean coastal city of La Ceiba.

Some of the children attending this school walk two hours each way on slippery trails in extreme heat every day just to have the opportunity to get an education. Most of these children live in remote, isolated areas and face extreme poverty. The families rely mostly on their crops and when the crops do poorly, most struggle to find food. Jungle School provides a lunch each day for the students and for some it is their only meal of the day.

Our international volunteers will assist in a number of areas from assisting with the kindergarten class to teaching grades 1-6. All volunteers will assist the children with general cleaning duties around the school. Most volunteers also help the local mothers with the preparation and distribution of lunch to all the children. After school concludes, volunteers are encouraged to use this time to work with the students on their English skills or perhaps on activities and skills they themselves bring. ie Karate, Yoga, Baseball etc.

Project Details
* Project Duration: Min 2 weeks Long Term
* Project Costs: USD 885 first 2 weeks, USD 125 per week after.
* Project Location: Herradura, Honduras; located approximately 20mins south of La Ceiba on the north coast in the stunning Pico Bonito Mountains.
* Arrival Airport: La Ceiba (LCE) or San Pedro Sula (SAP)
* Activities: Teach/Assist kindergarten through Grade 6 in a small rural school in the mountains & jungle of Honduras.
* Working Hours: Flexible; Monday to Friday up to 6 hours a day, all other time is free.
* Getting to the project: Transportation is supplied by your in-counrty volunteer coordinator.
* Requirements: Minimum Age 18.

Highlights

Honduras is a nation full of contradictions. Stunning beauty against the backdrop of the 2nd poorest country in the western hemisphere. It is a country that produces seemingly endless amounts of corn and fruit yet over 75% of the population lives in poverty and struggles for food on a daily basis. Set against the stunning, lush and rugged mountains of the north coast, Honduras dense jungle meets the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea near the coastal city of La Ceiba. To the west the lush jungle turns dry, almost desert-like near the beautiful Colonial town of Comayagua. Santa when the city fills with people from all over the country and decorates the streets with hundreds of amazing colourful saw-dust carpets. It is a cultural experience you dont want to miss! Hike through 1000 year old Maya Ruins just outside the quant town of Copan. If you havent had enough yet then head back to the north coast and catch a ferry over the the Bay Islands for a little fun in the sun and relaxing on the white sand beaches as the crystal clear water of the Caribbean laps up against you. Be sure not to miss out on diving the 2nd largest coral reef on the planet with one of the cheapest and most experienced dive shops in the world. So grab a baleada and relax, because nobody else is in a rush, c'mon, you're on Honduran time now!

Travel Types

• Archaeology
• BackPacking Abroad
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Cooking
• Dancing
• Deep-Sea Fishing
• Eco Tours
• Environmental Studies
• Fishing
• Golf
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking (River)
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Language Immersion
• Mountaineering
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Off Road / 4X4 Driving
• Photography
• Rafting
• RainForest Tours
• Sailing
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Soccer/Football
• Sports
• Student Tours
• Tours
• Trekking
• Volunteering

Qualifications

This program is open to all volunteers looking to work with impoverished children by assisting in a rural elementary school.

All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome and encouraged to take part in this incredible program.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 885

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

What's Included
* Accommodation: Volunteers stay at the volunteer house located in the city. Rooms are shared. House is fully furnished, equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, cable tv and internet included.
* Airport or Bus Terminal Pickup & Drop-off : Included on arrival and departure day.
* Training: Pre-departure "Introductory Package" will be mailed and in-country orientation with our Volunteer Coordinator.
* Support: Pre-departure briefing & help-desk, local in-country Volunteer Coordinator and 24 hour emergency support.
* Insurance: All AAV volunteers will receive basic travel & medical insurance included in their package.
* Bonus: "Welcome Package" with and AAV t-shirt, local tips and coupons to help you get settled quickly and enhance the duration of your stay!
* Ask about our local home-stay options, breakfast & dinner included each day (7 days).
* Ask about adding Spanish Language Classes to your trip!

What's not included
* Airfare: However, we would be more than happy to help you find and schedule your flight.
* Airport Transportation: from San Pedro Sula to La Ceiba, 18USD by bus 3hrs. Or, by plane, 55USD 35mins.
* Departure Tax: Approx 37USD at the San Pedro Sula Airport
* The above pricing is variable, depending on the accommodation option selected.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Our international volunteers come from all edges of the globe with a variety of backgrounds, everyone is welcome! A typical AAV volunteer is adventurous, outgoing and dedicated. Our volunteers all carry an open mind and a big heart!

Age Range

Minimum Age Requirement of 18 (unless accompanied by a guardian)

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Guest House
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 1-6

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

48hrs

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

All Access Volunteers's Mission Statement

To provide a unique volunteer experience and assist in the long-term sustainability of our partner organizations throughout Latin America.

Year Founded

2009