Description

Volunteers will usually be able to choose their own duties, but Los Pollitos guarantees that you will have plenty of work to do!
Help to cook, sweep the floors or any other household chores that the volunteer might be willing to do.

Highlights

Los Pollitos is a daycare centre located in one of the most populated neighbourhoods of the city of Leon. Los Pollitos cares for young children, ranging in age from a few months to six years old.

Los Pollitos' main role is to provide a safe place for the children of working families, so that parents can go to work each day knowing that their children are being taken care of in a safe, clean and healthy environment.

Los Pollitos looks after 106 children every day. The children are divided into classrooms or levels. Because of their very small budget there is only one adult responsible for each classroom of approximately 30 children.

They have only one teacher per level with as many as 30 kids in one classroom. A volunteer could help in so many different ways, from changing diapers and feeding babies, to playing with and teaching the older kids basic English, Geography and Math.

Qualifications

Compassionate,enthusiastic,energetic with lots of stamina to work in a very busy atmosphere. Enjoy working with babies and small children; understanding their numerous needs.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Culinary Arts / Cooking
• Counseling
• Education
• Medicine

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3,245 for 8 weeks; USD 225 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998