Description

Talk with children, play games with them and spend time with them to allow them to connect with you so they can relate to an adult and express some of their many challenges and know that someone does care.
Sports and outdoors activities such as soccer, baseball, basketball, educational games, arts and crafts etc.

Highlights

Hogar Infantil Comunitario - La Mascota is non-profit centre, that offers skills training in a technical school to ninety boys and girls. This skills training is designed to help the students make their own way in life and earn a decent wage. Some examples of courses the students may choose from are: carpentry, baking and sewing.

The main goal of Hogar Infantil Comunitario is to educate as many at-risk children as possible, given their current resources. Staff at Hogar Infantil Comunitario are working hard to improve their facilities, but the support they receive from the municipality of Diriamba and the Family Ministry Board is not enough. They wish to support children in reaching their full potential, and to become responsible, honest citizens by teaching them the skills they need to succeed and giving them the courage to create their own opportunities and make a difference in their lives.

Additionally, to make up for the lack of resources available to schools in poor areas and to compensate for the disadvantages that poor students face, Hogar Infantil Comunitario offers 4 to 5 hours of after school reinforcement and enrichment activities each day. Since most of the students are working children, Hogar Infantil Comunitario has to be able to offer them a different schedule, so they can attend their classes but continue to work so that they can help to support their families. Hogar Infantil Comunitario also provides children with one nutritious meal per day.

Since they rely upon a miniscule budget from the Nicaraguan government, Hogar Infantil Comunitario cannot afford to pay full time teachers or social workers. Currently, they employ two part-time teachers, one who comes in the mornings and the other who comes in the afternoons.

The majority of students come from disadvantaged families that have a great deal of financial problems and the students are often victims of abuse. As a result, Hogar Infantil Comunitario, is looking for a social worker, at-risk youth worker or psychologist to help the children with issues they may be facing.

Qualifications

Qualified and/or student social worker, at-risk youth worker and psychologist.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Education
• Medicine
• Psychology
• Social Work

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

Compassionate,energetic,enthusiastic with a deep desirer to help these children; with a understanding and respect for them and their many challenges.

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• Medicine
• Social Services, Social Work

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
• Written Application

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