Description

As a volunteer at Carlos Jose Salinas, you will be assigned to work with a teacher from the school to teach English, or help a teacher while he or she is teaching other subjects to their students. You may also have the opportunity to organize an after-school program to help the children with homework and play with them.

Since the school lacks an English program, volunteers are expected to plan their lessons and prepare activities to help students learn the material. These activities and lessons should be focused on specific communication tools that the children need to learn, such as introductions, numbers, and so forth. The teacher accompanying the volunteer will take care of classroom management, but volunteers always provide the language component. In addition to creating lesson plans and delivering the lesson, volunteers are expected to keep track of what is taught at each grade, so future volunteers can follow up.
Volunteers may also be able to assist in preschool classes with the young children who range in age from 3-5 years old.

Occasionally, volunteers may be asked to assist with administrative work, developing lesson plans, and creating posters and other teaching materials during their placement.

Highlights

Carlos José Salinas is an elementary school that provides preschool and primary classes to youth in the rural community of Dulce Nombre. The school offers classes that teach the basic foundations in numeracy, literacy and socialization because it is an important part of a child's development. The role of this school is to promote early childhood education, to provide more opportunities for children to be able to attend school and to help increase the literacy rates in their community.

Carlos Jose Salinas, cannot afford all the permanent staff they need to help the children; there are many areas in which more help is needed. In addition, these kids love interacting with people. It boosts their enthusiasm and self-esteem. It also makes them very happy and teaches them the value of cooperation and friendship, helping them feel less alienated from society.
Teaching English is the biggest need from volunteers at this placement, however, there are many young children and a basic understanding of Spanish is perfect to teach the little kids the fundamentals.

Qualifications

A volunteer teaching at this school is not required to be a trained teacher. Any volunteer who is interested in working with children and providing classroom assistance would an excellent candidate for this program.
Although not essential, volunteers that have had experience working with children in the past will have an easier time at this placement. Also, experience developing lesson plans and teaching young children will come in handy. For ESL teachers, a good understanding of the English language is necessary.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Education

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

It is important that volunteers have enthusiasm, compassion, can take the initiative, and have lots of stamina, as the work can often be very demanding.

Volunteer Types

• Education
• English Teaching
• Teaching

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