Description

In order to prepare the kids to go to school, children are taught various subjects including preschool math, writing, reading and introduction to dance, and art.

If we see problems with the kids or their families, CENIT can help them with social or psychological help. This work requires a lot of understanding and compassion, while you are in the classroom you must be totally devoted to your position.

Working with these children is hard because they need lots of attention but it can be extremely rewarding.

Helping out with all of the responsibilities in the classroom. Sometimes the volunteers are asked to wait with the children until their parents come after school.

Highlights

CENIT relies heavily on volunteers from all over the world in many of its various programs. As a CENIT volunteer, you will work in a team environment according to your interests. Volunteers in this program work with 25 children up to 5 years old. Volunteers directly assist the classroom teacher, collaborating in planning and performing activities, helping children during snack and meal times, and participate in parent outreach work as well.

** Please note; this placement requires a minimum time commitment of 12 weeks (includes 1 week of orientation & 3 weeks of Spanish language training) **

Qualifications

Compassion and a sincere desire to help these children in all possible ways, is the most important thing.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3.295 for 8 weeks; USD 250 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

Volunteers need to be understanding, creative, enthusiastic, full of energy and flexible.

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• English Teaching
• Primary Education
• 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
• 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