Description

We have a need for teachers for elementary aged children who do not attend other schools. We need teachers for basic education, art, computers, sports. We appreciate any talent that can be shared with young children and teenagers, i.e., teaching bicycle repair, car maintenance, cooking, music, chess, etc. We would like to start an adult education program in a barrio and are in need of teachers for literacy, nutrition, family health, etc.

Qualifications

* Spanish speaking
* works well with children
* able to adapt to a different culture than ones own
* self directed

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 75

Program Fees Include:

This cost includes volunteer coordinator's assistance, welcome breakfast, use of bicycle if needed, volunteer ID card for discounts in restaurants, gym, activities, etc.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Our typical volunteer has working knowledge of the Spanish language, interested in working with children, is independent and works well with other adults.

Age Range

18 up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

immediate to one week

Building New Hope's Mission Statement

To provide support and partnership to communities in development in the Central American country of Nicaragua.

Year Founded

1992