Description

Volunteer Projects Available

* Orphanage Assistance/Street Children
Work in local orphanage homes or shelters for abandoned children. All of these children have come from poor families and suffer from malnutrition and neglect. Assist the limited staff to care for these children. Organize recreational activities, educational activities, sports, arts & crafts, and be the nurturing heart and helping hand that can encourage the children and local staff.

* Teach/Tutor
Inspire students by assisting the local teachers at public schools and community centers with their English classes and other subjects. Or, act as a role model for struggling teenagers and adults through informal education classes. Most of these students have dropped out of school, but want to examine alternate opportunities to continue their education.

* Social Welfare Development
Work in facilities that help an area's poor communities. Provide support to at-risk and at-need women and children. Help them learn the values, manners, and life skills to become self-sufficient and obtain a higher level of education. Past projects range from tutoring, cleaning, carpentry, program development, sewing, cooking, childcare, business skills training, and administrative duties.

* Health/Medical Clinics
Work at community health and medical clinics. Be a friend to patients, assist medical staff, and organize health and nutrition classes. Knowledge of nutrition, health, and the medical field is preferred for these projects.

* Environment/Ecology Conservation
Learn and practice nature conservation techniques. Work on a private nature reserve and crop experimentation site. Duties include restoring and improving the grounds, plantations, and facilities. Interact with local communities and expand your knowledge of the reasons, benefits, and ways to be more environmentally friendly.

Highlights

* An unforgettable experience helping and improving Latin American communities
* An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
* An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g. language, crafts, dancing)
* Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
* The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
* A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences.

Qualifications

* You must be at least 18 years of age. Or, if younger than 18, you must have parental or guardian consent.
* Dedication to the full term of commitment . Most projects' duration is 1 week to 12 months.
* Some projects require Spanish language skills. Spanish lessons are included with most destinations, and additional classes can be organized.
* Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment.
* Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
* High level of responsibility

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 1,840 for the first week and USD 175 each additional week.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Guaranteed Volunteer Placement Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace pre-arranges your volunteer project before you leave home to ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.
* Housing
Basic, clean & comfortable housing is included in your program. Most housing will be carefully screened and selected local host families; or at volunteer housing at project sites.
* Meals
At least two meals a day, six days per week are included with your program. Meal plans will depend per project and destination. Meals are safe and healthy with emphasis of local cuisine. Dietary and allergy restrictions will be met.
* Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa (if necessary), but we have no control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
* Travel Insurance: International Traveler's Medical Coverage
Our program includes a comprehensive international health insurance policy, with a 30-days grace period upon return back to your home country.
* Arrival Pick-Up and Transfer
We will arrange an airport pick-up and transfer for you upon arrival.
* Arrival Orientation
Receive training and orientation upon arrival from our local
* Cultural Embrace Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and your host country prior to, during, and after your placement.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Flexible, intelligent, fun, adventurous, passionate, cultured, well-mannered, respectful, youthful spirit

Age Range

18-65

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of varies

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks-1 year

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement

Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"