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Description

We can offer you several opportunities to volunteer in Panama!

1) Teaching English to local residents
Help local people learn English while you yourself are studying Spanish with us. Knowing some Spanish is helpful but hardly necessary. Many Panamanians know at least some English so it is most beneficial to the "students" that the teacher only speak English. Lessons are given in a local church to a group of interested participants.

2) Working with the Elderly
Lead residents at an elderly care center in various activities, help them cook, distribute food, teach English, and help them garden. Caring for the elderly helps create a compassionate and nurturing atmosphere at homes for the elderly and senior centers. Elderly people are sometimes the most neglected and abandoned group in society. Their access to basic services and income is severely restricted, and they often lack support groups. Community initiatives and organizations provide an opportunity for the elderly to receive one-on-one attention, learn new skills, and receive basic nutrition and health care.

3) Teaching aid in a local school or kindergarden.
Helping teachers in class (ie: Math, Physics, English), conversing with students in english
Students age: 12 to 17 years old
Helping teachers in class, during playtime, serving food, hygiene maintenance, conversing with children
Children's age: 1 to 4 years old

Pre-requisites:
- some basic knowledge of Spanish
- dress code: not allowed to wear shorts, short skirts, sleeveless tops, open sandals or beach type clothing
- minimum 2 weeks

Highlights

By joining this pioneering programme as a volunteer, you will have a positive impact on the lives of local residents and/or the preservation of endangered species of turtles and learn or improve your Spanish and explore many of Panama's tourist attractions.

Qualifications

- Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Panama
- Flexible in attitude, in good health and have a desire to contribute
- Speak at least minimal Spanish
- Compliance with the rules and procedures of the volunteer program as established by the program
- Medical insurance

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

from USD 465 US for 2 weeks

Cost Include Description:

- Registration fees and course materials
- Accommodations including breakfast
- Placement examination prior to start of classes
- Free break time refreshments
- Volunteer work

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Elderly
• English Teaching
• Sea Turtle Protection

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers come from the ranks of students or young professionals who have the desire to contribute to a third world country development while experiencing life in a Latin culture.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Panama

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 days

El Paraiso Spanish School's Mission Statement

El Paraiso Spanish Language School is distinguished by its determination to provide exciting education through adventure, culture, and language learning. We teach you Spanish skills and share cultural experiences that will allow you to experience pura vida fully.

Year Founded

2004