Description

Offering the most varied and striking terrain of almost any South American country, come to gorgeous Venezuela to see the Andes shrouded in snow, the tantalising Caribbean beaches where jungle cascades down to the shore, the indescribable depths of the vast Amazon rainforest, and the eerie beauty of Gran Sabana with its unique flat topped mountains. Experience Latin American fiesta spirit as you dance the night away in one of Venezuela's traditional live music bars, sample outstanding fresh fish as you watch the Caribbean sunset, spot river dolphins, caimans, or even big cats near the Rio Orinoco all this and more awaits you in this irresistible destination!

What Will Be Doing?

The typical day's work will involve teaching English to a large class of children aged between four and 14 years old. However, depending on your interests, level of Spanish, experience and any other skills you can offer, you can get involved in:

* Teaching English, maths or science classes in local schools, likely to be a large class of children aged between four and 14 years old
* Assisting with computer classes for children and teenagers at the local IT centre
* Organising special educational events
* Assisting teachers at the local music school or arts, craft and ceramics at the cultural centre and the Community & Therapy Centre
* Teaching simple wood work to young people at the Community & Therapy Centre or passing on vocational carpentry & building skills
* Helping with homework
* Helping to supervise recreational, developmental and therapeutic activities for children with special needs who visit our Community & Therapy Centre
* Helping with the Mobile School as a teacher's assistant

Highlights

* See some of the most striking terrain in South America!
* Immerse yourself in the local community.
* Make lifelong friends.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,790

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Food
* Accommodation
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Academic Reinforcement
• Curriculum Planning
• Education
• Teaching
• Tutor
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989