Description

"Skills to Read, Power to Lead" - SuperKids Literacy Project is a humanitarian program enhancing literacy through curriculum and resources in reading, computers, art, sports and music.

SuperKids volunteers are from all over the world as well as U.S. In 2011 the project will work in Hanover/Westmoreland Parishes Jamaica. Volunteers are students, professionals and retirees. Teams improve literacy through reading and language arts, music, sports, art and computer skills. In the schools that partner with Great Shape! Inc. the literacy rate sits at 40-50%. SuperKids program provides Jamaican children with enrichment opportunities and necessary equipment & supplies for success. In Jamaica, books are scarce and treated with great care and respect. Our program provides reading and language arts, as well as other educational opportunities: art, music, sports and computer technology.

We are proud and blessed to have generous volunteers & partners; the Jamaican Ministry of Education and Sandals Foundation. Our volunteers become heroes in the eyes of the Jamaican children and teachers. If you have worked with children and/or have a passion to serve you are qualified.

SuperKids heads to Jamaica every year and you can help!

Each volunteer is required to pay a USD 700 project fee and their own airfare to Jamaica. This fee goes to all the costs associated with running this amazing project. 93% of your fee goes straight back into the program supplying school supplies, computer equipment and other necessities to make this happen.

To donate or volunteer with SuperKids, please contact us.

Highlights

Great Shape! Inc. cares for children in Jamaica and empowers their families to create brighter futures. Our volunteers improve literacy and health care, support community development and provide plenty of diversion.

Qualifications

SuperKids is one of three humanitarian projects facilitated by Great Shape! Inc. SuperKids helps improve literacy through a curriculum and resources in reading, computers, art, sports and music. If you have worked with children and have a passion to serve children you are more than qualified! Volunteer Marie Curry says, "For the rest of my life, I can't imagine not returning. I'll be back every year".

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 750

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

The project fees are how we "make it happen", covering shipping, buying books, school supplies, computers/equipment. All accommodations provided FREE by Sandals Foundation at Sandals Resorts. Volunteers pay their own airfare as well.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Education
• Primary Education
• Teaching
• Writing
• Youth Development

Age Range

Over 18

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other

Great Shape! Inc.'s Mission Statement

An international partnership dedicated to empowering Jamaican children in need.

Year Founded

1988