Description

You will work in the classroom as part of a team, helping children learn with the use of computers, using educational game programs to learn the alphabet, reading, simple math etc.

Program development would be appreciated, but not essential. You will visit rural schools each day, we transport net book computers and work with the children in a classroom setting.

Highlights

Young students respond so well to working with the computers, they are totally engaged and you will be able to help them make rapid progress with their learning. Living in the city of Granada and working with a large multi cultural volunteer group - there is subsidised housing, and a good work environment. An opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture, visit the land of lakes and volcanoes, while doing something useful that benefits the children in this impoverished country. Lots of long weekends for travel opportunity, and you can contribute as much as you wish to the program if you want to.

Qualifications

Intermediate or above Spanish speaking, patience, good working knowledge of computers, interest in computers as a learning tool for young children, self motivated, good team worker.

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 20

Cost Includes:

• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

La Esperanza Granada is a free-of-charge volunteer organization with a mission to improve and promote children's education in Nicaragua. We ask for a one-time 20 USD contribution towards administrative costs, so we can continue using all of our donations directly for our programs and projects.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Computer Training
• Education

Typical Volunteer

People wanting to do something useful and experience another culture.

Age Range

18 - 80

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 3 to 6

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

one week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

La Esperanza Granada's Mission Statement

La Esperanza Granada is a free-of-charge volunteer organization which assists local communities to improve the quality of life through education. Our focus is on children's education. By providing opportunities and resources for the long term educational advancement and community development of Nicaraguan pueblos, we hope to brighten the future of the children and empower the people of the barrios to improve their current living conditions, and break the cycle of poverty. Our motto is to give a hand up, not a hand out.

Year Founded

2002