Description

We value the time you are willing to give. There are no program fees to volunteer with La Esperanza Granada. There is no registration fee. We ask each volunteer to make a 20 USD contribution to administration costs in order to continue using all donations directly for our projects and programs.

La Esperanza Granada is always seeking pre-school and primary school assistants to work in the schools located in the very poor areas on the outskirts of Granada. As a volunteer, you will help young children (kindergarten through 6th grade) often working one-on-one to stimulate and develop their interest in learning. In groups, we also hold after school classes in sport, arts and crafts, etc. to encourage children to continue their education.

Volunteers work 5-7 hours per day, four to five days per week. We normally ask that you stay a minimum of 8 weeks, though this can vary at certain times of the year. It may depend on the projects you will be helping with, your level of Spanish, your previous experience and our current needs. We welcome long term volunteers, and often have volunteers who stay 6 months and longer. We also provide inexpensive volunteer housing or can arrange for homestays if you prefer.

Highlights

*helping young children learn
*encouraging a passion for education and school
*making a difference in the lives of children born into poverty

Qualifications

We require a 4 week minimum commitment for volunteering at pre-school level and an 8 week commitment at the primary level (4 weeks in May to August). An intermediate level of Spanish is also required. These requirements can vary at certain times of the year. It may depend on the projects you will be helping with, your level of Spanish, your previous experience and our current needs. We welcome long term volunteers, and often have volunteers who stay 6 months and longer.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 20 administrative contribution

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

People of all ages, though the majority tend to be in their twenties - some are studying in related fields, such as international studies, some have finished college and are taking a gap year, some are travelling in the Americas and want to help as well as take a break and do something meaningful during their travels. Many wish to improve their Spanish through constant exposure and practice (all our work in the schools and communities is conducted in Spanish). All of our volunteers are people wanting to help others less fortunate.

Age Range

18 -75

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of teams of 3/6

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

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