Description

While working on constructing a much needed school in a rural area of Nicaragua, they will work alongside community members offering the opportunity to make friends, play with the children, and learn more about Nicaraguan life. Evenings will be spent discussing the concepts of development and how to define truly constructive, sustainable community building and what the role of North Americans would ideally be in this process. Some afternoons and a weekend will be spent visiting with community leaders, visiting craft markets, museums, places of historical interest, local organizations, and visiting places of natural beauty.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,300 plus airfare

Program Fees Include:

The program costs cover the food, housing, and travel expenses of the group when in-country, the building materials for the school construction project, and a portion to other SOL education opportunity programs such as our scholarship program, sister school program, and our Learning Resource Center in Ciudad Dario.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building/construction Projects
• Economic Development
• Education
• Primary Education
• Youth
• Youth Development

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are open to individuals and groups of all ages. Volunteers share in common the desire to participate in a cultural exchange with a community in Central America.

Age Range

All. Those 16 and under must travel with a parent or guardian.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 12-22

Scholarships are Available

Small scholarships are available for youth and young adults (under 30).

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-3 days

Seeds of Learning (SOL)'s Mission Statement

Seeds of Learning is dedicated to promoting conditions for quality learning in developing communities of the Americas while educating its North American constituents about the rich cultural diversity and the educational and social needs of poorly resourced communities in Central America.

Year Founded

1990