Description

We are currently inviting volunteers to help us with our Self-sufficient School Project located south of Bolivia.

This role will particularly appeal to volunteers who want to gain a fantastic on-the-ground experience of international development while immersed in a Spanish-speaking environment. This is also a great chance to build up your skills and CV while supporting an international development charity to make education available to some of the world's poorest children.

Colegio Tecnico Argropecuario La Bastilla is the first rural entrepreneurship school in Nicaragua. Hoping to reach financial self-sufficiency by 2014, the school has already set up seven businesses, including a coffee plantation and an ecolodge. The project is set in magical surroundings, and is situated in a Rainforest Alliance-certified area.

Qualifications

No qualifications required. However, an interest in one or more of the following areas is essential:

- Business
- Agriculture
- Teaching
- Sports Coaching

An intermediate level of Spanish is required as none of the students and only two members of staff speak English. This represents an excellent opportunity to improve your Spanish.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Volunteers are expected to cover the cost of their flight, insurance and transfer to the project. Costs range between USD 105-115 per week depending the length of stay. Volunteers also have the option to upgrade their accommodation to stay in the eco-lodge for an additional cost.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Over 18

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Teach a Man to Fish's Mission Statement

To broaden access for the poor to a high quality education combining vocational training and entrepreneurship by supporting institutions working in this field to increase their financial self-sufficiency.

Year Founded

2005