Description

Volunteer Orphanage Program in Honduras
Volunteers working in the Orphanage program work with local orphans and share their love and warmth with the needy children. Volunteers teach Basic English conversational skills and computers to the children so that they can slowly develop the courage and confidence to face the challenging world where English is becoming more and more necessary.

You can assist with various activities including games, sports, teaching, hygiene & education. You will also assist the local staff and help them in administration work wherever possible. Typical volunteer duties include:

* Teach Basic English and Computers
* Organize team games
* Help orphans with their homework
* Drawing and Coloring

Volunteers work for around 5 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week. Daily volunteers schedule can vary and is flexible.

Highlights

Project Location
The project placements are located in and around the city of La Ceiba. Most of the volunteer projects are located at within close proximity to the accommodations. La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras.
* Located on the north coast of Honduras bordering the Caribbean Sea and a blue-green mountain range rain forest.
* It is a charming and safe port city.
* Just a short ride by ferry boat to the beautiful Bay Islands, famous for their snorkeling and scuba diving.

Qualifications

Program Requirements:

* Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. You need to have at least a basic level of Spanish to enroll in this program. Spanish lessons are available at an extra cost.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starting 200 only

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Orphans
• Street Kids

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006