Teacher at Local Kids' Dining Room

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4 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Make education accessible to vulnerable Honduran children and youth, thus creating a better future for them.
  • Practise your Spanish by being in an environment of immersion.
  • Discover other perspectives and ways of living different to your own

Highlights

  • Make education accessible to vulnerable Honduran children and youth, thus creating a better future for them.
  • Practise your Spanish by being in an environment of immersion.
  • Discover other perspectives and ways of living different to your own
  • Discover, and understand deeply Honduran culture and traditions by staying with a guest family and spending your day to day with locals.
  • Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Honduras has to offer: beautiful mayan ruins , impressive landscapes, sandy beaches, picturesque colonial architecture...


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Help transmit your knowledge and give maintenance and support to the places where vulnerable children study, so that they can access education.

    Too many Honduran children go to school on an empty stomach, having eaten nothing at home. We believe that having something to eat is fundamental to getting an education, as it allows children to concentrate and do their best at school and in their daily activities. That is why this project was ...

    About the program

    Too many Honduran children go to school on an empty stomach, having eaten nothing at home. We believe that having something to eat is fundamental to getting an education, as it allows children to concentrate and do their best at school and in their daily activities. That is why this project was born; an initiative to help these school children have at least one meal when they go to school. We strive to achieve this through volunteering, as volunteers can provide essential help to the child development centers in Honduras, teaching the children or helping them directly with their nutrition.

    You can be part of this project and help our children, who are the most important pillar of our society, to improve their skills and knowledge.

    As a volunteer, you will be helping vulnerable children between the ages of 6 and 15, many of whom have never been to school, by passing on your knowledge and equipping them with the necessary life skills. By helping the children to review or learn in these dining halls, you will empower and directly impact the learning process of the children and youth in the 3 communities we work with. One of the main objectives of the project is to encourage children to continue their education. 

    In the dining room, volunteers can also help in activities such as cooking, lighting the stove, bringing firewood, delivering food for the children and supporting the maintenance of the center. In addition, volunteers can collaborate by working in "la finca", a place where most of the food supply used by the dining halls is obtained; some of the vegetables we grow there are cucumbers, beets, onions, corn, cilantro and many others.
    Some of the activities that you will support in this area are


    Typical day

    In this volunteer program, we have two shifts: 
    • The morning shift that lasts from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
    • The afternoon shift which lasts from 13:00 to 17:00.
    The community library is about five minutes away from where you will be staying, while the locations of the schools and centers may vary. The ...

    Typical day

    In this volunteer program, we have two shifts: 
    • The morning shift that lasts from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
    • The afternoon shift which lasts from 13:00 to 17:00.
    The community library is about five minutes away from where you will be staying, while the locations of the schools and centers may vary. The farthest school is 7 kilometers up the mountain, approximately 1.5 hours from where you will be staying in a 4x4 vehicle. The rest of the schools and centers are all relatively close, 15 minutes by mototaxi (motorcycle cab) from your guesthouse.

    Free-time activities

    Honduras is a beautiful country in the heart of Central America with lots to offer to you: the bustling capital of Tegucigalpa, with historic buildings from the colonial era; many remains of the country's ancient Maya heritage, such as in majestic places like Copán Ruinas; remarkable landscapes ...

    Free-time activities

    Honduras is a beautiful country in the heart of Central America with lots to offer to you: the bustling capital of Tegucigalpa, with historic buildings from the colonial era; many remains of the country's ancient Maya heritage, such as in majestic places like Copán Ruinas; remarkable landscapes such as in the Pico Bonito National Park, or sunny and sandy beaches and islands where you can go bathe and swim. 

    Some of our recommendations of places to visit are:
    • Cantarranas, a Honduran town filled with urban artistic expressions that are excellent ways to both understand modern Honduran culture and take very unique photos.
    • Lake Yojoa, a lake surrounded with national parks and an excellent hiking opportunity. At this place, you cannot miss the astonishing Pulhapanzak Falls!
    • Cerro el Picacho: An excellent hiking opportunity filled with scenic views, at its top there is a quite well-known cross called "el Cristo de Picacho".


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak Spanish (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    at High school level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    We ask our volunteers to be creative, passionate about helping children, and flexible and understanding of the local situation.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Adventure Volunteer

    • Pick up at the airport and transfer to the place where you will stay.
    • Accommodation during your volunteer program
    • 3 meals during the duration of your volunteer program.
    • 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
    • Program monitoring and evaluation
    • Orientation and induction to the program
    • Certificate of weeks volunteered
    • Accident insurance during your volunteering
    • Liability for your activity
    • Receive a receipt from the NGO for the program fee.
    • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.

    Airport Pickup at Toncontin Airport

    Our schedule for airport pickups is from 8:00 until 20:00. If you arrive outside this schedule, you may have to pay additional fees.

    Accommodation

    You will stay at a carefully screened family home, with bathrooms and facilities like kitchens available to your use. You will be treated just like another family member, which will give you a unique opportunity to get to know the country's culture and traditions, while also creating long-lasting bonds with both your guest family members and the community you will be staying in. 

    Please be understanding of your situation: your guest family will be humble, and the country is still developing; you may suffer temporary cuts of water or power supply. 

    Food & Beverages

    Your program fees cover three meals a day, which will consist of traditional Honduran food.


    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Internet Access

    Sorry, no access at the project site

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Toncontin Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa. We assist you to find cheap flights to Honduras. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Honduras provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Honduras you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Honduras. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    The project is open all year long, including school and national holidays. 

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks 685€
    Average fees 171€/week

    Program fees

    171€ per week 4 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 4 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Adventure Volunteer

    Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2017

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Sergio

    Spoken languages: Spanish, English

    About the project

    Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

    Meet your organization


    ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


    Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


    Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.


    42 reviews · rating4.7

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    Americas > Central America > Honduras > Tegucigalpa

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