Volunteer at Nuestro Futuro Elementary School

  Guatemala

Antigua

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: flexible

Description: Volunteers can work at the school as teacher's aides and tutors, or they can lead crafts and games. Individuals with professional skills, education or otherwise- such as medical, carpentry, nutrition, etc., are also encouraged to contact us about volunteering. We also host volunteers and interns in our Volunteer Center in Antigua.

Highlights: Working with the children at the elementary school brings a satisfaction and enjoyment that is incomparable. Your work contributes to the access to education and indeed, the future of Guatemala. We provide a great deal of support and assistance to volunteers and work with them to create tailored work plans based on their skills and interests.

Qualifications: Qualifications vary based on desired work. For work with our morning program, when the children are offered the basic curriculum, an intermediate level of Spanish is required. A minimum time commitment of four weeks is also desired. For the afternoon extra-curricular activities, a basic level of Spanish is required and the time commitment is flexible.

Cost in US$: 0

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible, love of children, interest in Guatemalan culture.

Age Range: 0-80

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

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Ninos de Guatemala's Mission Statement: Ninos de Guatemala's (NDG) mission is to contribute to a better future for the people of Guatemala. NDG aims to realize its mission by initiating and supporting small-scale development projects where they are most needed. Local involvement and community development are central to NDG's projects.

Year Founded: 2006