Volunteer on a Children and Adult Education Program in Rural Nicaragua

  Nicaragua

Esteli

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Description: Join GVI on this short-term volunteer teaching project for the unique opportunity to work with rural communities near Esteli, Nicaragua. Based in the midst of the beautiful Segovia Mountains surrounded by mountains, valleys and waterfalls, you will live in this old Sandinista stronghold, learning or improving your Spanish, and traveling to nearby rural areas for your project work. The project work involves assisting children and adults who otherwise may not have the opportunity of any formal education.

The program includes Spanish lessons and several trips and extra activities, including a weekend trip to the Miraflor Natural Reserve and a day's hike to the Salto de la Estanzuela Waterfall. You can also go horse-riding, attend lectures on local history, and visit local museums and points of interest in Esteli.

How this program makes a difference:

In rural Nicaragua, education and literacy levels are depressingly low despite the 'Year of Literacy' in 1980 when the FSLN (Frente Sandinista de Liberacion Nacional) government improve the country's levels of illiteracy. In the rural communities GVI helps around Esteli, the present day problems with education are due to economic constraints and a lack of teaching materials and teachers themselves. The large majority of families rely on agriculture or sifting through the Esteli garbage dump for survival, and with the country's changeable climate and erratic harvests, poverty levels are extremely high. There is a huge need for help within these communities where the local understaffed schools are sometimes an hour's walk from the children homes.

Highlights:
* Work in a Nicaraguan community
* Teach children and adults
* Live with a host family
* Learn Spanish (optional)
* Explore the local region
* Enjoy hikes and horse treks
* Visit nearby nature reserves

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Cost in US$: From USD 1270 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Nicaragua Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998