 Volunteer in Nicaragua
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Global Vision International
Volunteer Work Teaching Children in Rural Nicaragua
A unique opportunity to work short-term with rural communities near Estelí, 150kms North of Managua, in the midst of the Segovia Mountains. Surrounded by mountains, valleys and waterfalls, this old Sandinista stronghold allows volunteers to learn or improve their Spanish, while travelling to nearby rural areas for their project work.
Assist children and adults who otherwise may not have the opportunity of any formal education or who need reinforcement. All transport to and from the communities is included, as well as a US$100 donation, the use of which is decided upon by each individual volunteer, and a one-year scholarship for a child
Dates: All year round for a minimum of 4 weeks.
Costs: From US $1,940.
Contact: Global Vision International, 252 Newbury Street, Number 4, Boston, MA, 02116, USA. Call Toll free on 888-653-6028.
EMail: info@gviusa.com
Web Site: www.gviusa.com
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Volunteer in Chontales, Nicaragua with Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS)
Are you ready to experience another culture like never before? Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) volunteers will make a lasting impact while improving their Spanish and leadership skills. They will co-facilitate educational health and environmental workshops for children and teenagers in Nicaragua. Volunteers will experience a new culture on a personal level by living with a host family and collaborating with community members to achieve shared goals. AMIGOS offers programs in seven other Latin American countries. See the website for details
Dates: June 17, 2008 – July 29, 2008
Cost: The participation fee is $3,995. This includes:
- Round-trip international airfare from your gateway city
- Food, lodging, and transportation in Latin America
- All project related supplies
- Training materials and workshops
- Veteran supervisory Project Staff
- 24-hour emergency On-Call Communications System during the program
- Supplementary short-term international medical insurance
Fundraising support and scholarships are available.
Contact: Amigos de las Américas, 5618 Star Lane, Houston, Texas 77057
Phone: (713) 782-5290 or (800) 231-7796
Fax: (713) 782-9267
Email: info@amigoslink.org
Website: www.amigoslink.org
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Travel Alive
Adventure, Language & International Volunteer Exchange
A truly fulfilling, year round travel experience with Spanish language classes, home-stay, and volunteer opportunities for all ages and backgrounds. Forge friendships, create goodwill, and perform meaningful service in communities throughout Nicaragua and Ecuador. Dedicated staff provides support throughout your program to create a personalized, unforgettable experience.
Dates: Year-round programming, 2 weeks minimum
Cost: Programs start at $1,250
Contact: Travel Alive, 725 Hayes Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302
Tel.: (708) 434-0448. Toll free: (866) 380-3042. Fax: (866) 551-1989
Email:info@travelalive.com
Website: www.travelalive.com
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Abundance Farm
Volunteer Opportunities and Guest Stays at Family Homestead in Nicaragua
Family Farm is focused on self-sufficiency. Guest stays and volunteer opportunities are available.
Contact: contact@abundancefarm.com; www.abundancefarm.com
Casa Alianza/Covenant House Latin America
Volunteers work with street children in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua for 6-12 months. Accommodations vary according to country.
Contact: SJO 1039, PO Box 025216, Miami, FL 33102-5216. Administrative HQ: Volunteer Co-ordinator, P.O. Box 2050-1734, San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica; 011-506-253-5439; www.covenanthouse.org.
El Porvenir
Up to 60 volunteers per year are needed for 2-week work experience trips in Jan./Feb. and July/Aug. to construct water and sanitation facilities and help with reforestation in Nicaragua.
Contact: 48 Clifford Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94117; 303-520-0093, jemerritt@elporvenir.org; www.elporvenir.org.
ELI-Experiential Learning International
Volunteer in Nicaragua
ELI partners with organizations in Granada to offer volunteer opportunities that benefit the locals while giving participants a unique cultural learning experience. Volunteers should have a high intermediate to advanced level of Spanish proficiency. ELI can set up Spanish classes in conjunction with a project. Volunteers can work with at-risk youth, teach, help with community development projects, or work with environmental projects.
Contact: info@eliabroad.org, www.eliabroad.org
ICADS (Institute for Central American Development Studies)
Study of the Spanish language and development issues combined with structured internships in Costa Rica and Nicaragua lasting a semester ($8,500) or a summer ($3,800).
Contact: Institute for Central American Development Studies c/o ICADS, Dept. 826, P.O. Box 025216, Miami, Florida 33102-5216; info@icads.org; www.icads.org.
MADRE
Voyages with a Vision, Guatemala & Nicaragua, an International Women's Human Rights Organization. In Guatemala, learn about the fight to end abusive labor conditions in sweatshops and the human rights struggles of Indigenous women and youth. Then travel to Nicaragua to learn about Indigenous Peoples’ and African-descent communities’ efforts to defend their rights and resources in the autonomous region of the country’s Caribbean Coast.
Contact: travel@madre.org, www.madre.org. Tel: 212.627.0444. 121 W. 27th St. #301, New York, NY, 10001.
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