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Volunteer in Honduras
.: The ProgramBuilding Project: Tasks on the building project include renovation, laboring, painting, decorating, making bricks, building walls, digging, and building wooden playgrounds. Volunteers will assist with cement mixing, sand sifting, cutting wood, and transporting building materials; there is little equipment and it is mostly manual work. The building projects are to help families build or improve their homes and schools, and the community decides which projects are in need of assistance. Be prepared to be very patient and flexible, and to get your hands and clothes very dirty.Teaching Project: On the teaching project, volunteers can help with teaching English, sports or computers. There is no set curriculum for teaching English in rural areas, but past volunteers have left behind their notes, recommendations and teaching materials, both at the schools and with our partner organisation, so that volunteers will have a good idea where to start and to give some continuity to the teaching process. Bringing teaching aids is suggested, as well as leaving those behind for further use in schools. To participate in the teaching program, volunteers need to stay for at least one month. Volunteers will stay in homestays with families who have been specifically chosen. All of the families are in La Esperanza, a few miles away from the schools and building project, since those are located in the countryside. We have found that living in a town where bank services, restaurants, internet cafes and other services are available makes the volunteers' life more enjoyable and also gives them the opportunity to meet volunteers from other countries, with whom to travel and visit the rest of the country over weekends. .: Program LocationThis program is based in La Esperanza, located three hours by bus from Honduras' capital city Tegucigalpa..: Program ScheduleSchool holidays are different every year, but as a rule of thumb they run from early December until early February. It is possible to help at private schools during this time, which have different holidays, and the building projects will still be available, but volunteers won't be able to help in the teaching program otherwise. Volunteers may start the project on the first or third Monday of each month..: Program CostThe costs of the program are as follows:Global Volunteer Network - Application Fee: US $350.00. The application fee covers administration, marketing, program information, and communication. (This fee is paid to us before you leave for Honduras). Honduras Program Fee:
To see the cost in your local currency, we recommend that you look here. .: Program RequirementsAs a volunteer in Honduras you must:
.: Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have put together the following page, which answers the majority of questions people have.Click here .: Volunteer JournalsIf you would like to read about the experiences of some of our volunteers who are currently volunteering, you can do so here. This journal service is provided free to all our volunteers.Click here .:Application ProcessAll applicants will be notified by email as to whether their application has been successful.(1) Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form via the link below. Upon receipt of the form we will assess your suitability for the program. (2) Contact You: If you are successful we will then email you a letter of acceptance. This is a provisional acceptance. (3) Decision Point: Once you have read through the letter of acceptance and we have answered any questions or concerns that you might have, it is time to pay your application fee to secure your place on the program. Please note that we will refund your application fee if you decide not to go. (4) Confirmation: Once the application fee is paid, our volunteer partner will contact you to ensure everything is organized. Our volunteer partner may also request that you send them a copy of your CV, passport and degrees. This is to help them find an appropriate placement for you. We will also send you the link to our program guide, which covers topics such as country information, travel links, visa application process, and fundraising ideas. You will then take part in an e-mail interview before final acceptance. (5) Communication & Support: Throughout the application process, we are committed to working with you to answer any of your questions or concerns. During your placement we are also available as a form of support to you as a volunteer and will email you while in country to discuss how the program is going. To apply for this program, click here. |
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