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Located in Granada, Nicaragua, La Esperanza Granada is a non-profit organization with a primary focus on creating opportunities for children through education. ‘Born’ in 2002, we started in one small village and now provide learning opportunities to more than 2,000 underprivileged children living in the barrios of Granada. In the morning, English classes are run in our learning centers for older children who go on to attend school in the afternoons. In the afternoon, our learning centers are transformed into a hub of educational activities for younger children, with volunteers assisting the children in areas such as Maths, Art, Spanish, Computing and Reading.
As an English Teacher you will be working in the learning center in the mornings, teaching English to small groups of students aged 11 years old or more. We are also beginning to introduce adult classes in the mornings which will also be in small groups.
Our mission: By providing opportunities and resources for the long term educational advancement and community development of the Granadino barrios, we hope to brighten the future of the children and empower each community so that they can break the cycle of poverty. At La Esperanza Granada, we believe in giving a hand up, not a handout.
As an English Teacher you will be working in the learning center in the mornings, teaching English to small groups of students aged 11 years old or more. We are also beginning to introduce adult classes in the mornings which will also be in small groups.
Our mission: By providing opportunities and resources for the long term educational advancement and community development of the Granadino barrios, we hope to brighten the future of the children and empower each community so that they can break the cycle of poverty. At La Esperanza Granada, we believe in giving a hand up, not a handout.
Highlights
Granada is a beautiful colonial city, on the shore of Lake Cocibolca and surrounded by volcanoes. In close proximity to a variety of places of interest and with a buzzing evening atmosphere, volunteers are free to spend their weekends experiencing the beauty of Nicaragua.La Esperanza Granada can also assist by arranging affordable Spanish classes and arranging local homestays.
Qualifications
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.This position is available throughout the year and requires a minimum time commitment of 6 weeks. Volunteers in this role should have at least advanced level English, as well as at least basic level Spanish.
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What`s Included
Volunteers are responsible for their own living expenses for the duration of their stay. However, La Esperanza Granada has inexpensive accommodation, with cooking facilities, available for volunteers.Program Locations
Granada, Nicaragua
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Provider:
La Esperanza Granada
Location
- Nicaragua: Granada
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months
Languages:
English, Spanish
Participants:
Worldwide
Cost:
We ask each volunteer to make an initial contribution of US$50 towards administration costs, so that all donations continue to go directly towards supporting the learning centers and other projects. In return, you will receive two La Esperanza Granada t-shirts free to wear when you are working with us. There are no additional fees involved with volunteering at La Esperanza Granada, although any fundraising initiatives are welcomed!
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