Support a library for children in Nicaragua
ORGANIZATION: Proyecto Mosaico e.V.
Please visit the new page to apply.
This library for children was founded in 2011 by a family. The project aims at providing children and youth of this rural community with educational opportunities that support and transcend the educational means of the local public school. In the library, the kids have access to books, can play and are supported while doing their homework. Every other Saturday, the library organizes different kinds of workshops on topics like environmental education, sports, theatre, music, arts and crafts as well as games and competitions. To keep the library working and to continue with and to further this range of activities, the library needs the help of volunteers.
Tasks:
What you do depends on your skills and what is needed, but your tasks may include:
Management of library (book lending, homework assistance, reading stories)
Organization of games (lending and supervising board games and outdoor games)
Organization and carrying out of workshops on crafts, arts and music (e.g. theatre, dance, drawing, etc.)
Organization of sportive activities and competitions
You are welcome to contribute your own ideas
Work schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; every other Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00
Vacations: Easter, Labor Day, Fiestas Patrias, Christmas Accommodation, Benefits and Costs:
It is possible to stay in Matagalpa in a guest family (USD 75/week/ 3 meals included) or at the project site
Proyecto Mosaico books your lodging, Spanish classes and your transportation from the airport. Furthermore, we offer individual assistance provided by the office in Granada before, throughout and after your stay
For our work and our services we ask a one-time-only fee of 250 € - regardless of the length of your stay
How to apply:
You can find more information on our website http://www.promosaico.org . Follow the link "Volunteering" or contact our volunteer coordinator (info@promosaico.org) with reference to the project number N_L.11
More opportunities with Proyecto Mosaico e.V.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Proyecto Mosaico e.V.
Location:
Del INTAE 20 metros al lago Casa # 210, Granada, 00000, NI
Mission Statement
Proyecto Mosaico - Unite. Learn. Grow. *Our Vision* We are committed to international understanding, the protection of natural resources, and the promotion of human rights.
Description
Proyecto Mosaico is a German non-profit association based in Berlin/Germany with an office in Granada/Nicaragua. The focus of our work is coordinating international volunteers to organizations and projects in various countries in Central America. In addition to the coordination of volunteers, we are actively engaged in our own projects in the fields of environmental education and water and we increasingly conduct networking activities and capacity building for our local partner organizations.
We partner with local organizations that specialize in the following areas: EDUCATION & SOCIAL WORK, WOMEN, and/or ENVIRONMENT. We support organizations by providing educational, work, and networking activities, individual consulting, and support for project planning and implementation. We also assist in the collection and distribution of cash or in-kind donations.
We see volunteering as one of the best ways to promote communication and understanding between people from different cultures and thus contribute to international understanding. Our approach to volunteering is defined by equal cooperation and mutually beneficial partnerships. As part of our work, we put great value on both sides - organizations and volunteers - benefiting through cooperation. We strive to ensure this mutual benefit by providing robust consulting for our volunteers, keeping close contact with our partner organizations, and offering training and informational events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lomas de GuadalupeMatagalpa, Nicaragua
DATE POSTED
October 30, 2017
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Youth Services
- Literacy / Reading
- Visual Arts
- Music Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 3 month
- Advanced Spanish level