Work within farming communities to improve their standard of living
ORGANIZATION: Proyecto Mosaico e.V.
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This is an organization of farm workers consisting of 6 cooperatives with more than 150 associated families (around 650 people). People in the communities have different backgrounds and practice various ways of farming. The kind of product depends on factors like natural water sources and soil types. The NGO also started a program of scholarships dedicated to the sons and daughters of the partners who are striving to attain secondary and college degrees. Moreover, the program has facilitated the construction of three small libraries managed by young people. They also promote several social projects that try to respond to the specific needs of every community in the cooperative.
Tasks:
What you are going to do depends on the cooperative you choose . The tasks may be:
Help in the department of biology and development (classification of the fauna and flora, other related activities)
Teach English to the community members and office staff
Help the cooperatives with their daily work (harvesting, fishing, etc.)
Participate in various construction activities
Clean the surrounding community areas
Work schedule: Flexible; Please talk to the leader of the project to agree on a schedule
Vacations: Easter week, Christmas
Accommodation, Benefits and Costs:
You can stay in a host family in Granada (from 50 US$/ week incl. breakfast) or in a shared flat (from 25 US$/week). You can also live with a host family in the cooperatives (100 US$/ week incl. 3 meals a day)
ProyectoMosaico books your lodging, Spanish school 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_F.12
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
near Granadanear Granada, Nicaragua
DATE POSTED
October 30, 2017
SKILLS
- Spanish
- English
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum stay: 2 weeks
- Interest/Graduation in biology or ecology, agronomy or any related natural science