Support children and their families in Xela
ORGANIZATION: Proyecto Mosaico e.V.
Please visit the new page to apply.
The organization supports around 80 children in Xela and the rural areas, enabling them to participate in the education system. To reduce the main problems within the family, which are mainly lacks of financial means, they provide scholarships for the school fees, school materials and uniforms. Furthermore the pupils can receive tutoring on three to four days a week. Besides the educational aims they pursue hygienic and health objectives: For example the families can get escorted to medical consultations, receive financial aid and information about health, hygiene and nutrition. To ensure the families have enough food, the organization distributes seeds and dung to the families to grow them in their gardens and fields. And to contribute something positive to the situation of illiteracy in Guatemala they provide reading and writing lessons to the mothers.
Accommodation, Benefits and Costs:
You can stay in a host family in Xela (from 65 US$ / week including food)
Proyecto Mosaico 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 G_H.23
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
XelaQuetzaltenango, Guatemala
DATE POSTED
October 30, 2017
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Spanish
- English
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Minimum stay: 3 months
- flexibility, patience, enjoy working with children