- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Home Building Project
ORGANIZATION: La Esperanza Granada
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
A clean, dry, secure home is vital in ensuring children can take full advantage of all education opportunities available to them. If you would like to be involved in a truly hands-on project, building a house that will provide shelter to underprivileged children in the barrios of Granada, we would be delighted to help make it happen.
This opportunity is only available during dry season (December to April) and takes approximately 2 weeks. Volunteers will be responsible for fundraising the cost of a house, which is US$3000 in total, and will each receive a free La Esperanza Granada T-shirt.
There are no language requirements for volunteers in this role, just a willingness to get involved and make a difference!Accommodation Opportunities
La Esperanza Granada has inexpensive accommodation, with cooking facilities, available for volunteers. Alternatively, there is a wide range of accommodation opportunities available in Granada and the organization can assist by arranging local homestays, if required.Other Opportunities
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.More opportunities with La Esperanza Granada
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About La Esperanza Granada
Location:
calle Corrales,costado noreste conv. San Francisco, Granada, Nicaragua, NI
Mission Statement
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.
Description
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.
We are a nonprofit, nonpolitical, nondenominational organization, funded by donations of individuals, groups, service groups, schools etc. Donations are used for building new classrooms and schools, contributing to teacher’s salaries, and various things to help improve education and health for the children, such as making copies of exams and worksheets, buying textbooks, dental visits, sports supplies, school repairs and a never ending list of needs in this impoverished country.
The coronavirus crisis has damaged tourism in Nicaragua, reducing our funds and international volunteer numbers. Despite this, La Esperanza has persisted. The staff and the children here are extremely excited to welcome back our international volunteers!
Granada is a beautiful colonial city, on the shore of Lake Cocibolca and surrounded by volcanoes. The beach is never far away. There’s safe and accessible transport service within Granada and connecting it to surrounding areas. While Nicaragua has no official Covid restrictions, citizens generally follow Covid safety protocols
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Calle corralesCostado norte del convento San Franciscocasa esquineraGranada, Granada Nicaragua
DATE POSTED
August 10, 2021
SKILLS
- Construction
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 weeks +