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2 people are interested
Classroom Assistant in an NGO
ORGANIZATION: Ninos de Guatemala
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2 people are interested
[Level of Spanish: basic]
Description
The program that needs the most support from volunteers, especially because Ninos de
Guatemala is trying to transition into a "double immersion" school. We would love our students
to be more and more exposed to the English language every day, and you can help.
We are looking to support our english teachers in the classroom and also in the afternoons.
You will probably be assisting the elementary students but also our middle school students.
With this program, get to know must of our students.
Experience
Once you get to Antigua, be prepared to totally fall in love with this vibrant but peaceful colonial town and most popular destination in Guatemala, due to being a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is full of fun activities to do during the day and night, as well as being surrounded by three volcanoes and beautiful mountains which afford for many connections with nature and hiking adventures. The NDG office, as well as all accommodations we offer, are located here in Antigua. Our schools are placed just 20-30 minutes away from Antigua, in 2 different towns, one is called Ciudad Vieja and the other one is called San Lorenzo El Cubo.
Your volunteer experience with Niños de Guatemala will start with a warm welcome to our family by the "Volunteer and Groups Team" and we will go through a full 3 day orientation, in which we will answer all the questions you have about us, and we will explain thoroughly everything about our organization and we will give you a full tour of our office and schools, all this to make you feel at home.
Then is time to start your volunteer work, the volunteer and groups team will have short weekly meeting with you, as well as weekly visits to the schools. There will also be a Mid-term Evaluation meeting with the purpose of following up and improving your volunteer experience. We will plan activities for you every Wednesday. The volunteer and groups team will be by your side to support you throughout your volunteer experience in NDG. But in order to get the most of this experience we recommend coming to volunteer with an attitude of learning, of open mindedness, flexibility and positivity. The volunteer work can get a bit monotonous or strenuous, and in this case we always encourage volunteer to use their own initiative and put into practice their talents into something that can be wonderful.
Together we will make your time in Guatemala life-changing, while changing lives!
More opportunities with Ninos de Guatemala
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ninos de Guatemala
Location:
Kilómetro 77 Ruta Nacional 14, El Cubo Center, #204, San Lorenzo El Cubo, Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepequez 03001, GT
Mission Statement
NDG is a Dutch-Guatemalan nonprofit working to break the cycle of poverty in Guatemala by providing quality education to those who need it most. Since our founding in 2006, we have opened two primary schools and one Secondary school, Nuestro Futuro, El Porvenir and Básico, which now serve more than 525 Guatemalan children from low-income families in the towns of Ciudad Vieja and San Lorenzo de Cubo.
Description
NDG’s motto has always been that everyone can do something. Dedicated volunteers are key to our mission of breaking the cycle of poverty through education in Guatemala. Through our program, you can get off the beaten track and experience Antigua’s wonderful, culture, people, and landscapes, all while giving back in our schools.
Our volunteers come from all types of backgrounds and range in age from eighteen to sixty. We have an average of five people volunteering with us at any given time. During high season, however, there may be as many as fifteen volunteers in our programs at once.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4 Calle Oriente #28Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 6 months, and up to 1 year. Commit to at least 4 weeks of volunteer work, and a min of 20 hours a week. Personalized schedule within the english lessons (8am-12:30pm) and some afternoons (2pm-4pm)
- ● Be flexible, motivated and willing to change children's lives. ● $250 fee ● An appreciation of new cultures that will help you settle in Guatemala and enjoy all of the new experiences.