During this project volunteers will be working with orphans and children aged between 4 and 6. The volunteers’ time will be divided between three afternoons a week in a local Copán orphanage and a school for indigenous children supported by GVI. Having never attended school before, these children will require help to master essential classroom basics like holding pencils, initial numbers, drawing lines and their ABCs. Although often challenging, working with young children is a rewarding experience and every day is full of laughter and fun. The classes are informal, focusing on fun and interaction aimed at helping them learn a range of different activities. The dynamics of this project means that it is possible that volunteers may be required to assist in classes with students of an older age group.

How this program makes a difference:

With just one or two teachers per school, the volunteers’ teaching presence allows the children more opportunity to receive help in their education. The younger children are often just included with other grades, so having a volunteer dedicated to them at an early stage in their education is a big benefit. A substantial part of the fee goes towards the day-to-day running costs of the projects themselves throughout the year, including daily transport, food subsidies for the school meals and fruit for the children (sometimes their only meal of the day), educational materials for classes, painting and maintenance and the GVI Secondary School.

Highlights:

·         Live with a host family in Copan

·         Visit the ancient Copan ruins

·         Working with indigenous children

·         Work in an orphanage three days a week

·         Take adventure side trips

·         Optional cultural workshops and excursions

·         Amazing community interaction

Qualifications:

No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Please visit the GVI website for more information on this program:

http://www.gviusa.com/projects/Central%20America/Honduras/volunteer-orphanage/home