This program offers volunteers the opportunity to teach at GVI run schools in some of the poorest communities in Honduras for up to one academic year. This long term assistance provides much needed continuity at the school and greatly assists the children’s development. Volunteers will live with a local family in the old Spanish colonial town of Copán Ruinas and travel to nearby rural areas to teach literacy and mathematics. Two weeks holiday is scheduled every three months and this is a great opportunity to explore other areas of Honduras and the rest of Central America. You will also work in ‘open classrooms’ in which children who need educational reinforcement are able to come and receive help. Education is free in Honduras but the parents still have to buy the basic materials for the child to attend, which they often cannot do.

How this program makes a difference:

All funding of these projects comes directly from Global Vision International and volunteer contributions, included in the program fee. We receive no other outside source of income. Most of your teaching will centre around literacy, numeracy, basic mathematics and English. Many of the children have fallen way behind, as, due to the lack of teachers no real attention can be given to them. Long-term volunteers provide valuable assistance and, more importantly, continuity throughout the academic year. This enables volunteers and staff to closely monitor the children's progress.

Highlights:

• Live with a host family in Copán
• Learn or develop your Spanish
• Visit the ancient Copán ruins
• Work with indigenous children
• Take adventure side trips
• Optional cultural workshops and excursions
• Amazing community interaction

Qualifications:

No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.