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Child Daycare Volunteer Program
La Ceiba, Honduras
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Comments from our Volunteers |
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Volunteer Activities |
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Teach basic English and computer skills |
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Organize team games |
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Help with homework |
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Help with drawing, coloring, and painting activities |
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Assist with kitchen and laundry tasks |
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Help with general maintenance |
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| Volunteer Program at a Glance |
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Start Dates:
Any Monday of the year.
Program Length:
Minimum: 2 weeks |
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Program Cost:
2 Weeks:
US $1,260
3 Weeks:
US $1,590
4 Weeks:
US $1,960
Each Additional Week:
US $430
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Cost includes:
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Airport pick-up |
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On-site orientation and city tour |
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In-Country supervision and coordination |
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Accommodation with a host family |
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3 meals per day, 7 days a week. |
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Volunteer donation to program |
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Free Internet access at the office |
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Schedule:
Volunteers typically work 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. Work hours are in the morning or afternoon depending on the activities for the day. Volunteers have the rest of the day free. |
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Requirements:
Volunteers must be over 18. |
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What Volunteers Can Do: |
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Volunteers in this program willtake care of orphans in La Ceiba, Honduras. You will lead games, organize arts and crafts activities, and help with homework. You will also teach basic English and valuable computer skills to the children so that they can be better qualified to find employment and improve their future. Your energy and affection will go a long way in making a positive impact on these orphans' lives. |
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Why Volunteer in Honduras? |
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Honduras offers many rewards for the adventurous traveler including pristine beaches, dense jungles, friendly locals, and cheap and delicious food. Along with many countries in Central America, Honduras is steadily modernizing and developing due to the unstoppable forces of globalization. However, economic growth remains slow and the distribution of wealth is greatly polarized, creating huge gaps between the rich and the poor. This widespread poverty, combined with the effects of a strong HIV/AIDS epidemic, has left many children in Honduras orphaned and without access to a proper education. |
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Honduras Child Daycare Program Goals: |
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The goal of the Honduras Child Daycare Volunteer Program is to provide care and support for orphaned children, as well as to give them a chance for a better future. The program accomplishes this goal by matching caring and enthusiastic volunteers with children who are in dire need of affection. Volunteers will also educate the children and provide training in essential job skills, giving them a chance to find employment and an opportunity to improve their living conditions. Your kindness and energy will be a positive presence and an inspiration to the youth of La Ceiba, Honduras. |
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Airport Pickup and Orientation: |
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Volunteers are greeted at the La Ceiba airport by a staff member. All volunteers will attend an initial orientation that covers cultural do's and don'ts, living with a host family, Honduras customs and culture, La Ceiba city orientation, local tours and activities, money exchange, daily activities, and health issues. |
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Spanish Language Classes: |
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Volunteers that opt to take language lessons will study Spanish at our partner language school in Honduras. You will be placed according to your language level in a group of 4 or fewer students, learning conversational Spanish for 4 hours a day.
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Transportation: |
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Airport pick-up is provided. Volunteers are responsible for transportation to and from the program site. |
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Accommodations: |
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Volunteers will stay with a local host family in a safe, upper-middle class neighborhood with a private room and bathroom. |
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Meals: |
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3 meals are served per day. |
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In-Country Support: |
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Volunteer coordinators will provide 24/7 support during your time in Honduras. Volunteers are also provided with a 24-hour cell phone number for emergencies. |
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Honduras Excursions: |
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Volunteers are encouraged to use their free time to participate in guided excursions at an additional cost. The following are some examples of activities volunteers can enjoy:
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Rafting on the Rio Cangrejal |
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This famous river offers some of the best white water rafting in Central America! |
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Hiking in the Pico Bonito National Park |
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Take an informative hike on unmarked trails through the dense Honduran jungle. |
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Cayos Cochinos Bay Island |
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This beautiful island forms part of the world's second largest barrier reef system. |
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Canopy zip-line tour |
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This is a fun and safe way to explore the flora and fauna of the rainforest's canopy layer! |
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Insurance for Volunteers: |
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BridgeVolunteers provides emergency travel insurance for participants. For more information, please read our Insurance page. |
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