| |
|
|
|
| |
Consult a Travel Advisor! |
| |
Write your question below
and we'll get back to you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Teach English Volunteer Program
La Ceiba, Honduras
|
|
|
|
| |
Comments from our Volunteers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
Volunteer Activities |
|
|
 |
Teach basic and intermediate English classes in primary schools. |
|
Assist the local teachers |
|
Organize special classroom activities |
|
Help with extracurricular activities |
|
|
| |
| Volunteer Program at a Glance |
|
| |
Start Dates:
Any Monday of the year.
Program Length:
Minimum: 2 weeks |
|
Program Cost:
2 Weeks:
US $1,260
3 Weeks:
US $1,590
4 Weeks:
US $1,960
Each Additional Week:
US $430
|
|
Cost includes:
|
Airport pick-up |
|
On-site orientation and city tour |
|
In-Country supervision and coordination |
|
Accommodation with a host family |
|
3 meals per day, 7 days a week. |
|
Volunteer donation to program |
|
Free Internet access at the office |
|
|
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. |
|
Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 and over. Some knowledge of Spanish is required. |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
What Volunteers Can Do: |
|
|
| |
Volunteers in this program will teach English to children and young people in local Honduras schools in La Ceiba and surrounding areas. These areas are very poor, and most students never have the opportunity to interact with native English speakers. In this program, volunteers will help children learn the correct pronunciation of English words and basic English grammar. Volunteers will provide students with a unique educational opportunity and a chance to learn a valuable skill for future employment. A typical English class averages about 30 students. |
|
|
| |
|
|
Why Volunteer in Honduras? |
|
|
| |
Honduras sits between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and is full of lush jungles, impressive volcanoes, whitewater rapids, and tranquil beaches. Tourism in Honduras continues to grow, and the country is especially favored among backpackers for its laid-back vibe and affordable, delicious cuisine. La Ceiba in particular is known as "The Capital of Tourism", due to its strategic location on the Caribbean coast. For young Hondurans living in La Cieba, speaking and understanding English is of utmost importance to become a part of the growing tourism industry and to find a way out of poverty. |
|
|
| |
|
|
Honduras Teach English Program Goals: |
|
|
| |
The goal of the Honduras Teach English Volunteer Program is to provide quality English instruction to poor students who don't normally have access to such an opportunity. Native English speakers are in high demand, particularly for teaching proficiency in English conversation and pronunciation. Volunteers in this program will not only help to teach proper English pronunciation and grammar, but will also inspire these young children to learn and grow. |
|
|
| |
|
|
Airport Pickup and Orientation: |
|
|
| |
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. |
|
|
| |
|
|
Spanish Language Classes: |
|
|
| |
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. |
|
|
| |
|
|
Transportation: |
|
|
| |
Airport pick-up is provided. Volunteers are responsible for transportation to and from the program site. |
|
|
| |
|
|
Accommodations: |
|
|
| |
Volunteers will stay with a local host family in a safe, upper-middle class neighbourhood with a private room and bathroom. |
|
|
| |
|
|
Meals: |
|
|
| |
3 meals are served per day. |
|
|
| |
|
|
In-Country Support: |
|
|
| |
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. |
|
|
| |
|
|
Honduras Excursions: |
|
|
| |
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:
| |
| |
Rafting on the Rio Cangrejal |
|
|
| |
This famous river offers some of the best white water rafting in Central America! |
|
|
| |
Hiking in the Pico Bonito National Park |
|
|
| |
Take an informative hike on unmarked trails through the dense Honduran jungle. |
|
|
| |
Cayos Cochinos Bay Island |
|
|
| |
This beautiful island forms part of the world's second largest barrier reef system. |
|
|
| |
Canopy zip-line tour |
|
|
| |
This is a fun and safe way to explore the flora and fauna of the rainforest's canopy layer! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Insurance for Volunteers: |
|
|
| |
BridgeVolunteers provides emergency travel insurance for participants. For more information, please read our Insurance page. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
