The Youth Center began as a soup kitchen for children in 2001. Since its opening, the kitchen has served more than 200,000 meals and now has evolved into a Youth Center. Currently, local children study and receive assistance in academics, as well as learn vocational skills. The center serves both children and teenagers in different ways. The kids that attend not only study and receive medical support, but have great fun practicing sports, learning to play musical instruments, as well as a variety of games.
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Where will I be volunteering?
The Youth Center is located in Granada. Granada is the oldest colonial city founded in Central America. It is the oldest and most important city in the region. Along the narrow streets of this colonial city and outside its urban limits, there is plenty to explore.
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What will I be doing?
You will be helping the youth center by:
- Helping the children with their homework
- Teaching Pre-school
- Watching Movies
- Organizing physical and entertainment activities-dance, music etc.
- Helping with vocational activities-crafts, cooking, sewing etc.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
However, you can still join this project if your Spanish does not meet the requirements, by taking our Spanish language course. - Must be 18 years or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Internet cafes in Barrio La Sabaneta give volunteers the opportunity to communicate with friends and family members. You will also be provided a local phone card for emergencies. You can also purchase international phone cards once you arrive in Nicaragua.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Nicaragua and all it has to offer.
Great weekend trips include:
- Visit historical monuments in the colonial city of Granada
- Set up an excursion to visit one of the many factories that produce cigars, sweets and traditional golosinas
- Visit museums, local exhibitions or music venues
- Hike up volcano Mombacho
- Schedule a bike tour
- Program Name: Volunteer Nicaragua
- Project Name: Volunteer in a Youth Center in Nicaragua
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Granada
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $850; add $120 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- A volunteer project
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- 24/7 emergency hot line
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above.
- Project Transport Arrangements: Transportation will vary based on the respective locations of the home stay family
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $40 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: 4-5 days per week; 4-7 hours per day (Minimum of 20 hours per week) EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 26 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 4
- Resume or CV required: No
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