Support and teach at local kids' dining room
Coordinator | Sergio
Coordinator | Sergio
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Highlights
Make education accessible to vulnerable Honduran children and youth, thus creating a better future for them.
Practise your Spanish by being in an environment of immersion.
Discover other perspectives and ways of living different to your own
Discover, and understand deeply Honduran culture and traditions by staying with a guest family and spending your day to day with locals.
Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Honduras has to offer: beautiful mayan ruins , impressive landscapes, sandy beaches, picturesque colonial architecture...
Help transmit your knowledge and give maintenance and support to the places where vulnerable children study, so that they can access education.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
Too many Honduran kids go to school with an empty stomach, having eaten nothing at home. We believe that having something to eat is essential to get an education, as it allows children to focus and give their most at school and at their daily activities. That is why this project was born; an initiative to help these schoolchildren have at least one meal when going to school. We strive to achieve this through volunteering, as volunteers can provide essential help to the child development centers in Honduras, by teaching children or directly helping with their nutrition.
You can be part of this project and help our children, who are the most important pillar in our society, improve their skills and knowledge.
As a volunteer, you will be helping vulnerable children aged 6 to 15, many of which who have never been to school, by transmitting your knowledge and thus equipping them with necessary life skills. By helping children review or learn at these canteens, you will directly empower and impact the learning process of children and youth of the 3 communities we work with. One of the project's main objectives is encouraging children to keep on getting educated.
In the canteen, volunteers may also help in activities such as cooking, lighting the stove, fetching firewood, delivering food for the children, and supporting in the maintenance of the center. Also, volunteers may collaborate by working in "the farm", a place where most of the food supply the dining rooms use is obtained; some vegetables we grow there are cucumbers, beets, onions, corn, coriander, and many others.
Some of the activities you will support in this area:
Typical day
In this volunteering program, we have two shifts:
The morning shift which lasts from 7:00 until 12:00
The afternoon shift which lasts from 13:00 until 17:00
The community library is found at about five minutes from the place where you will be staying, while the schools' and centers' locations may vary. The farthest school is located 7 kilometers away in the mountains, at about 1 hour and a half time from the place you will be staying by a 4x4 vehicle. The rest of schools and centers are all located relatively near, 15 minutes time by motorcycle taxi (mototaxi) from your guest home.
Free-time activities
Honduras is a beautiful country in the heart of Central America with lots to offer to you: the bustling capital of Tegucigalpa, with historic buildings from the colonial era; many remains of the country's ancient Maya heritage, such as in majestic places like Copán Ruinas; remarkable landscapes such as in the Pico Bonito National Park, or sunny and sandy beaches and islands where you can go bathe and swim.
Some of our recommendations of places to visit are:
-Cantarranas, a Honduran town filled with urban artistic expressions that are excellent ways to both understand modern Honduran culture and take very unique photos.
-Lake Yojoa, a lake surrounded with national parks and an excellent hiking opportunity. At this place, you cannot miss the astonishing Pulhapanzak Falls!
-Cerro el Picacho: An excellent hiking opportunity filled with scenic views, at its top there is a quite well-known cross called "el Cristo de Picacho".
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak Spanish (intermediate level)
required
at High school level
CV
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
We ask our volunteers to be creative, passionate about helping children, and flexible and understanding of the local situation.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
Your fees cover:
-Airport pickup and transfer to the place you will be staying at
-Accommodation during your volunteer
-3 meals during the realization of your volunteer program
-24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
-Monitoring and evaluation of the program
-Orientation and induction to the program
-Certificate of weeks realized in your volunteering
-Accident Insurance during your volunteering
-Civil liability for your activity
-receive an NGO receipt about your program fee
-Guidance, advice and management in choosing the program
-Volunteer T-shirt
Our schedule for airport pickups is from 8:00 until 20:00. If you arrive outside this schedule, you may have to pay additional fees.
You will stay at a carefully screened family home, with bathrooms and facilities like kitchens available to your use. You will be treated just like another family member, which will give you a unique opportunity to get to know the country's culture and traditions, while also creating long-lasting bonds with both your guest family members and the community you will be staying in.
Please be understanding of your situation: your guest family will be humble, and the country is still developing; you may suffer temporary cuts of water or power supply.
Your program fees cover three meals a day, which will consist of traditional Honduran food.
Sorry, no access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Toncontin Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa. We assist you to find cheap flights to Honduras.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Honduras provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Honduras you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Honduras.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The project is open all year long, including school and national holidays.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$888
5 weeks
$1,052
6 weeks
$1,216
7 weeks
$1,380
8 weeks
$1,544
9 weeks
$1,707
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,199
Average fees
$203
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Support and teach at local kids' dining room
Help transmit your knowledge and give maintenance and support to the places where vulnerable children study, so that they can access education.
$161/week
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