Teacher 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
Families
Groups
50+
Too many Honduran children go to school on an empty stomach, having eaten nothing at home. We believe that having something to eat is fundamental to getting an education, as it allows children to concentrate and do their best at school and in their daily activities. That is why this project was born; an initiative to help these school children have at least one meal when they go to school. We strive to achieve this through volunteering, as volunteers can provide essential help to the child development centers in Honduras, teaching the children or helping them directly with their nutrition.
You can be part of this project and help our children, who are the most important pillar of our society, to improve their skills and knowledge.
As a volunteer, you will be helping vulnerable children between the ages of 6 and 15, many of whom have never been to school, by passing on your knowledge and equipping them with the necessary life skills. By helping the children to review or learn in these dining halls, you will empower and directly impact the learning process of the children and youth in the 3 communities we work with. One of the main objectives of the project is to encourage children to continue their education.
In the dining room, volunteers can also help in activities such as cooking, lighting the stove, bringing firewood, delivering food for the children and supporting the maintenance of the center. In addition, volunteers can collaborate by working in "la finca", a place where most of the food supply used by the dining halls is obtained; some of the vegetables we grow there are cucumbers, beets, onions, corn, cilantro and many others.
Some of the activities that you will support in this area are
Typical day
In this volunteer program, we have two shifts:
- The morning shift that lasts from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
- The afternoon shift which lasts from 13:00 to 17:00.
The community library is about five minutes away from where you will be staying, while the locations of the schools and centers may vary. The farthest school is 7 kilometers up the mountain, approximately 1.5 hours from where you will be staying in a 4x4 vehicle. The rest of the schools and centers are all relatively close, 15 minutes by mototaxi (motorcycle cab) from your guesthouse.
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".
Climbing
Hiking
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Swimming
Water Sports
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
- Pick up at the airport and transfer to the place where you will stay.
- Accommodation during your volunteer program
- 3 meals during the duration of your volunteer program.
- 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
- Program monitoring and evaluation
- Orientation and induction to the program
- Certificate of weeks volunteered
- Accident insurance during your volunteering
- Liability for your activity
- Receive a receipt from the NGO for the program fee.
- Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.
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
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$589
3 weeks
$768
4 weeks
$948
5 weeks
$1,128
6 weeks
$1,308
7 weeks
$1,488
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,387
Average fees
$247
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Teacher 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.
$226/week
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