Volunteer in the U S of A with Love Volunteers and support the development of marginalised youth. Participants on this education support program, based in the festive city of Miami, will support youth education and well-being while experiencing one of America’s most fascinating cities.
This important program was created with the goal of supporting under-privileged children and their schools, developing resources and safe, sanitary and beautiful learning and cultural spaces they can be proud of! Unfortunately, state-funded schools, especially those in poorer areas, simply don’t have the resources to maintain educational and extra-curricular spaces and equipment. This initiative was developed to put the love back into schools and revamp or develop the spaces needed to help young people thrive. By providing a calm and encouraging environment to learn, develop and grow you’ll be helping change the lives of impoverished children. Providing the right facilities shows students they are important and improves their self-worth, creating a solid foundation to lead enriched lives.
This diverse program promises to keep volunteers busy across a range of projects and needs. Volunteers will bring their own experience and strengths that will greatly aid schools provide facilities to help their youth shine.
Volunteers play an integral role in achieving the goals of this project. They provide a much-needed labor force to work directly within classrooms, libraries, school facilities and playgrounds to provide the infrastructure and tools needed to aid student’s educational journey. A can-do attitude and tons of enthusiasm and energy is required to fuel volunteers to make a difference. Volunteers could help on a number of different projects, including clean ups, painting and maintenance work, playground and garden development and designing and assembling new spaces for students. Work could also include simply organising and developing resources and teaching aids in classrooms and libraries, a task over-worked teachers lack time for. Volunteers on this program make a real difference to the lives of children, helping them to achieve a higher education and supporting their developing needs.
Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways and can expect to undertake the following tasks:
Volunteers on the Youth Support program in Miami can expect to work for around 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with weekends free to enjoy this incredible location. While we ask for flexibility a typical day will look something like this:
7:00am Breakfast at the Hostel
8:15am Travel to the project site
8:45am Pre-start meeting with the program supervisor
9:00am VOLUNTEERING DUTIES START
Lunch is taken at midday at an eatery near to the project site
2:00pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES END
Afternoons and evenings are free to relax and explore the many activities on offer in the South Beach or wider Miami area.
Volunteers are met on arrival into Miami by our local representative and taken to the hostel to settle in. A welcome dinner for new and current volunteers is a great opportunity to get to know fellow volunteers.
Monday is Orientation Day, designed to help volunteers feel supported and comfortable in their new environment. The orientation will cover negotiating the public transport system and will include a visit to the project site and brief introduction by the community partner.
Volunteers on this project are accommodated in a popular hostel on Collins Ave, right in the heart of South Beach. Within easy reach of the beach, local stores and restaurants this is a fantastic base from which to enjoy the many attractions this great city has to offer - as well as an easy commute to the project sites.
Volunteers are housed in shared dormitory rooms with ensuite bathrooms or can upgrade to a private room if preferred.
The hostel is modern and fully equipped with everything required for an enjoyable stay, including free WiFi, in-house bar and restaurant, communal areas and swimming pool - perfect for relaxing at the end of the day!
This project is available year-round and programs start every SUNDAY. Spaces on this project are limited and therefore subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.
Supporting Youth
Support the youth of Miami through a range of community initiatives and build a path to a brighter future for impoverished young people.
$422/week
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