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  • Quality Education

School Reinforcement and Special Needs Supporter

location
4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Support children from vulnerable communities gain more opportunities through education
  • Discover, explore, and put into practice your passion for education
  • Practise your Spanish and learn more about Panama's culture by being all the time around locals
  • Be exposed to a different reality than your own in a meaningful journey.
  • Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Panama has to offer: tropical beaches, beautiful landscapes, a very rich and unique culture...

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Provide personalised educational support to children from vulnerable backgrounds, in order to maximise every children's personal growth and their skill development.

The children who attend the schools with which we collaborate face great difficulties: poverty, lack of school personnel, learning difficulties, etc. 

That is why we strive to provide these children with personalized and individualized school support through this volunteer program. As a volunteer, ...

About the program

The children who attend the schools with which we collaborate face great difficulties: poverty, lack of school personnel, learning difficulties, etc. 

That is why we strive to provide these children with personalized and individualized school support through this volunteer program. As a volunteer, you will be instrumental in helping these children gain more opportunities and empowerment through education.

Volunteers can expect to perform tasks such as supporting the classroom with their daily scheduled activities, creating or scheduling didactic activities such as environmental awareness and recycling workshops, sports activities, games, organizing special Olympics, supporting the school in some areas agreed between the school director and Adventure Volunteering such as English, among many other tasks that may arise depending on the specific conditions.

Typical day

Volunteers work weekdays (Monday through Friday) in two main shifts: the morning shift from 7:00 to 12:00, and the afternoon shift from 12:30 to 16:00. Your schedule will depend on the places available at the time of induction to the school.  
It takes 20-30 minutes to walk from the place where you ...

Typical day

Volunteers work weekdays (Monday through Friday) in two main shifts: the morning shift from 7:00 to 12:00, and the afternoon shift from 12:30 to 16:00. Your schedule will depend on the places available at the time of induction to the school.  
It takes 20-30 minutes to walk from the place where you will be staying to the project location. 

Volunteers can also use public transportation to get to the school; public transportation in the area is recurrent and inexpensive: it costs about fifty cents each way. 

Free-time activities

A rich cultural heritage, beautiful mountains, tropical beaches, historical monuments, and a bustling capital city —Panama has it all, directly within your reach to discover while you volunteer in this exciting country. Panama is a rather small country with a high density of remarkable and ...

Free-time activities

A rich cultural heritage, beautiful mountains, tropical beaches, historical monuments, and a bustling capital city —Panama has it all, directly within your reach to discover while you volunteer in this exciting country. Panama is a rather small country with a high density of remarkable and memorable locations, which is something you can completely take advantage of, through cheap and accessible transportation, ease of visiting, and a welcoming people. 

Some of the sites most enjoyed by our volunteers are: 
  • Panama city: a modern and bustling city, it's a city that may offer you both big malls and modern architecture, as well as the scenic old city (in Casco Viejo), old monuments (such as the Panamá Viejo colonial area), a natural park filled with sloths and ñeques in the middle of the city (Parque Metropolitano), plenty of museums and seaside spots (such as the Amador area). In the city you can also go visit and discover first-hand how the Panama Canal works. 
  • Portobelo: a city in the Colón province, it has history that dates centuries back to the colonial era, some very picturesque traditions such as the yearly Cristo Negro festival, and it has direct access to beautiful Caribbean beaches and tropical islands (most famous is Isla Grande). 
  • Bocas del Toro: A province in the northwest of Panama, near Costa Rica; its archipelagos and beaches are very famous among tourists, as they provide near pristine sands, near transparent water, a lot of wildlife you can see in some of its islands, and activities such as partying, scuba, or just swimming in the beach.
  • Guna Yala: An indigenous region, it has 365 islands which all have a fair share of white sand and crystal clear water. The Guna people that inhabit this region have a culture that is very tied in to the Ocean and to life in these islands, so coming here will not only allow you to enjoy the beautiful and picturesque beaches on these islands (each island having something particular, such as Isla Estrella, an island filled with Sea Stars or Isla Perro, an island filled with corals and fish), but also to appreciate a unique culture tied to life in these islands.
  • Valle de Antón: A very famous valley with cool weather and lots of nature, you can go hike the famous mountain of La India Dormida (the sleeping indian woman, tied to a well-known local legend), see lots of native flora and fauna, and also enjoy the beautiful scenery.
  • Boquete: Located in the Chiriquí province and known as the "Switzerland of America", it's a small yet very beautiful city in the middle of the mountain, known for its tasty coffee, colourful yearly flower festival (although flowers are an important part of the city any time of year), scenic trekking routes, and all the nature around the city.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

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.

Language Skills

You need to speak Spanish (basic level)

Education Requirements

at High school level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

We expect our volunteers to be committed, participative, empathetic, enthusiastic, but overall to be passionate about the cause of helping these children get the education they deserve.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Adventure Volunteer

Your paid fees will cover:

  • Airport pickup and transfer to the volunteer’s home
  • Accommodation during your volunteering
  • 3 meals during the course 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 completed in your volunteering
  • Accident insurance during your volunteering
  • Civil liability for your activity
  • Receipt from NGO about your program fee
  • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of program

Airport Pickup at Tocumen International Airport

Volunteers will be picked up every second and third Friday, free of charge, at the airport between 9:00 and 21:00. If the volunteer arrives outside these hours, additional fees may apply.

Accommodation

At your accommodation, you will stay in typical Panamanian house, with a shared room with bunk beds alongside other volunteers. You will have a shared bathroom, access to WiFi, and a hand wash area. 

Due to the area, there may be temporary power or water cuts. 

Food & Beverages

 Breakfast, coffee and tea.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Panama. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Panama provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Panama you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Panama. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

This project is only open all year round. During the first week of July and September the schools will be closed for national holidays and vacations, so volunteers will help with school reinforcement in the homes of the selected children.

That said, volunteers can arrive on the day of the week of their choice, although we recommend that volunteers arrive on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, as this facilitates their induction into the program. 
Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,100€
5 weeks 1,290€
6 weeks 1,480€
7 weeks 1,670€
8 weeks 1,860€
9 weeks 2,050€
12 weeks (max. stay) 2,620€
Average fees 246€/week

Program fees

246€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Adventure Volunteer

Brilliant 4.7 rating (37 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Sergio

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

About the project

Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

Meet your organization


ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.

37 reviews · rating4.7

Anton rating5

2024 at Teaching with children

Every day was unique. The local team made me feel like I was part of something meaningful, and I definitely want to go back to Tanzania and teach again!!!!!!!! ...
Contributing to sustainable development and sharing with local people allowed me to understand the importance of human connection. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to immerse themselves in the authenticity of Panama while creating a positive ...
Working with local students, exchanging knowledge and learning about their culture was a unique experience. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the educational growth of the Panamanian ...
I experienced magical moments while releasing hatchlings into the ocean. I thank Adventure Volunteer for opening the doors to this corner of Panama full of life and ...
Juliana rating5

2024 at Teaching with children

I participated in impactful projects, and the connection with the local community was genuine. Seeing the change we made together left an indelible mark on my ...
Paul rating5

2024 at Teaching with children

What I experienced in Zanzibar exceeded my expectations. The diversity of projects and the authenticity of the people made me feel at home. Adventure Volunteer not only gave me the opportunity to help but also to learn and grow ...

Location

Americas > Central America > Panama > Chame

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