School Reinforcement and Special Needs Supporter
Coordinator | Sergio
Coordinator | Sergio
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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...
Provide personalised educational support to children from vulnerable backgrounds, in order to maximise every children's personal growth and their skill development.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
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 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 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.
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
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 (basic level)
required
at High school level
CV
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
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.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
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
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.
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.
Breakfast, coffee and tea.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Panama.
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.
If you are intending to volunteer in Panama you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Panama.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
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.
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,144
5 weeks
$1,342
6 weeks
$1,539
7 weeks
$1,737
8 weeks
$1,934
9 weeks
$2,132
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,725
Average fees
$257
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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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.
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School Reinforcement and Special Needs Supporter
Provide personalised educational support to children from vulnerable backgrounds, in order to maximise every children's personal growth and their skill development.
$247/week
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