Work with Underprivileged Children

The Project

As a volunteer for this project, you will gain a direct insight into the lives of impoverished families that are fighting to survive each day. You will work at a center that aims to rehabilitate children socially, helping them to gain the confidence and skills they need to have a brighter future.

At the centers, specialized personnel are in charge of caring for and educating the children between the ages of 5-18. The main objective of the institutions is to provide emotional healing to children who have had traumatic experiences in their families and give them hope for the future through good education.

Due to the fact that the centers are severely underfunded, volunteers are always welcome and greatly appreciated. During your time here, you will build relationships with the children and become friends with other volunteers. 

Your Tasks 

On a typical work day, your tasks will include helping the workers care for the children, assisting with activities that stimulate intellectual and social development, organizing and participating in games, helping with homework, and teaching subjects such as English and art.

No previous experience or special skills are required to participate in this project, however, volunteers need to have patience and a positive attitude. It is also very important that you can work independently and show initiative because these centers are very understaffed, and you will be working without a lot of supervision. 

Always keep in mind that you are a role model for the children, most of which have had traumatizing pasts. 

In your spare time, there is a wide range of activities to choose from, such as playing soccer and other sports in the local community. Most volunteers choose to spend their free time exploring the city and taking in its rich culture. There also are bars nearby where you can go to socialize.