Teaching & Tutoring
Under-resourced and under-staffed community projects are waiting for enthusiastic volunteers to bring their own ideas and help out with already-established projects
Lead spoken English classes
Improve the pronunciation and conversational skills of young children and adolescents. You can let your creativity run wild with songs, games and other learning activities in classes of about 4-10 pupils. To participate you do not necessarily need to speak fluent Spanish, although some Spanish knowledge is needed with tutoring math and science.
Partner with Local Organizations
The town’s Casa de la Cultura (Cultural Center) and Fundación del Niño (Children’s Foundation) are some of the organizations which are open to the input of volunteers. This includes English teaching, theater programs, music projects, computer instruction and ceramics classes.
In the past, volunteers have formed teams working on community projects such as the maintenance and improvement of playgrounds and community centers, the organization of recycling programs, environmental education activities in local schools and the planning of cultural events in conjunctions with the town council.
Create your own exciting work placements
In addition to established community activities and programs,
motivated volunteers who bring ideas for projects have the chance to
set up their own volunteer opportunities in Santa Elena with the
financial and organizational support of Aldeas de Paz. The
foundation’s established relationships and contacts with
various schools and social organizations in the town and the help of
the Volunteer Coordinator enables volunteers to create their own
exciting work placements.
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Possible Activities
- Teaching and tutoring English, math or science classes in local schools and at our educational facilities
- Organizing ocasional special educational events
- Assist teaching at the local music school or arts, craft and ceramics at the cultural center
- Participate in visits to the local pediatric ward for recreational activities like story telling, theater and play sessions
- Make and decorate wooden didactic toys and materials for our play-therapy program
- Attend play-therapy seesions at local day care centers, providing stimulation and social acclimation to local children
- Help restore and maintain children’s playgrounds and school facilities. Assist with painting and restoring work, help with landscaping, redecorating and maintenance.
Requirements
No previous experience or special skills
are required
Participants need to be enthusiastic, willing to learn, ready for a
challenge and have a desire to work with children. Friendliness, care,
commitment and patience are also important qualities.
Take delight in
the children’s progress through interaction and play, as well
as the charming nature of the bonds formed between children and
volunteers. Some knowledge of Spanish language is required if you teach
math or science.
Previous teaching experience is helpful but not necessary. Staff and
other volunteers will support you when you start teaching. In schools
you may be working with other teachers and/or other volunteers. It is
best to come with ideas and enthusiasm, take initiative and dedicate a
lot of creativity to the position. However, Volunteers with spanish
language experience
are strongly encouraged to apply.
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