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for everybody
The beauty in volunteering lies in the
fact that you are not simply passing through as a tourist.
You are interacting with the community, building
relationships and making a positive impact. It is an
experience that may well change your life! Volunteering is a
great way to experience another culture, make new friends
and learn new skills. Some programs are a great opportunity
for family volunteering! However every volunteer has
the opportunity to visit all our programs and than after a
week take a decision on which programs he/she wants to
specialize.
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Volunteers - The driving Force
Volunteers and interns are the driving
force of Aldeas de Paz' work, both through their
volunteering and through their financial contributions.
Volunteering with us is a great opportunity to work side by
side with locals, learn new skills, study Spanish, and
immerse oneself in the Latin and indigenous culture.
The typical Volunteer
A typical volunteer needs to be
enthusiastic, willing to learn, ready for a challenge, has a
desire to take initiative and dedicates a lot of caring and
passion to the position. Friendliness, care, commitment and
patience are among important qualities. We welcome
individual volunteers, families and groups regardless of
age, experience or background. You don't have to speak
fluent Spanish as we provide full support and 24 hour
back-up from our local staff.
Why Venezuela needs
volunteers?
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How could I make the most of the experience?
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We have currently various community programs underway and run by volunteers.
Programs are based in schools, public centers and community
areas in the village as well as the
on Aldeas de Paz` foundations grounds where we work with
the long term expectation of opening a large multi-faceted
Therapy Center soon. Volunteers, through their donations and
through volunteer work done on the Foundations grounds are helping us to create this center
(see our spending breakdown for more information on where your money goes).
We encourage volunteers to form schedules which work for them, and to work in any
combination of programs. Volunteers decide how many hours they want
to work. We recommend a minimum 3 days a week.
You may work as much as 5 days and as many hours you wish. We
emphasize that we focus on excellence and not on quantity!
Family VolunteeringVolunteering as a family is
a wonderful way to connect with each other in a unique way,
while giving something back to a community. Families can
volunteer in a variety of programs which are suitable to
various ages.
Why volunteer as a family?The volunteer experience at
ADP is a
chance to learn more about each other and become closer.
Each member can discover his or her strengths and share them
dynamically. A
child learns the value and joy of truly helping a community
from the safety of his or her family unit. Parents can
marvel at their child’s self-discovery, creativity and
interaction with others.
The kids gain a sense of autonomy and self-esteem doing
activities that are traditionally reserved for adults.
It is also a perfect way for children to absorb Spanish -
undoubtedly a useful language for their future.
Even a short period of time volunteering can show each of
the family members that they can make a difference.
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ActivitiesThe Youth Care & Community program
is particularly suited because working with the local
children takes on many forms. The children always enjoy
meeting kids from other cultures – it is an ideal cultural
exchange for young people.
Families can also choose to Live & Volunteer with Pemón
Aboriginals in their village. It’s a great immersion where
everyone benefits. The Conservation and Environment program
is also a perfect way for families to offer their help. – a
great way to get stuck in. Younger volunteers really
appreciate the Therapeutic Horse Riding program. They feel
very useful taking care of the horses and can interact with
the local children as well. The Teaching and Tutoring
program is a fantastic way for adults and children to give
something to this community. The local children respond
extremely well to a new language when it’s coming from
someone their own age. For more information on each of these
programs, please click on the links below.
AccommodationsFamilies can choose independent, host-family, or community
living accommodation. From past experiences, we strongly
recommend the community living on the Aldeas de Paz campus. There is a
strong extended family feeling, whilst enjoying meals and
much laughter together.
There is an apartment that is specially suited to families,
providing for space and privacy.
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