Volunteer in Nicaragua

Volunteer with Children Program in Nicaragua
This program provides volunteer with the unique opportunity to volunteer short-term with rural communities near Estelí, Nicaragua, in the midst of the beautiful Segovia Mountains. Surrounded by mountains, valleys and waterfalls, volunteers will live in this old Sandinista stronghold, learning or improve their Spanish, and traveling to nearby rural areas for their project work. GVI, along with leaders of the communities, have built and started a school in La Thompson and are funding and developing education programs and ‘aulas abiertas’ (open classes) to assist children and adults who otherwise may not have the opportunity for any formal education or who need reinforcement. Spanish lessons and several trips and activities are also included in the program, including a weekend trip to the Miraflor Natural Reserve and a day’s hike to the Salto de la Estanzuela Waterfall. You can also go horse-riding, attend lectures on local history and visit local museums and points of interest in Estelí.

Dates: 4 to 12 week durations available, visit the website for upcoming start dates
Costs: From $1270 for 4 weeks
Email Contact: info@gviworld.com
Phone Contact: +1 888 653 6028 (USA) or +44 (0) 1727 250 250 (UK)
Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information on volunteering with children

Volunteer Building in Nicaragua
Have you ever wished to volunteer overseas and help vital community development initiatives, yet feel you don’t have the time to join many of the volunteer programs on offer? Then this short-term Nicaraguan volunteering project is for you! This project is designed to enable its volunteers to have funded, worked on and completed an individual project within a week, which is aimed at improving the standard of living for underprivileged families. Volunteers joining this community development project will assist to build energy efficient stoves that are designed for cleaner air and less wood consumption, to benefit the environment as well as local families economically and medically. By volunteering in Nicaragua on this project, you have the opportunity to help the communities surrounding Esteli, Nicaragua, whilst experiencing their unique culture and learning some Spanish.

Dates: 1 to 4 week durations available, visit the website for upcoming start dates
Costs: From $1190 for 1 week
Email Contact: info@gviworld.com
Phone Contact: +1 888 653 6028 (USA) or +44 (0) 1727 250 250 (UK)
Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information on this community construction project

Volunteer with Sustainable Development Projects in Nicaragua
Spend your summer as an AMIGOS Volunteer working, living, and learning with a host family in beautiful Nicaragua. Learn a new language and a new culture while promoting leadership skills, team-building, and youth empowerment. Partner with local youth to run camps for 5-12 year old children. Collaborate with community members on the planning and implementation of a Community-based Initiative tailored to your community’s specific needs. This year, AMIGOS will offer several project themes in Nicaragua including Safe Water and the Environment, Digital Culture, and Youth and the Arts. For more specific information, visit our website.

Cost: The participation fee is $4,600. Scholarship and fundraising support is available.
The Participation Fee includes:

* Round-trip international airfare from your gateway city
* Food, lodging, and transportation in Latin America
* All project related supplies
* Training materials and workshops
* Veteran supervisory Project Staff
* 24-hour emergency On-Call Communications System during the program
* Supplemental short-term international medical insurance

Contact: Amigos de las Américas, 5618 Star Lane, Houston, Texas 77057.
Tel: (713) 782-5290 (Dial Ext 126 (Allison Fishbein) or Ext 116 (Daniel Pacheco) to speak to our volunteer managers directly)
Email: info@amigoslink.org
Website: www.amigoslink.org