Special education and support in Guatemala
Highlights
- Learn about other teaching techniques
- Help a vulnerable sector of society
- Explore Guatemala
- Meet volunteers from aroun the world
Overview
With this program, we aim to support institutions, either private or state-owned, that aid in the care and development of individuals that are mentally or physically handicapped. Volunteers joining the special needs education program will be working alongside staff to maximize the opportunities for development of people in the project.
As a volunteer, you will be helping to teach basic skills like handicrafts, basic home education, music, educational games, and workshops. You will also be helping staff to organize the project and to cook.
Volunteers working in this program should be resourceful, patient and have a very happy disposition. People with backgrounds in psychology, therapy, and education are encouraged to apply to special needs program.
What could I be doing?
-Teaching various classes such as handicrafts, painting, and reading.
-Helping feed students.
-Assisting staff in daily tasks,
-Helping to create educational material.
-Helping to plan classes.
- Host family, in private room with two meals per day Participation in cultural activities. On call support throughout the service. Coordination with the host country organization of volunteer service. Orientation to volunteer work- Welcome at airport with transport. Certificate of program completion.
- Transport upon finishing service Airfare Travel insurance
Important Information
Projects around towns near Antigua Guatemala
Volunteers can arrive almost any Sunday.
Participants must have formal education in a field related to the field.
Booking Section
Dates & Availability
This program is available all year round. You can select any date as per your comfort.Please select the week you plan to join the program.
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