Childcare Project

Volunteers will work at a state-run institution which aim is to take care of orphaned, sick, neglected and poor children of Honduras. The specific institute that we are involved with is for children from single parent families that have a net income of around US$100.00 per month. All 30 to 35 children that presently frequent the centre come from extremely impoverished backgrounds, and for the children who go to the centre it is a second home as they spend 6 days a week there.

Volunteer Activities

Volunteer activities include feeding, playing, educating and cleaning the children. The children are aged from around 5-15 and are in need of love and attention and volunteers act as older siblings. In addition, we have an on going revitalisation project at the centre. With the continuous help from volunteers we are slowly but surely changing the building by painting and decorating the faciltities which are run down due to lack of funds.

Program Location & Accommodation

Volunteers are located in the town of La Esperanza, 3 hours from Tegucigalpa, Honduras' capital. Home to the indigenous Lenca people, La Esperanza is situated in the middle of some of the most breathtaking countryside Honduras has to offer. Volunteers are hosted at a homestay in La Esperanza within walking distance of their work placement.

Volunteer Requirements

• at least 18 years of age
• be enthusiastic
• know at least basic Spanish or be willing to learn prior to leaving

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