La Esperanza Granada is a free of charge volunteer organization which assists local communities to improve the quality of life through education. We are supported entirely by individual donations, none of which are used for administrative costs. Our motto is to give a hand up, not a hand out. The majority of our volunteers work in poor rural schools, with a team in each school. A key part is working one on one with children to stimulate their interest in learning. Volunteers also assist in kindergarten classes, and go out into the community, reading with children, helping with homework, etc. In groups we also hold classes in sports, arts and crafts. We have a seconday school sponsorship program which provids young people the opportunity to continue their education past the 6th grade. Other projects include teaching English to primary grades, taking children for dental visits, eye tests, and help with therapy for individual children in need. We are looking for volunteers who are keen to work with young children and play a part in their interest in education.
In addition to the above mentioned activities we need volunteers to assist in the office as well as special projects (research, translation, handy work, etc.) Specific placement depends on individual interest as well as our needs. We prefer an 8 week minimum commitment as well as intermediate level Spanish. We charge no fees to participate, and have low cost housing options available in the historic town center of Granada. Your willingness to help is the main qualification we need. We accept volunteers throughout the year, with orientation taking place on Mondays. Please visit our website, www.la-esperanza-granada.org, for more information about our programs.
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En La Esperanza Granada ofrecemos oportunidades y recursos para desarrollo comunitario y educacion a largo plazo, para cuatro pequenos pueblos de los alrededores de Granada. Esperamos poner un poco de luz en el futuro de los ninos y ayudar a estos pueblos de las afueras de la ciudad colonial de Granada a mejorar sus condiciones de vida.
Nuestros voluntarios trabajan basicamente en escuelas, asistiendo a los profesores y apoyando en clases particulares a algunos alumnos y pequenos grupos para leer, escribir y matematicas basicas. En nuestro centro comunitario asistimos a un grupo de mujeres que hacen artesania, educacion para adultos en ingles y estamos empezando un curso de ordenador.
Los voluntarios no pagan matricula ni nada por el estilo, tampoco pagan los costes administrativos.
Si tienes cualquier duda no dudes en visitar nuestra web: www.la-esperanza-granada.org o contactanos en el e-mail:
la_esperanza_granada@yahoo.com
