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  • Quality Education

Home school review

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Personalized school reinforcement.
  • Develop your proposal for home workshops.
  • The volunteer will be able to accompany and transmit their knowledge to children of different levels.

Highlights

  • Personalized school reinforcement.
  • Develop your proposal for home workshops.
  • The volunteer will be able to accompany and transmit their knowledge to children of different levels.
  • immersion in culture.
  • enjoy natural and green areas.
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups

    About the program

    The volunteer will be able to accompany and transmit their knowledge to children of different academic levels to reinforce and improve their school performance.

    Along with providing guidance in the study process, we are faced with the reality that many of the children we work with face considerable challenges in terms of their knowledge in subjects such as mathematics, Spanish, English, and others. This situation is largely the result of the limitations in ...

    About the program

    Along with providing guidance in the study process, we are faced with the reality that many of the children we work with face considerable challenges in terms of their knowledge in subjects such as mathematics, Spanish, English, and others. This situation is largely the result of the limitations in basic resources that their families face. The lack of access to quality education is compounded by the economic constraints present in these children's homes, which prevents a developmentally appropriate education.

    Our commitment is to provide these children not only with academic support, but also with the tools and resources necessary for them to approach their education with confidence and preparedness, regardless of the economic constraints they face at home. We seek to empower them to overcome these difficulties and reach their full academic and personal potential. Through this work, we aim to break the cycle of disadvantage and provide opportunities that allow them a brighter future.

    Activities 

    • At home, we mainly work on the children's homework. In addition, we take advantage of this time to carry out didactic activities that are directly related to the subjects and level of each child. 
    • We prioritise reading, writing and mathematics. 
    • Moreover, it is a space where you can do things that you are good at apart from helping the children in educational matters.
    • Design and develop complementary educational activities that they can use at home.
    • Offer assistance in English, Spanish, mathematics, geography, among other subjects.  
    • Keep in mind: When assisting in the homes (which is your project) you cannot go to the school just to know how it works, remember that you are working with children.

    Typical day

    Monday to Friday

    9:00 to 11:00 a.m. / 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: This is a space where the volunteer attends to groups of children in their own homes. 

    In both spaces we seek for everyone who is part to enjoy and live together in a pleasant and harmonious way.

    Please note: The schedules of the homes may vary ...

    Typical day

    Monday to Friday

    9:00 to 11:00 a.m. / 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: This is a space where the volunteer attends to groups of children in their own homes. 

    In both spaces we seek for everyone who is part to enjoy and live together in a pleasant and harmonious way.

    Please note: The schedules of the homes may vary depending on the family and the activities that the children have. For this reason there are usually some changes.


    Free initiative

    It is a space where volunteers can carry out workshops and activities that they are good at and share with the children.

    Depending on the number of volunteers we will divide into groups. We want the workshops, activities and school support to be a way of learning, sharing, having fun and getting out of the routine. It is therefore important that every volunteer who is part of the project brings a PROPOSAL FOR AN ACTIVITY OR WORKSHOP.

    This proposal can be related to your profession, your talents, hobbit or with themes such as sewing, art, yoga, gardening, recycling and self-knowledge.

    Free-time activities

    San Blas Islands

    Considered the most beautiful islands in all of Latin America.  Visitors choose them for their crystal clear waters and white sand.  These islands are 3 hours from Panama City.  

    Bocas del Toro

    It is very close to the Costa Rican border. On its beaches you can regularly go surfing, ...

    Free-time activities

    San Blas Islands

    Considered the most beautiful islands in all of Latin America.  Visitors choose them for their crystal clear waters and white sand.  These islands are 3 hours from Panama City.  

    Bocas del Toro

    It is very close to the Costa Rican border. On its beaches you can regularly go surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, enjoy the sun and the nightlife among many other activities.  

    Santa Catalina-Santiago Beach

    It is a small coastal town, during the day you can go to the beach and go surfing.  You can also book an excursion to Coiba Island. 

    Portobello and Mamey Island-Colón

    This beautiful and historic place located in the Caribbean area can be visited in a weekend. 

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak Spanish (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    Flexibility, adaptability, proactive and respect for culture, creative, dynamic, listening skills, empathic at High school level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    Passport and Travel insurance with civil liability and accident

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Committed Available for other activities Motivated Participative Empathetic Observation skills Enthusiasm Intermediate level of Spanish

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 17:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    What is provided to the volunteer

    • Information and accompaniment before and during your incorporation.
    • Accommodation during the induction and your participation as a volunteer.
    • Breakfast in the mornings from Monday to Friday.
    • Lunches from Monday to Friday.
    • Dinners from Monday to Thursday.
    • Orientation to the project and the village (Sundays).
    • On-site coordinator.
    • Volunteer certificate.


    Not provided 

    • Airfare, bus, taxi, other.
    • Vaccinations and visas if required.
    • Airport pick-up.
    • Internal transport, including to and from projects.
    • Excursions.
    • Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on the weekend, including Friday dinner.
    • International medical insurance (Compulsory).
    • Cost of criminal and sexual police background check (required for this project).
    • Cost of transportation to and from the project site and accommodation (approximately $1.50 per day).

    Accommodation

      Distribution of the house


      • We have 3 rooms with fans, bunk beds with foam mattresses:
      • 8-bed room 
      • 6-bed room 
      • 4-bedded room 
      • We have two bathing areas: No hot water
      • Kitchen for common use
      • Drinking water on tap
      • Lounge (rest area)
      Laundry area: Use of washing machine and dryer at a low cost of 10$ (only on Mondays and Thursdays). In case you do not want this service you have a semi manual washing machine or space to wash by hand.

      It is important to note that the rooms are shared and volunteers are assigned according to their arrival date, thus ensuring an equal and comfortable distribution for everyone. 

      Please note that this is a simple house with the basic comforts of a Panamanian family.

      Food & Beverages

      • Desayuno en las mañanas de lunes a viernes.
      • Almuerzos de lunes a viernes.
      • Cenas de lunes a jueves.
        • Drinks are not included, in Chame which is the area where we are located the water is drinkable.

      Internet Access

      Good access at the project site
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      What's NOT included?

      What's NOT included?

      Airport Pickup at Tocumen International Airport

      An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

      Flight Tickets

      The nearest airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Panama. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

      Travel Insurance

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      Vaccines

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      Details on arrival

      Joining the project and arrival in the country

      • You must arrive on a SATURDAY (see list of arrival days).
      • Induction day on SUNDAY.
      • The first day in the houses is MONDAY.


      The home support project is open during the Panamanian school term.

      Availability
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

      Program Fees

      $213 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

      Payment methods

      Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

      NO CREDIT CARD FEES

      Duration

      4 - 12 weeks

      Deposit

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      Final Payment

      You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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      2023
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      Location

      Americas > Central America > Panama > Chame

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      Evelin
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      Spoken languages: Spanish, English
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