Travel Tree City/State: Antigua Country: GUATEMALA Community Development Internships in Guatemala REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Global Vision International 3 High Street St Albans Herts UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED Phone: 01727 250 250 www.gvi.co.uk Program description: During this internship you will make a real difference to the lives of underprivileged children and local community leaders, and gain invaluable hands on practical experience in a variety of fields including project management and team leadership. You will be typically working with children aged between 5 and 12 on basic education and literacy projects and will work alongside a dedicated staff supervisor to ensure you maximize your placement, cultural and learning activities. Education is not free in Guatemala and much of the population lives below the poverty line, so GVI, along with leaders of the indigenous communities, has built schools that are free to attend. General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18+ Travel to site: Independent Travel Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group No. in group: Max 12 Living arrangements on the program: Home stays (living with local families) How long does the program last?: Various Durations What are the dates of this program: Start dates are available on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. Please see application form for exact dates. Benefits and advantages of the program: How this program makes a difference: A substantial part of the fee goes towards the day-to-day running costs of the projects themselves throughout the year, which includes rent, electricity, local salaries, fruit and other food for the children, educational materials for classes, monthly birthday and other celebrations, painting and maintenance. We currently pay for over 400 children to attend National School, as well as our own schools. Of these, almost 50 children entered Secondary School and 8 entered College. Included in your fee is one scholarship per child, per year. Highlights:     Living with a host family in Antigua     Teaching literacy and numeracy to indigenous children in remote communities in GVI schools     Learning Spanish (optional)     Going on an adventure weekend at Lake Atitlan (optional) to enjoy activities including hiking, biking and kayaking, opportunities for Salsa Classes and further travel Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field. Cost or price of this program: Cost in GBP: From £995 for 2 weeks The volunteer contribution includes all food and accommodation, airport pick up and drop off, one-on-one Spanish lessons (if paying Spanish price); Criminal Records Bureau check for UK participants, 50 trees to plant; one scholarship for a child to attend school for one year; pre-departure support and discounted services, 24 hour emergency phone, 24 hour in country support. 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