Teaching Project

Volunteers can help teach English at one of the eight state schools outside of La Esperanza. This is a rural region with very little resources. Volunteers can make a difference to provide quality education and help reduce poverty for the future generation.

Volunteer Activities

Volunteer activities will include assisting the local staff as well as taking on sole responsibility of the classroom. The children are aged from 5 to 12 years old and volunteers may be allocated more than one grade to teach. There is no set curriculum for teaching English in rural areas, and volunteers should expect to come prepared with ideas for classroom activities. The level of English of the students is basic and volunteers will be teaching basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Volunteers may also be required to help in other areas such as computers or sports, or if they have an area of expertise such as mathematics, art or music.

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, and travel to their work placement by truck each day.

Volunteer Requirements

• at least 18 years of age
• be ready to work with locals and adapt to different teaching methods
• be self-motivated and able to work independently
• know at least basic Spanish or be willing to learn prior to leaving

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