Help on educational project in Paya, Colombia

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  Description

  We are a non-profit organization that works to help people and animals in need, as well as to promote environmental protection. Consisting of several generations, our members complement each other with innovative and diverse ideas as well as different experiences and professions.
  
  We are looking for volunteers from now on (duration of stay is flexible but at least three months, as it takes some time till the children adapt and to have a concrete process during your stay)
  
  You will be living in a rural area near Paya which is located around 3 hours from Yopal, Colombia. There are two schools one in Milagros and one in La Unión that you would be helping out with. Both schools only have two teachers in total to teach around 30 kids of every age. With your help we would like to improve the educational system in these two schools and help the kids gain knowledge. You would be teaching whatever you feel comfortable with and would participate in planning the lessons with the teachers of these schools. Besides that we financed a speech therapist, that works one-on-one with the children and with who you would together as well. Furthermore you could be helping with community workshops in Paya and that way support the people living in the town. Feedback discussions and the possibility of communication with our teams is guaranteed during the whole stay.
  
  On your days off you can walk around the beautiful mountains and nature around the area of Paya, get to know the locals better and spend time with the animals of the village. The nature and climate is stunning, so there is a lot of enjoyable things to do.
  
  Place: Milagros, La Unión around Paya, Colombia
  Transportation to Yopal to the communities once a month (big town with shops and mall)
  Stay in a farmer’s house
  Stay in Yopal 2 days a month (in the homes of people from the project team)
  
  We could also arrange to host two volunteers. If you're interested we can share feedback videos of our last volunteer, just send us a message :)
  
  We are looking forward to your applications and to create a beautiful experience for you in Colombia!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Support of community workshops and education of kids in rural communities
  
  Living in a rural community, in basic and tough conditions (no internet access, country food, no supermarkets or shops, no public transportation, not all time working electricity)
  
  Establish together with the project team, an education program to support teachers in schoolwork.
  Working in 2 schools with around 30 children
  Get to know the culture, living standards, education system, people & food of Colombia.
  Together with the team create improvement strategies.
  Improving of Spanish if no mother language.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Establish, together with the project director, an education program to support teachers in schoolwork and individual support of the children.
  Support the review and monitoring of tasks in the orchards and crops of some peasant families (led by the project director).
  Help plan and do community workshops
  working in 2 schools with around 30 children and supporting teachers (main task)

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  Languages spoken

  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Transportation to Yopal to the communities once a month (big town with shops and mall)
  Stay in a farmer's house (bring a mosquito net and sleeping bag)
  Stay in Yopal 2 days a month (in the homes of people from the project team)
  Covering of meals ( we will cover the costs of 3 meals a day which will be cooked by the locals in your accommodation. Snacks or additional meals will have to be bought in Yopal.

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  What else ...

  General facts:
  
  Duration: min of 3 months, starting from now on (but also any other time, we are always looking for volunteers)
  Place: Area around Paya, Colombia
  Accommodation: Free, staying with a family in the village (accommodation like pictures)
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Desirable experience working with children and/or rural communities in developing countries.
  Desirable but not mandatory: Some environmental or social science training, or experience/knowledge in crops, agroecology, sustainable livestock
  Required: Speak English and Spanish (min. B1, B2 is preferable)
  Teaching ability (from English to biology, art etc.)
  Have an interest in living in a rural community, in basic and tough conditions (no internet access, country food, no supermarkets or shops, no public transportation, not all time working electricity).
  Be in good physical condition and in good health, long distance walking is required, and health services are 3 hours away by car. Not be allergic to bees.
  Be vaccinated against yellow fever and tetanus
  Good attitude and patience, high adaptability, and curiosity.
  Be over 21 years old
  work 5 days per week, spend weekend at the village
  
  What the project provides:
  
  Transportation to Yopal to the communities once a month (big town with shops and mall)
  Stay in a farmer's house (bring a mosquito net and sleeping bag)
  Stay in Yopal 2 days a month (in the homes of people from the project team)
  Covering of meals

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours per day, 5 days per week