They can also take workshops such as ballet, karate, swimming, piano and many more. All the work is assisted by volunteers like you that want to donate their time and energy to improve these kids’ future possibilities.
Education is provided with an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for the kid’s natural psychological development. This is a constructivist or “discovery” model where students learn concepts from working with materials and from experience, rather than by direct instruction. Your goal will be to guide, teach and stimulate the children to think and to solve problems, to share ideas and respect other kids’ work developing feelings of partnership and love to the family.
Though a high-intermediate level of Spanish is recommended to be able to interact with the children and teachers, volunteers with little knowledge of the language are also welcome to participate here. As a volunteer you’ll will work with professors and administrators in educational or sports activities for the benefit of students. you’ll also be able to assist and provide psychological and educational support for the students that require it. You can provide support for the language teachers and also assist at scheduled activities at the school or provide a special workshop. Excited already?! Sign up!