Volunteers typically work directly with the kids in sports, arts, handicrafts and tutoring, as well as pursuing activities that take advantage of specialized skills such as health care, construction and agriculture. With construction underway on our new facilities on Ometepe Island, construction skills are especially important to us at this time.
Volunteers also accompany Nicaraguan staff working in the streets and markets of Managua.
Working with street kids and ex-street kids can often be frustrating and difficult. Romantic notions are discouraged. A commitment of at least six months with the project. It takes time to become accustomed to the climate, local culture and language, and to get to know the kids and staff. Fluency in Spanish.