Overview
Volunteer Teaching and Community Work in Honduras

This teaching and community work project takes volunteers to the cobbled streets of Copán Ruinas, Honduras, to help with vital volunteer work while they learn Spanish. Whilst education is free in Honduras, the necessary materials are not, so GVI have joined with indigenous leaders to help provide teaching and educational programs to those adults and children who would not normally be able to afford to attend.

The program comes with 40 hours of intense language lessons and a variety of activities, which includes going on a guided tour of the fantastic archaeological ruins at Copán, as well as going on horse riding and hiking treks. Yet, perhaps best of all, a significant financial donation is given to the project as a result of your volunteering.

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The five weeks I spent on the project in Copán, Honduras, changed my life. My entire outlook has been altered by the amazing experiences I was involved in during my time there. I met fantastic people, both volunteers and locals, many of whom I hope will be life long friends.

Lucy McSherry, 2008 Volunteer

What Difference Does This Project Make?

GVI’s education projects in Honduras are unique to Global Vision International. All funding of these projects comes directly from Global Vision International and volunteer contributions, included in the programme fee. We receive no other outside source of income. Most of your teaching will centre around literacy, numeracy, basic mathematics and English. Many of the children have fallen way behind, as, due to the lack of teachers no real attention can be given to these children. GVI’s aim is to give the proper attention needed to these children to allow the teachers to concentrate on one grade of children at a time, rather than hopping between lessons.

Highlights

Living with a host family in Copán, learning Spanish (optional), visiting the ancient Copán ruins, working with indigenous children, take adventure side trips, optional cultural workshops and excursions, amazing community interaction.

Location

Volunteers live in Copán Ruinas, Honduras, a tiny colonial town close to the Copán Ruins, which is one of the more detailed Mayan ruins in the Americas. Located half an hour from the Guatemalan border and a few hours from the stunning Caribbean Bay islands of Roatan and Utila, Copán serves as an ideal base for exploring Central America. Project work will commence in the Chortí community of Estanzuela, which is within a half-hour pickup journey from the town.

Field Conditions

Living with local families in comfortable but basic accommodation enriches the volunteers’ cultural experiences and gives them the valuable opportunity to practice their Spanish! All accommodation provided is private, has washing facilities and includes three meals a day. Travel upgrades are available for this project please see dates and costs for more information.