Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Colombia
Barrio Estadio, Medellín
Overview
Do you want to make a difference? Will you help us close the digital divide? Will you help us reach the national goal of becoming a bilingual country? Can you help us train children to be global citizens? Don’t think twice about being a volunteer with us in one of the most innovative and dynamic places in the world.
Details
If you are creative, organized, empathetic, want to share with our students your culture and way of seeing the world, and if you dream of contributing to the transformation of Colombia, you can join our team.
WHY BE A VOLUNTEER WITH US?
- Because you will develop new skills.
- It will be a great life experience.
- You can use your professional experience to benefit others.
- You will meet new people and make new friends.
- You will get to know a bit of Colombia, in particular, the paisa culture.
- You will feel gratitude for sharing with vulnerable communities.
- You will help us make a difference.
- You will gain confidence and self-esteem.
- You will have the opportunity to live in a Latin culture rich in natural resources and warm, loving people.
- You will have the possibility to discover an exotic country with a variety of climates, foods and places.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OUR VOLUNTEERS
- Full-time work (eight hours a week from Monday to Friday)
- Plan classes with the head teachers and support them in their classes.
- Assist in the planning of cultural or recreational events for the reinforcement of English or to deepen understanding of American culture with Spelling Bees, Valentine’s Day activities, as well as understanding of other cultures with Art Clubs, Passport Clubs, etc.
- Lead and plan English clubs to be given as an extracurricular activity.
- Lead and plan English classes for the Marina Orth Foundation staff
STEPS TO APPLY TO BE A VOLUNTEER
- Read and agree with all information provided about our volunteering program.
- Fill out the application form you will find here and send it to this email: contactus@fundaorth.org
- If we approve of your application, we will invite you to a Skype interview.
- After the Skype interview, we will send you an email notifying you if you were accepted into our volunteer program. In the acceptance email you will receive several documents that you must fill out in order to keep your spot, and also prepare for your arrival in Colombia. If interested, we will put you in contact with one of our volunteers contact one of our volunteers to tell you so that you can learn more about the experience and help you to resolve any doubts.
- When you arrive to Colombia you will have a training and orientation that will last approximately two weeks, so it is fundamental that in your planning you include these days to be on time with us. In addition, you must take into account that you will have fifteen days from the day of your arrival to present your passport at the immigration office to register your visa and request a foreigner identification card. A Foundation staff member will help you with this process.
About us
Our Mission
We believe that, having the tools and skills needed to compete in the 21st century, children from socioeconomically vulnerable backgrounds can perform equally or better than graduates of the best schools in the world.
That is why our mission is to provide modern and high quality education to children and young people with limited resources, guaranteeing work with the best teachers, using new technology and methodologies so that our students are able to compete in a globalized world.
OUR MODEL
Our model is based on three fundamental pillars:
- ENGLISH - We believe learning English is essential to becoming a global citizen. English is the key pathway to both the information explosion and the information economy. English fluency gives our students greater earning power throughout their lives. They learn new cultures and ways of thinking.
- TECHNOLOGY - Our teachers and students use of technology in the classroom is double the average for Latin America. Our implementation of technology based projects helps to develop our students critical and analytical thinking. We are constantly seeking to innovate.
- LEADERSHIP - Not all learning takes place in the classroom. We emphasize creative extracurricular activities so that each of our students can strengthen and develop the skills to empower them to be leaders of their own lives, and at the same time exercise leadership in their communities.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO WE LOOK FOR IN OUR VOLUNTEERS?
- People who can be in the program for a minimum of six months and a maximum twelve months.
- Experience working with children.
- Certify English as your native language or certify a B2 level in English.
- Skills in the use of technology.
- B1/B2 level of Spanish.
- Entrepreneurial
- Flexible.
- Organized.
- Able to work in a team and independently.
- Open to new cultures and cultural experiences
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
- Assign a family to host you during your stay, who will provide you with accommodation and meals.
- Deliver a monthly stipend.
- Guarantee a workplace where you can give the best of yourself.
What We Provide - Accommodation,Meals
- Option 1: Volunteers live with a host family found by the Foundation. The host family provide the volunteer with three meals a day, seven days a week. The volunteers will receive COP $300,000, to help with local transport costs.
- Option 2: Volunteers can find their own accommodation. The Foundation will provide the volunteer with COP $800,000 per month the contribute to rent and local transport costs.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
