Fighting Poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean

Vacancy for Volunteer in Ecuador
Contact person: David Kerkhofs
Richmond Vale
Host: Richmond Vale Academy: http://richmondvale.org
Location: Loja, Ecuador
Deadline: 01/03/2017
Start: 01/04/2017
End: 01/10/2018
Richmond Vale Academy offers the A-certificate “Fighting with the Poor” in St-Vincent and the Grenadines.

The A-certificate is an 18 months program, with theoretical and practical studies at the Academy and serving in community development projects, both in the Caribbean and in different projects in Latin America. The program is a cooperation between Richmond Vale Academy, One World University and Humana People to People.

Tasks

The program: 6 months of studies in Richmond Vale Academy in St Vincent, study about causes and conditions of poverty, global warming, big issues of our world, health, inequality, the future of the Poor and Latin American studies. Preparations to work in the project. 6 months of service in a project in a Latin American country with Humana People to People, which is running different community development projects in Ecuador and Belize. Working with communities in those countries and continuing studies. 6 months Journal period back in the Academy, sharing experiences with the world, producing a product about your experiences, working in St Vincent communities, finalizing studies and participating in exams through distance learning at One World University. Graduation and discussions and planning the Open Future. You will live in an environment based on community. We grow our food, cook, clean and run the school as a collective. You will be engaged in learning sessions, study tasks, presentations, volunteer work, fundraising and more.

Criteria

The demands are a high school degree and a decent knowledge of the English language, as it is the language you’ll use during the time in the program.

Procedure

As you train to become a development instructor you will be challenged to stretch your mind and understanding of the world. As you train to become a development instructor you will learn about empowering the poor to create a sustainable future. To apply for the program, or to request more information, contact me at [email protected].

Details:

Themes: Art and culture, Environment, Rural development, Urban development, Equal opportunities, Anti-racism/xenophobia, Health, Anti-drugs/substance abuse, Social exclusion (in general), Youth information, Youth policies, Youth leisure, Youth sports, Media and communications, Other

Targets: Youth and children, Elderly, Homeless, Unemployed, Migrants, Local Community, Other

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