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Esperanza Project
1. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
a. Aim To provide the children of La Casita with a safe place of
the streets, and to provide the children with educational and
fun activities. Also to create a place where they can feel loved.
b. Objectives The main goal of La Casita is to provide a place
where they feel loved and to make them know there is
somebody out there who cares about them. To provide
education and support the local kids and families showing them
that they have a better option for their own life. Show them the
way they are able to succeed, conquer their own limits and
thrive.
c. Activities The project provides the children with education,
sports, library and a farm (placed in an area near Escobar)
where the kids learn to work the land.
2. Volunteers Responsibilities
a. Our priority will always be to put the childrens needs first.
We learn from our experiences and we learn from you,
everyone has a special skill or gift to share. That said, please
remember you are here for a period of time and ensure the
project runs smoothly and has continuity we ask that you follow
our guidelines, the set timetable and curriculum. We are
constantly evaluating what we do and growing with the
children. For your support, our staf is on site. You will cooperate closely with them and they will give you any support
needed. Nobody expects you to be the perfect teacher but it is
an exciting opportunity to develop new skills. Experience and
training are often no match for initiative and enthusiasm, so if
its your first time teaching do not be alarmed. Our staf usually
run each classroom and volunteers assist. Volunteers will
initially be placed in the classroom that best suits their skills
according to information provided on your application form.
b. Volunteers duties and responsibilities. You are asked to
be at La Casita from 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Try to
learn the childrens names a worthwhile challenge! Support
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and wellbeing are our highest priority. We are completely sure you
can understand our position.
Although this a kind of job, ENJOY as much as you can because we
mean this very deeply in our hearts that this is a life-changing
experience.
Best regards,
La Casita Group.