Volunteer in the USA - Teach Conversational English to Children in Puerto Rico
- United States of America
- Puerto Rico
About Program
The beautiful island of Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States, a common destination for Americans seeking beach vacations with a Latin twist. But beyond the seaside hotels is a community asking for help - students looking to sharpen their English skills, and community buildings in need of tender loving care.
Lend your hands and heart, you can make a difference!
Volunteers in Puerto Rico help with:
• Teaching Conversational English – work with students and adults helping them with pronunciation, idioms, and "casual" use of the language.
• Provide Outreach to Low-Income Residents - Prepare and serve meals or organize clothing and other donated items for distribution in the community.
• Light Labor – assist with the maintenance and rehabilitation of community buildings that serve area children and families, when requested by our local host and partners.
• Grant Writing – help research and write grands to fund life-saving projects.
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Program Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the culture of Puerto Rico, millions of tourists every year - many drawn to its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and consistently gorgeous weather.
- Work alongside people in Puerto Rico to support children who need it most.
- All logistics (except for airfare) arranged by our staff, so you can focus on volunteering.
- Global Volunteers' policy: safety trumps everything. Volunteers are well taken care of by their Team Leader while on a service program.
- Become part of the process that inspires children to learn English.
Program Impact
Our community partners are in the city of Aguadilla and surrounding areas, along the northwest corner of the island. The resilient and rightfully proud people of this community face hurricanes, brain drain, and numerous structural economic challenges. Over 50% of the population live below the poverty line, the unemployment rate is double the US national average, and many struggle day-to-day. Young women and children are particularly in need; according to the US Census Bureau; the largest demographic group living in poverty is females aged 25 - 34.
Your assistance can provide a ray of hope!
