Program Reviews

Good morning, I would like to say a few words about how effectively this association is giving rise to something great in Polvenir, a small town on the Honduran coast. having experienced it first hand I can say that it is helping the education of many children a lot and has become a reference center for many adults in the area, known by all as a safe and important place for the community.

The feeling of freedom in front of the peace of unspoiled nature, and the love found in experiencing the small things that make this life rich in meaning. The smile of a child, the light that caresses your face, the scent of a season that never ends, the backdrop of a sea that embraces the sun in a purple dip that touches what the legends interpret as sublime. Dear friend, I wish you were here with me to share this joy!

My experience volunteering with Honduras Child Alliance has been everything I hoped it would be and more. The work is incredibly fulfilling, educational, and expansive. I have gained a widened perspective of the world by working with a culture so different from mine all while having a really great time. The program is organized and community focused and the workload is fair. It is also really fun to work with other volunteers from all over the world. Additionally, my Spanish has improved so much! I was a bit nervous at first about things like safety and cost of living and I have been so pleasantly surprised at how accessible it is in both of these areas. I am so glad I made the decision to volunteer my time at HCA and be a part of something bigger than myself. This is an experience I will always remember.

I just finished four amazing months with HCA in El Porvenir. I can't recommend this organization enough to people looking to gain experience working in a country that isn't known to tourists. The impact the organization is able to have on the community is unbelievable you can never walk down the street without saying hi to at least five people you know. One of my most treasured memories was seeing how students came out of their shell by the time I left I had a young student singing the ABC's to me, so excited that he had learned some English. I miss Honduras dearly but know I will be back soon to reunite with my amazing students and friends I made.

Hello! My name is Eleonore, and I was a volunteer in HCA during 3 months at the end of 2023. Now I am back in France, but I can’t stop thinking about my experience in Honduras!

To be short, I will just talk about one little thing to convince you to volunteer with this organization. HCA is a wonderful example of collaboration between local people and workers from all around the world! The purpose of this organization is to work hand in hand with the community to help children become the adults of tomorrow through many educational and health programs. For me, it was also an opportunity to meet extraordinary people and learn more about myself.

I have been volunteering for HCA for 7 months now and I absolutely love it! El Porvenir is such a welcoming and safe community, it has felt like home since the day I arrived. My favorite part about volunteering is the kids – they are so bright and silly and excited to learn! We all work very hard here and some days are long, but this has been such a fulfilling experience that I wouldn’t change a thing. It doesn’t hurt that we live right on the beach, so I can enjoy a daily sunset swim! I have 5 months left, but I can’t imagine leaving this place. If you want to work with kids and you speak (or want to speak) Spanish, I highly recommend volunteering with this organization.

I have been in El Porvenir working with Honduras Child Alliance for 5 1/2 months now. When I applied to volunteer with HCA, I was not quite sure how I would feel about living in a place unknown to me for such a long period of time. What I quickly learned was that the community here is very welcoming, friendly, and safe. My favorite part about being in the community is connecting with locals and building relationships. I enjoy walking down the street and being greeted by the community members. HCA does a great job at showcasing their mission and vision throughout the community by delivering different programs and events. I love to call this place my second home.

Honduras Child Alliance was my first longer volunteering experience. I had originally planned to stay 2 months, but I fell in love with the community and realized I had a lot left to learn from its people, that I returned for another 4 months.
The way the organization is set up, it truly fosters a great team spirit amongst the volunteers, and an opportunity to really integrate into the community. I loved every part of my day - planning with the team, carrying out the activities with the kids, going for a run after classes and being joined by the kids leaving school, ordering fresh watermelon juice at Iris's, a quick soccer game with the Bomberos, baleadas and a stroll on the beach, adult class, and guitar jam sessions with our in-house band.
The activities are set up so that, after some initial training, you can quickly integrate into the day-to-day, yet the management is open to new ideas and really supportive. When I extended my stay, I was able to set up a literacy program and work with some of the kids that we had spotted needed an extra little bit of support. My time in El Porvenir was really rewarding; I look back fondly and often remember amazing times - and whenever I do, temptation strikes and I start looking at flights... I'll be back one day, for sure!

I first volunteered with HCA in 2016 and came back two years later to develop a program. I directly felt welcomed there, by the volunteers and the community. Teaching English to kids and adults is really inspiring because you can see the impacts on them. So there are different types of classes: kindergarten in the early morning, then during the day, there is the kids’ class (from 6 to 12 years old), and at the end of the day, adult class. All of them are really different and it can suit to everyone with different levels of Spanish. Moreover, it is a good opportunity to learn Spanish with the community, and English with volunteers. HCA allows volunteers to develop projects such as mine: develop the “baños program” and helps you to connect with the community. I would definitely go back to build baños and teach English if I can.

I first volunteered with HCA in 2016 and came back two years later to develop a program. I directly felt welcomed there, by the volunteers and the community. Teaching English to kids and adults is really inspiring because you can see the impacts on them. So there are different types of classes: kindergarten in the early morning, then during the day, there is the kids’ class (from 6 to 12 years old), and at the end of the day, adult class. All of them are really different and it can suit to everyone with different levels of Spanish. Moreover, it is a good opportunity to learn Spanish with the community, and English with volunteers. HCA allows volunteers to develop projects such as mine: develop the “baños program” and helps you to connect with the community. I would definitely go back to build baños and teach English if I can.

Vacation Activities Program, or VAP, was one of the best parts of my time at HCA. Every week, we taught a different subject, such as geography, science, and animals! During Geography week, we explored different parts of the world through food, music, art, and language. Not only were the kids able to make/label their own maps, but they could even count to ten in Mandarin! All of the kids and volunteers learned a ton and had an amazing time!

El Porvenir is an amazing town! It's fairly quiet, but very friendly and welcoming. I don't think I ever walked to class without seeing people that I knew and I always felt incredibly safe, even at night. I loved that we got the opportunity to see more and more of El Porvenir every day on our walks to class because it is such an amazing place!