Volunteering at Let's Start

This past summer I got to work as a volunteer at the Let's Start summer program. For a month, I went to San Bartolo twice a week, and I helped the teachers with the English classes. These classes were given to kids as young as 3 years old up to teenagers. I helped mostly with the little ones (between 3 and 7). My work consisted in helping the teachers and coming up with activities for the children to learn. It was a really nice experience because it allowed me to help kids that don't have the same opportunities as I do, and also because it involved using English, an advantage I usually take for granted, but is really important to communicate around the world.
The teachers were really good with the kids: they had so many activities planned and knew how to teach them without them getting bored, or distracting. The house where the classes were held was perfect as it was not too big. That way, we could keep an eye on the kids but still had enough space for them to play.
One of the things that I appreciated the most about this experience is the fact that I not only got to help these kids by teaching them English, but I also got to learn some things myself. I learned about the kids lives and living conditions, and also about what kids like and don't like. During this month, I also learned about myself, and how to work with kids. It helped me to have more patience with them.
Overall it was a really nice experience and something I would love to do again! I think it is an amazing way to spend your summer.