An affordable all-inclusive beachfront surf camp and hostel in Nicaragua.
CONNECT WITH A COMMUNITY
Volunteer in Nicaragua with activities that enable you to connect with the locals.
OVERVIEW
You shouldn’t have to choose between a surf vacation and a volunteer trip. That is why we have created a volunteer program in El Transito that provides the flexibility to not only volunteer in Nicaragua, but also to surf, explore and relax while traveling. Join us for an hour one day or the whole week – your choice!
We have teamed up with both local and non-local NGO’s for verified community outreach programs. NICA Fund and Waves for Development are exempt organizations as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, enabling us to provide guests with the paperwork necessary to receive school credit and/or receive tax exemptions.
There are unlimited ways to make a difference and we cater your volunteer experience based on how you would like to help the community. The video below provides more information on our local NGO partner Nicaragua Initiative for Community Advancement.
TEACHING
ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANT: Thursday / 1:30 pm (1 hr) Help facilitate instruction by organizing students, assisting in instruction and helping students complete classwork. PRE-K TEACHERS ASSISTANT: Weekdays / 9:00 am (2 hrs) Great with kids? Help the Pre-K teacher with instruction and classroom management. The kids love to see new faces! CREA PROGRAM: Weekdays / 9:00 am or 1:00 pm (1 hr) The CREA Program (Crea means grow) uses Reflex Math and Khan Academy’s online program via iPads and computers to increase children’s reading and math abilities.
HEALTH & PHYS ED
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: (Time TBD / upon availability) Teach surfing and yoga to kids (or adults) to encourage trying something new and building confidence outside of the classroom. LEARNING GARDEN: Weekdays / 2:00 pm (1 hr) Have a green thumb? Help teach local kids how to grow vegetables and tend to the garden (water, plant and clean) MEDICAL CLINIC: Monday – Thursday / 9:00 am (2 hrs) Are you a nurse, doctor or dentist? Then help us educate the town and aid in the development of the medical services available
HELPING HANDS
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM: Weekdays / 9:30 am or 11:30 am (1.5 hrs) NICA Fund encourages parents to send their children to school by serving meals for both primary and secondary school. Help to organize students, prepare plates and serve food. TOWN CLEANUP: Weekdays / 9 am (2 hrs) Help keep our town clean through beach, water well, estuary and road cleanups, or educating on why recycling is important. LOCAL SCHOOL: Help improve the structure of the school and provide materials to keep kids interested in their education and increase attendance. (based on school needs). Typically combined with monetary donation for building materials.
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM / RETREAT
We aren't limited to the options above and can work with the local community to put together a program that is tailored to your skill set or idea. Just let us know what you’d like to help with, and we’ll take care of making it happen! Looking to sponsor a volunteer group trip? We can customize a package specifically for your group making it affordable for students/guests and easy for group leaders.
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