Internship and Volunteer Opportunities

  El Salvador

San Salvador

  Honduras

San Pedro Sula,  Tegucigalpa

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: available all year

Description: Internships are available for individuals or small teams who desire an extended program in Central America. Programs are designed specifically for interns based on their skill set and our ministry needs. For one month or more interns will serve in a city where we work. Interns are encouraged to have a "conversational level" of Spanish.

Orphan Helpers will design a customized program that matches your experience, skills and passions with the critical needs of a specific orphanage, while sharpening your God-given gifts, talents and abilities.

An internship will provide international work experience, develop and dramatically improve your foreign language skills and provide leadership opportunities in an environment that requires independence and innovation.

Highlights: Just Graduated or taking a break from school? Not ready for the career? An internship with Orphan Helpers gives you an opportunity to obtain leadership opportunities in an environment that requires independence and innovation. You will participate in a lasting adventure that will have a lasting impact in the lives of orphaned, abused and incarcerated children of Central America. An internship with Orphan Helpers will give you the kind of experience that will boost your leadership skills, international relations, boost your resume and set you apart to potential employers and institutions of higher education.

Qualifications:
- Minimum Age requirement is 16 years of age
- Ability to speak spanish at a conversational level
- Accepts the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior
- Enjoys working with children

Cost in US$: $1,800-$2,500 per month

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Individuals who are willing to serve in gratitude and humility and to demonstrate God's love to the hurting children. This person needs to understand the purpose of bringing God's love to others by demonstrating the fruits of His spirit- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness and goodness. A willingness to do many types of work and the desire to sharpen your God given gifts, talents and abilities.

Age Range: 16 yrs. and older

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 9 or more

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Orphan Helpers, Inc.'s Mission Statement: Our mission at Orphan Helpers is to serve and minister to the physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of orphaned, abused and incarcerated children by effectively partnering with individuals, churches, businesses, organizations and the governments. We aim to help children on the lowest strata of society realize God's unique plan and purpose in their lives.

Year Founded: 2000

Orphan Helpers, Inc. is a Christian based organization. We do require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.