Coordination of Volunteer Work in Central America

  El Salvador

• Other Cities in El Salvador: 
Rural Areas

  Guatemala

• Other Cities in Guatemala: 
Rural Areas

  Nicaragua

• Other Cities in Nicaragua: 
Rural Areas

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

Description: Whether you are interested in education, childcare, community development, the environment, or any other area of development, Proyecto Mosaico can find a volunteer work placement for you in one of our partner organizations. We have over 120 partner projects across Central America.

Highlights: Volunteer Work is a perfect way to learn about a culture while making a worthwhile social contribution. The nonprofit organization Proyecto Mosaico links volunteers to partner organizations in Central America (Guatemala and Nicaragua) so that the local population and the volunteer benefit from the experience.

Qualifications: Anyone between the ages of 18 and 99 can work as a volunteer through Proyecto Mosaico and most volunteer work placements do not demand prior work experience.

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for more information.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-99

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

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Proyecto Mosaico Nicaragua's Mission Statement: Proyecto Mosaico is a German nonprofit association (Projekt Mosaik e.V. ) with volunteer resource centers in Antigua, Guatemala and Granada, Nicaragua. Volunteer Work is a perfect way to learn about a culture while making a worthwhile social contribution. The nonprofit organization Proyecto Mosaico links volunteers to partner organizations in Central America (Guatemala and Nicaragua) so that the local population and the volunteer benefit from the experience. Whether you are interested in education, childcare, community development, the environment, or any other area of development, we can find a volunteer work placement for you in one of our partner organizations. Anyone between the ages of 18 and 99 can work as a volunteer through Proyecto Mosaico and most volunteer work placements do not demand prior work experience. The most important factor for volunteer work is a strong desire to make a contribution. With the right attitude the volunteer will also gain valuable experience and knowledge.

Year Founded: 1998