The Nest Trust

From experience, we know that it's best for volunteers and students if you can stay for around six months. However, not everyone can take that much time off (though it is really worthwhile!) so some communities may be willing to have you for just 3-4 months. In our opinion, less than this really isn't satisfactory for either side. 

Are you suitable as a long-term volunteer teacher? Yes, if you:

• can (preferably) teach for at least 4 - 6 months
• speak reasonable Spanish
• have a zest for life, flexibility, creativity, and the ability to live simply.
• are a good communicator
• preferably, have a TEFL qualification / teaching experience

You also need to be reasonably physically fit, as there maybe a fair amount of walking between family, classrooms and buses.

The more Spanish you speak the easier you will find it and the more you can integrate into the local community.

Click here for photos.

• The Miraflor newsletters give you a flavour of life as a volunteer in rural Nicaragua.
• How did volunteers find their experience? Read some comments here.
• What did the students say about the classes? Read some comments from them.
• A past volunteer shares her comments on communities and volunteering in Nicaragua at: http://rebsnicaragua.blogspot.com

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