Honduras is a nation full of contradictions. Stunning beauty against the backdrop of the 2nd poorest country in the western hemisphere. It is a country that produces seemingly endless amounts of corn and fruit yet over 75% of the population lives in poverty and struggles for food on a daily basis. Set against the stunning, lush and rugged mountains of the north coast, Honduras’ dense jungle meets the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea near the coastal city of La Ceiba. To the west the lush jungle turns dry, almost desert-like near the beautiful Colonial town of Comayagua. Join in 
the fun during Semana Santa when the city fills with people from all over the country and decorates the streets with hundreds of amazing colourful saw-dust carpets. It is a cultural experience you don’t want to miss! Hike through 1000 year old Maya Ruins just outside the quant town of Copan. If you haven’t had enough yet then head back to the north coast and catch a ferry over the the Bay Islands for a little fun in the sun and relaxing on the white sand beaches as the crystal clear water of the Caribbean laps up against you. Be sure not to miss out on diving the 2nd largest coral reef on the planet with one of the cheapest and most experienced dive shops in the world. So grab a baleada and relax, because nobody else is in a rush, c’mon, you’re on Honduran time now!
Children’s Day Care/Kinder in El Porvenir
2 weeks from $845 USD
Volunteer in a kinder/day care for the children of poor families working in the pineapple fields and packing plants. A healthy and nutritious meal or snack is served every weekday. The center also provides supportive childcare for grandmas who are struggling to care for young children. Our international volunteers work at the kinder providing programs for young children in the morning and enrichment activities for the older kids when they get out of school later in the day.
Location: El Porvenir Position: Teaching Duration: 2 weeks – long term
Volunteer Teach in a Jungle Schoolhouse
2 weeks from $885USD
Teach kindergarten through grade 6 in a school situated on a lush mountainside in the jungle. The school currently has 65 students in grades 1-6 and 18 students in kindergarten. It is located in a steep jungle area near the lower Cangrejal River Watershed, called Herradura near the coastal city of La Ceiba. Some of the children attending this school walk two hours each way on slippery trails in extreme heat every day just to have the opportunity to get an education. Most of these children live in remote, isolated areas and face extreme poverty. The families rely mostly on their crops and when the crops do poorly, most struggle to find food. Jungle School provides a lunch each day for the students and for some it is their only meal of the day.
Location: La Herradura Position: Teaching Duration: 2 weeks – long term
Help Build a New Orphanage!
2 weeks from $885USD
At this time, we are assisting in the build of a new Hogar de Amor Orphanage just west of the city. International volunteers are needed on a continual basis to help with the completion of the build. The current home in the heart of the city was a temporary move due to the emergency evacuation of their old home. The home is overcrowded and the kids have very little property on which to play. A large piece of land was generously donated last November and construction began shortly after. At this time, labour and resources are scarce and most of the building has been handled by amazing local and international volunteers. Even the children of the orphanage have been lending a hand on a regular basis.
Come be a part of building a safe new home for 22 amazing children!
Location: La Ceiba Position: Building/Teaching Duration: 2 weeks – long term
Community Development in Copán Ruinas
Volunteer in the Ancient Maya City of Copán Ruinas
1 week from $TBD
Since 1997, Founders, Rodger & Pam Harrison, have worked tirelessly to establish a variety of programs that assist impoverished families living in the Copán Valley of northwestern Honduras. Projects include health care, working with children and community development efforts. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis for a variety of efforts.
Location: Copán Ruinas Position: Community Development Duration: 2 weeks – long term
It's been a little under 2yrs since I visited "La Casita" and I can honestly say not a week goes by when I don't think of my time there.
"It was a one of a kind experience!"
“I went on this journey thinking I was going to teach these children all kinds of things, what I didn’t realize was how much they were actually going to teach me.”
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