Costa Rica, Central America — Abriendo Mentes: educational, technological and social programs
Free volunteering opportunity: Website: http://abriendomentes.org/ Originally posted on: http://omprakash.org/ Continuing education and extracurricular classes in the rural village of Playa Potrero. From website: We always need assistance planning and teaching our daily classes: English, creative arts and tutoring for exams. We also encourage our volunteers to create their own lesson plans or art projects, and take a truly [...]
Bolivia, South America — Luz del Mundo: centre for disadvataged children
Free volunteer opportunity: http://www.volunteersouthamerica.net/LuzDelMundo/ldm_index.htm Posted on Volunteer South America. A child minding, cultural and educational centre for disadvantaged children in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. From their site: We need volunteers to help with teaching English and we would also welcome volunteers with a background in music, theatre or any other skills that could help our organisation. The Centre is [...]
Laos, Asia — Big Brother Mouse: book publishing and education
Free volunteering opportunity: www.bigbrothermouse.com Big Brother Mouse works to improve literacy and education in Laos. They publish books to distribute in poor, rural areas as well as offer English lessons. Travelers are encourage to buy their books and bring them to rural communities or give as tips. Volunteers are needed in Luang Prabang to help [...]
Peru, South America — Bemelsa: housing, education, medical for those in need
Free volunteer opportunity (with room and board): http://bemelsa.org/ Originally posted on Volunteer South America. Providing food and a safe place for children in need. Also work with elders and the disabled, provide educational and social services. From website: We are a very flexible and laid back program with the primary goal of enriching the lives [...]