Amigos de Jesus
Goal of Program
Amigos de Jesús is not a volunteer program; it's a children's home with volunteers. As part of the Amigos de Jesús family, volunteers serve wherever the greatest needs are in our home. They live in intentional community to help meet the children’s needs by filling roles otherwise difficult to fill in rural Honduras. Volunteers supplement the work, but do not take jobs from the local community. Volunteers fall in love with our amazing children, create life-long relationships, develop spiritually, come to know themselves and God more deeply, and have a lasting impact on our family. Our mission is to be Friends of Jesus and, therefore, to imitate the behavior and attitude of Jesus Christ for the children. We aspire toward self-sustainability. We believe we are disciples of the children and are transformed by the presence of Jesus in the children. We strive to find hope, raising compassionate individuals prepared to break free from the cycle of poverty and violence while contributing positively to society.
Type of Placement
Arts & Music | Child Care & Day Care | Communications & Public Relations | Counseling | Education | Health Care | Hispanic Ministry | Library Science | Recreation, Camp Counseling & Coaching | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Therapist (Physical, Speech, etc) | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Volunteer Coordinator | Youth Ministry | Mentoring
Service Area
At our home in rural Honduras, Central America.
Service Length
LT: 13 months. July to the following August. Renewal optional. Those not fluent in Spanish attend language school prior to service. SUMMER: June-August. ST: 1-3 weeks. TEACHERS: July- June
Requirements
LT/TEACHERS: College degree. Strong work ethic, independent, love for children, humble & able to laugh and forgive! SUMMER/ST: 1 year of post-high school work or study experience. Love for children
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation
Living Arrangements
LT: Community living on-site in simple 4 bedroom, 2 bath house with cold water. SUMMER/ST/TEACHERS: 4 bedroom/2 bath home on-site with cold water.
Training
LT/TEACHERS: Receive local orientation, education, child development & trauma training. SUMMER/ST: Receive orientation & supervision. All volunteers may choose to attend Spanish school at own expense
Application Deadline
LT/TEACHERS: Priority - February 1, Secondary - March 15; then rolling until June 1. SUMMER: Prior
Address
PO BOX 476
Malvern , 19355
Phone:
Website
http://www.amigosdejesus.org
Primary Contact
Kelley
Affiliations
Catholic lay program.
Secondary Contacts
Erin Broussard Amy Escoto Kemci Alvarez Regina Vaquiz