Olancho Aid
Goal of Program
Olancho Aid is creating an economically sustainable community in Olancho Honduras that provides families an opportunity to stay well, stay together, and an option to stay at home. It focuses on issues such as education, climate instability, and access to clean water.
Type of Placement
Accounting | Business & Administration | Arts & Music | Building Trades & Construction | Communications & Public Relations | Education | Environmental | Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Development | Hispanic Ministry | Maintenance, Mechanic & Repair | Mental Health | Recreation, Camp Counseling & Coaching | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Volunteer Coordinator | Youth Ministry | Mentoring | Disabilities Ministry | Campus Ministry
Service Area
The Foundation serves the city of Juticalpa (pop. 129,000) and the surrounding rural communities.
Service Length
Current need summer internship June 20-August 2, 2026. Dates can be flexible
Requirements
College students and recent grad. Willingness to participate in a Catholic community.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation
Living Arrangements
Volunteers are provided housing with electricity, indoor plumbing, and running water while in Juticalpa.
Training
Volunteers are required to attend in-country orientation before beginning service that covers the organization and Diocese policies, cultural differences, safety precautions, and school procedures.
Application Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Last day to apply June 1.
Address
PO Box 204
Accord MA, 02018
Phone: 781 423-3701
Website
http://www.olanchoaid.org
Primary Contact
Volunteer
Affiliations
Roman Catholic
Secondary Contacts
Jessica Santavy Lauren O'Neill Wendy Varela Damalis Garcia