NPH USA
Goal of Program
Founded in 1954, Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for Our Little Brothers and Sisters) strives to create a loving and safe family environment for vulnerable children living in extreme conditions. Through comprehensive education, healthcare and spiritual formation, NPH gives children the opportunity to develop their potential, shaping better futures for themselves, their families and their communities. NPH is currently supporting more that 3,000 boys and girls in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Peru, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. International volunteers are important members of the NPH family. Our volunteers serve alongside the local staff, and provide services that are hard to find in Latin America. All volunteers hold a job during the day and spend time each evening and weekend with children. Our volunteers come from all around the world, and live in community at NPH. We accept single volunteers, married couples and 2 parent families with children.
Type of Placement
All NPH volunteers have a job during the day, which is selected based on a volunteer's skills and interests as well as what NPH needs. Most volunteers work as ESL teachers, nurses, tutors, youth ministers, speech language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists, OneWorld Surgery Center support staff, activities coordinators, communication officers, visitor/volunteer coordinators, etc. We try and match a volunteer's skills and interests to our needs. Our positions are updated every 6 months on the NPH website In addition to their regular job, volunteers spend time each night (and every other weekend) with a group of children.
Service Area
Mexico (2 locations: Cuernavaca and Miacatlan), Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador (rarely), Nicaragua (rarely), Peru, Bolivia, and the Dominican Republic.
Service Length
We require a 13 month commitment, with possibility for 6-12 month extensions.
Program Size
In our smaller homes there is usually a handful (under 6) volunteers. In larger homes there are up to 15 international volunteers.
Requirements
Must be 21 years of age, in good health. Priority is given to Spanish speakers.
Financial Arrangements
Volunteers receive a stipend of $50-$100 per month, room, all meals, and access to limited health care. Volunteers pay for their flight and, if needed, language school prior to service.
Living Arrangements
Volunteers live in group houses - they share a room with up to four other volunteers. There are shared kitchens and living space.
Training
Prior to service online training. At start of service all NPH volunteers participate in a two-week training on site. After service NPH USA maintains connections with former volunteers.
Application Deadline
January 1st for July placement, July 1st for January placement. We often accept applicants after the deadline. Even if the deadline has passed we encourage you to submit an application.
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Contact Name:
Jennifer Foster
Address
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 405 816-2987
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