The following positions are available for short term volunteers: Assistant Education Coordinator/Teacher, Community Small Business Assistant and Sports Coordinator.
A2. Assistant Education Coordinator/Teacher
This position would assist the long term Education Coordinator/Teacher. See the long term role for more information.
Essential skills required
- Desire and ability to communicate with children and adults, both independently and within a team
- Ability to communicate in basic Spanish and English
- Experience in effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads
- Ability to research and implement appropriate activities for children
Desirable skills
- Prior teaching experience
- Ability in teaching activities to children in a foreign language
- Computer skills
- Ability to fundraise
Costs
Costs for volunteering differ for each volunteer. This is based on length of time committed to the project, the skill set brought with them and ability to fund raise. For more details please contact us.
We also run the Lazy Dog Inn and as you will likely be joining us for meals it would be appreciated if you could help out with some work here e.g. helping to prepare dinner, lay the table etc. if required.
Apply for this volunteer position here.
B2. Community Small Business Assistant
This position would assist the long term Community Small Business Development Specialist. See the long term role for more information.
Essential skills required
- Ability to communicate in Spanish and English
- Business management training
- Ability to communicate with adults, both independently and within a team
- Experience in effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads
Desirable skills
- Small business management experience
- Prior teaching experience
Costs
Costs for volunteering differ for each volunteer. This is based on length of time committed to the project, the skill set brought with them and ability to fund raise. For more details please contact us.
We also run the Lazy Dog Inn and as you will likely be joining us for meals it would be appreciated if you could help out with some work here e.g. helping to prepare dinner, lay the table etc. if required.
Apply for this volunteer position here.
C1. Sports Coordinator
This position is seasonal and applies to the time period when the annual soccer and volleyball tournaments are held. The tournaments are generally held in July and organization beforehand is needed ranging from advertising the event, procuring prizes, equipment repairs, coordination of teams, registration and possible practice sessions.
Essential skills required
- Ability to communicate in basic Spanish and English
- Experience with sporting activities
- Organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads
- Ability to communicate with children and adults, both independently and within a team
- Ability to research and implement appropriate sports activities for children
Desirable skills
- Experience as an umpire and or coach
Costs
Costs for volunteering differ for each volunteer. This is based on length of time committed to the project, the skill set brought with them and ability to fund raise. For more details please contact us.
We also run the Lazy Dog Inn and as you will likely be joining us for meals it would be appreciated if you could help out with some work here e.g. helping to prepare dinner, lay the table etc. if required.