Jardín de Niños Joaquín Figueroa (MEX-22)

Type: Education: Kindergarden - Country: Mexico

Brief description and main aims

The Kindergarden "Joaquin Figueroa" is a public institution, which focuses on providing the best education at the preschool level, so children can develop life-lasting skills and gain a global vision. Other objectives include:

• Providing them with opportunities and skills for their development
• Increasing their multi-cultural learning
• Developing language skills
• Providing free education to children with low economic resources

Main Activities

• Handcrafts
• Exercise
• Games
• Learning and integration activities

The Jardín de Niños Joaquín Figueroa also offers talks and workshops for the families. 

Volunteer tasks

• Assist the teachers in daily activities, like checking the homework
• Offer support during sports lessons
• Develop workshops (art, music, sports, etc.) for children
• Support the teachers during English and computer lessons
• Interact with the children and offer them support in their daily tasks

Volunteer requirements / Skills

• Interested in working with children
• Responsible and motivated to help others
• Patient
• Punctual
• Open-minded and flexible
• Knowledge of the English language
• Management skills 

Location

The project is located in Ocotlán, Jalisco.

Most of the children who attend this kindergarten come from dysfunctional and poor families. Moreover, as a public institution, the kindergarten lacks resources for its activities. Therefore, volunteers might be able to see a different reality from their country.

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

The volunteer will live with a host family.