Hogares Claret – Luz de esperanza (COL-132)
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Brief description and main aims
Provide the adolescent with pedagogical tools for the recognition of his or her infraction, his or her behavior of reparation to the victim and construction of his or her life project.
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Main Activities
The project is dedicated to supporting teenagers with serious social problems and who have been offenders of the law. The teenagers receive school and the possibility to participate in occupational, recreational and athletic activities.
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Volunteer tasks
•Support the teachers or therapists in any way possible
•Hold English lessons
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Volunteer requirements / Skills
• Support the project in any way necessary
•Respect the identity and privacy of the participants, as well as the philosophy of the Foundation and
institutional organizations.
• Bring initiative and ideas for projects to start with the youngsters.
Important: You need to be proactive, self-motivated and full of ideas to work with young people. You must understand that living inside the project comes with responsibilities as there are rules and regulations to follow, respecting the internal dynamics of the organization. You must be independent, open minded,
committed and responsible.
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Location
Barranquilla is the capital of Colombia's Atlántico department. It is a bustling seaport, bordered by the Magdalena River. The city is known for its huge Carnival, which brings together performers with extravagant costumes, elaborate floats and cumbia music.
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Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)
Living in the Project: There is WiFi in the project’s public areas. The volunteer doesn’t have access to the kitchen, meals are provided in the project. Generally, the volunteer has to do their laundry by hand, though a washing machine may be available.They are very strict with the night arrival since they live with
young people and it is important to keep the security rules respected.
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