Helping vulnerable children
Volunteering with NPH is the opportunity to apply your professional skills for the benefit of vulnerable children in Latin America.
You’ll apply your skills to help improve the wellbeing of children and young people in residential care and the wider community. In doing so, you’ll have a unique personal experience while learning about life in one of the countries where NPH works.
The life of a volunteer with NPH
Our programme offers a wide variety of experiences, from special friendships and cultural exchanges to on-the-job learning of the like rarely found elsewhere.
- You’ll live in together with other volunteers from all over the world.
- You’ll take part in work assignments to promote the wellbeing of children.
- You’ll be a part of the NPH family and form lasting friendships with local staff and other volunteers.
- You’ll have time to travel and explore the country.
Skills we’re looking for
Volunteers work in the following areas, according to their skills and qualifications:
- Healthcare
- Therapy
- Education
- Youth development
- Communications and marketing
- Administration
If you can commit for a year, have an open mind, a kind heart and you love children, this is the opportunity for you. Take a look at the openings NPH can offer in one of our centres.
What we offer
- Preparation for when you come to work with us
- Lots of good experience
- Intercultural exchange
- A stipend of USD 100 a month
- Food*
- Accommodation*
- 22 days’ holiday
- Health insurance
*You won’t have any additional costs.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old
- Be available for at least 13 months
- Have previous work experience in the role you’re applying for and get on well with children
- Be cooperative, flexible and patient
- Have a strong work ethic
- Show respect to your host country and its culture
- Have a positive attitude
- Be conversational in Spanish
Volunteer application
Visit the website of NPH International to let us know you’re interested in volunteering or write to Frances Hillman.
All information provided will be handled confidentially.
