• Quality Education

School revision and Tutoring in Public Schools

location
4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Learning of values such as solidarity, through spaces for participation
  • Contributes to the sense of personal fulfilment and social responsibility of the people we live with.
  • Providing a positive impact on the community and population
  • You gain experience, improve your CV and strengthen your skills.
  • You live with people from different cultures and traditions.

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups

About the program

Our main focus is to drive significant improvements in education, and we do this by actively promoting participation and fostering fundamental values, such as solidarity.

We believe that quality education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about cultivating social responsibility and a sense of personal fulfilment among those with whom we share.

As part of our activities, we offer school support to students to strengthen their learning and academic ...

About the program

We believe that quality education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about cultivating social responsibility and a sense of personal fulfilment among those with whom we share.

As part of our activities, we offer school support to students to strengthen their learning and academic development. In addition, we provide our volunteers with the opportunity to develop and lead educational workshops, making a significant contribution to the educational community. 

Together, we work to create an environment where education is a catalyst for personal and social growth, where active participation and learning values such as solidarity are fundamental to our focus on community development and educational improvement.


Activities (these may vary according to the needs of the schools) 

  • Supporting pupils during school hours in public schools.
  • Design and develop complementary educational activities for children in educational spaces.
  • Offering assistance during classes in English, mathematics, Spanish, geography, painting, among others.
  • Organisation of workshops, for example on recycling, emotions, environmental conservation, among others.

Typical day

Monday to Friday hours for the project

7:00 to 12:00 noon / 12:20 to 5:20 p.m. This is the time when the volunteer is in a public school in the community. Some are assigned to classrooms and others to the special support classroom.

Free initiative

This is a space where the volunteer can propose and ...

Typical day

Monday to Friday hours for the project

7:00 to 12:00 noon / 12:20 to 5:20 p.m. This is the time when the volunteer is in a public school in the community. Some are assigned to classrooms and others to the special support classroom.

Free initiative

This is a space where the volunteer can propose and carry out workshops and activities that they are good at sharing with the children.

Depending on the number of volunteers we will divide into groups. We want the workshops, activities and school support to be a way of learning, sharing, having fun and getting out of the routine. It is therefore important that every volunteer who is part of the project brings a PROPOSAL FOR AN ACTIVITY OR WORKSHOP.

This proposal can be related to your profession, your talents, hobbit or with themes such as sewing, art, yoga, gardening, recycling, self-knowledge and early stimulation.

Regarding the workshops or activity that you propose in the form that we send to the volunteer, this must indicate: 

  • A proposal for the workshop or activity.
  • The age group it is aimed at.
  • Materials, as it will be you who will lead the activity.

Free-time activities

San Blas Islands
Considered the most beautiful islands in all of Latin America.  Visitors choose them for their crystal clear waters and white sand.  These islands are 3 hours from Panama City.  

Bocas del Toro
It is very close to the Costa Rican border. On its beaches you can regularly go surfing, ...

Free-time activities

San Blas Islands
Considered the most beautiful islands in all of Latin America.  Visitors choose them for their crystal clear waters and white sand.  These islands are 3 hours from Panama City.  

Bocas del Toro
It is very close to the Costa Rican border. On its beaches you can regularly go surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, enjoy the sun and the nightlife among many other activities.  

Santa Catalina-Santiago Beach
It is a small coastal town, during the day you can go to the beach and go surfing.  You can also book an excursion to Coiba Island. 

Portobello and Mamey Island-Colón
This beautiful and historic place located in the Caribbean area can be visited in a weekend.   

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak Spanish (intermediate level)

Education Requirements

Dynamic, with games, sharing, reading at High school level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Committed Available for other activities Motivated Participative Empathetic Observation skills Enthusiasm Intermediate level of Spanish Adaptability

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 12:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by La Escuelita

What is provided to the volunteer

  • Information and accompaniment before and during your incorporation.
  • Accommodation during the induction and your participation as a volunteer.
  • Breakfast in the mornings from Monday to Friday.
  • Lunches from Monday to Friday.
  • Dinners from Monday to Thursday.
  • Orientation to the project and the village (Sundays).
  • On-site coordinator.
  • Volunteer certificate.

Not provided 

  • Airfare, bus, taxi, other.
  • Vaccinations and visas if required.
  • Airport pick-up.
  • Internal transport, including to and from projects.
  • Excursions.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on the weekend, including Friday dinner.
  • International medical insurance (Compulsory).
  • Cost of criminal and sexual police background check (required for this project).
  • Cost of transportation to and from the project site and accommodation (approximately $1.50 per day).

Accommodation

Distribution of the house

We have 3 rooms with fans, bunk beds with foam mattresses:

  • 8-bed room 
  • 6-bed room 
  • 4-bedded room 
  • We have two bathing areas: No hot water
  • Kitchen for common use
  • Drinking water on tap
  • Lounge (rest area)

Laundry area: Use of washing machine and dryer at a low cost of 10$ (only on Mondays and Thursdays). In case you do not want this service you have a semi manual washing machine or space to wash by hand.

It is important to note that the rooms are shared and volunteers are assigned according to their arrival date, thus ensuring an equal and comfortable distribution for everyone. 

Please note that this is a simple house with the basic comforts of a Panamanian family.

Food & Beverages

  • Breakfast in the mornings from Monday to Friday.
  • Lunches from Monday to Friday.
  • Dinner from Monday to Thursday.

    • Drinks are not included. In Chame, which is the area where we are, the tap water is drinkable.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Tocumen International Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Panama. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Panama provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Panama you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Panama. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Arrival and joining the project 

  • You must arrive on a SATURDAY (see list of arrival days).
  • Sunday is induction day.
  • The first day at school is MONDAY.

This project is open during the Panamanian school term, which is usually from the beginning of March to mid-December each year.
Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 915€
5 weeks 1,094€
6 weeks 1,272€
7 weeks 1,451€
8 weeks 1,630€
9 weeks 1,809€
12 weeks (max. stay) 2,346€
Average fees 212€/week

Program fees

212€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with La Escuelita during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

La Escuelita

Excellent 4.8 rating (16 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2015

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Evelin

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

About the project

We develop and support projects focused on teaching and conservation of sea turtles and animals.

Meet your organization

Who we are? and What we do?
We are a socio-community project that seeks to contribute to the educational and social growth of several villages in Panama.
In many parts of Panama, it is common to find children and young people who have educational difficulties due to the limited resources available to them. Based on this problem and the common passion for education of many of the people who fight for the improvement of education in our country, we decided to create a space where we can have an impact with school reinforcement to improve the quality of education for the population.
 
The sustainability of the project depends on the participation of volunteers, which is why we have been creating learning spaces in the village of Chame and the schools, as well as going to the homes of the children we have on the list (in need of support). These spaces are available for people who have the desire and enthusiasm to accompany us in this experience from 2 weeks.

Where we work?
The teaching methodology of the Panamanian education system is often quite traditional. Many of the children have a high rate of absenteeism, failing to pass the exams to enter secondary school (one of the reasons why they drop out).

Seeing the low indexes in the quality of education that Panama has, the neglect of natural areas and mistreated animals, as well as being the country where I was born and studied, I decided to collaborate and support volunteer projects or projects that were focused on providing educational tools according to the age of the children, to give them within our possibilities a future with better opportunities and adequate social and work possibilities.

Despite this need, Panama is often a country: 
  • For sure
  • With a good economy (although it does not reach all its citizens).
  • Culture and traditions that are maintained in the different provinces. 
  • Places such as beaches, volcanoes, biodiversity of fauna and flora.
  • Experiences that you can only live in a country that is considered to be a "tri-race country" because of its cultural diversity.
Because of the above mentioned, it is an ideal destination for a volunteer, both young and old, as you can walk around in peace and quiet and visit the unique places that Panama has and support education.

Mission
To promote the growth and development of the skills of children and young people with educational difficulties from vulnerable communities through teaching, educational and leisure games, in order to provide more targeted support to ensure personal and professional growth.

Vision
To create opportunities to achieve skills development for children and young people from vulnerable communities.

Values
  • Strength: Strength, balance and prudence in working with the children and young people who attend our after-school space are the best guarantees of the work and growth we do, as well as creating long-term value for them.
  • Respect: We strive for self-respect, respect for the rights and dignity of all people and respect for children.
  • Honesty: It is necessary to create an honest environment within the school review space where we work with the children, as well as the people who work directly with them, the teachers.
  • Social Responsibility: We know that to involve the children and the community where they live in the activities we do, it is necessary and vital, the participation of families, teachers, coordinators and volunteers, seeking the intermediation between all social actors through the collaboration and work of volunteers in the projects and activities that we develop.
Why volunteer in Panama and why volunteer with us?
  • Many of the children have a high rate of absenteeism, they do not manage to pass the exams to enter secondary school, (one of the reasons why they drop out of school). 
  • Not to mention the lack of environmental awareness in the communities that are located near protected areas where sea turtles and other species live and live there.  
  • Another much-needed project is the protection and care of wild animals in Central America, which due to deforestation, illegal trafficking, attempted domestication or mistreatment suffer a decline of the species year after year.
  • The escuelita has also been involved in preserving the customs and cultures of indigenous communities that have been largely rejected by society.
Seeing the low rates in the quality of education that Panama has, the neglect of natural areas and mistreated animals, besides being the country where I was born and studied, I decided to collaborate and support volunteer projects or those that were focused on providing educational tools according to the age of the children, to give them within our possibilities a future with better opportunities and adequate social and work possibilities.

Through projects such as Donate your voice, one child, one backpack, donations of school materials, food and transport, we have reached more than 3,000 children in the community where we work.

We try to generate the greatest positive impact in the areas and places where we collaborate. 

16 reviews · rating4.8

Volunteering in panama was a wonderful, very enriching and unforgettable experience. There, from the first day I felt at home, very welcomed and supported by the coordinator, the colleagues and the inhabitants of the town, as if I were one more. During the volunteering we did various activities, ...
volunteering at the school allows you to be in contact with many people, the hostess has as a priority that the people who are there learn, feel good, but above all that I contribute something to the people of their community, which is gratifying, Since while you learn from them, their customs, ...
Google Translator: It has been great. Since they are experiences that are lived once in a lifetime, sharing with other cultures, places, living with other volunteers, the joy of the children when we offer our support in homework, home-school is wonderful initiative. ..
Lisa Salas Laborda rating5

2022 at School revision and Tutoring in Public Schools

Google Translator: My experience with this project was very enriching for me and I tried to make it so for the people I met there, we did many activities such as creating turbans for the hair and very nice group work projects. Helping the boys and girls of the school was also a precious bond. The ...
Google Translator: La escuelita school review. Through this project, I have been able to support children from the school in Chame. Most of them have difficulties with reading, writing and mathematics. The days I stayed there, I went to the village school and supported them in the classroom. I ...
Google Translator: I encourage everyone to do this kind of experience, especially with this organization! When I arrived at the airport in Panama, after an 11-hour flight from Spain, Evelin was waiting for me to pick me up, to take me to the country and to explain my volunteer work. A day later, ...

Location

Americas > Central America > Panama > Chame

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