La Semilla (The Seed) is an organization that works mostly with children of low-income families. They noticed that many of the poorest children get the lowest grades in school, so most of their work is dedicated to improving the level of education among these children. They address this problem on many fronts: leadership building exercises, homework help, working with child labourers, teaching about health and hygiene, and also working with the mothers of these children. La Semilla works in several different slums, each with its own distinct characteristics. In Huachipa, much of the population has been displaced due to political violence. In Carabayllo, there is a large dump where there are many child labourers and the community faces health problems. In communities like these La Semilla works mainly with children of low-income families but also works with the mothers of these children.
This placement needs volunteer as program is a response to the plight of political violence that affect our country and includes strategies to improve school learning, prevention of violence and abuse of children and adolescents. This project works in the rehabilitation of displaced children and adolescents, facilitating communication in a warm and safe environment. Volunteers are needed to help work with youth who have often been forced to leave their homes due to political violence.
Volunteers can assist by doing the following tasks:
-providing homework help for children and adolescents displaced by political violence
-development of eco-gardens
-farm development
-construction of libraries
-construction of playgrounds
-workshops on violence prevention, abuse, and sexual abuse
-awareness campaigns
-workshops for parents
-building social networks
Other tasks that you may be requested to preform outside of your core duties:
Work on other La Semilla projects
Volunteers with the following specific skills are preferred for this placement:
Child & Youth Worker
At-Risk Youth Work
Leadership Programming
Recreational Programming
Social Worker (BSW)
Social Work Student
Psychologist
Psychology Student
Addiction Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Teacher - English
Teacher - Math
Teacher - Science
Teacher - Geography
Teacher - Environmental Science
Teacher - Physical Education
Environmental Science
Organic Farming Practices
Soccer
Educational Games
Other Musical Instruments
Social Worker (MSW)
Teacher - Social Science
Teacher - History
Basecamp International welcomes all the interested volunteers from around the world to volunteer and make a difference. If you are interested in this placement then please contact us for the details:
Email: info@basecampcenters.com
Website: www.basecampcenters.com
Mailing Address
298 Bagot Street,
Kingston, Ontario,
Canada, K7K 3B4.
Phone: 613.541.7862
Toll Free : 866.646 .4693
Fax: 613.541.1604
