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
The program helps in improving schooling for children and adolescents who work and supports the prevention and progressive elimination of child labor, addressing the needs of education and protection for children and adolescents who work. An ongoing task is to prevent violence, abuse and exploitation while at the same time promoting in children a positive self-image, helping them to recognize their abilities and potential.
Volunteers can assist by doing the following tasks :
-Workshops for parents and teachers of child labourers
-Awareness campaigns on child labour
-Awareness and prevention campaigns on drugs, violence, abuse, sexual exploitation, child prostitution, STDs, and AIDS
-Provide emotional support
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:
HIV/AIDS Awareness Training
Child & Youth Worker
Early Childhood Education
At-Risk Youth Work
Leadership Programming
Recreational Programming
Social Worker (BSW)
Social Work Student
Psychologist
Psychology Student
Day Care Work
Addiction Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Educational Games
Sexual & Reproductive Health Training
Social Worker (MSW)
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
