Li Ch’utam
The idea of creating Li Ch’utam was born in 2009 when local Fincaros (Farm owners ) became aware of growing inequality in the surrounding villages.
Li Ch’utam’s vision is to promote sustainable development while improving opportunities and conditions for local people through innovative and cutting-edge initiatives at the community level.
Today, Li Ch’utam works with Fincaros and local communities to bring educational resources and opportunities to the valley.
The mission of the volunteer:
- Support the local teaching support team to improve the learning environment
- Prepare and implement extra-curricular activities for the afternoon, activities based on the skills and desires of the volunteer
- Prepare and implement computer courses for the community (typing, Internet use and Microsoft Office applications, and basic coding)
- Seek funding, raise funds
- Community awareness of agriculture projects to enable families to diversify their diet
Training / Experience: No specific training is required, diversity and complementarity of profiles will add to the success of the mission.
Languages: A good level of Spanish and English is required.
Required qualities :
- Dynamism and good autonomy (remote area)
- Taste for the discovery of other cultures.
- Strong initiative and pro-activity, but also patience and listening!
- Sensitivity to animation activities with children.
- Resilience and adaptability to different living conditions.
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