ADULT & COMMUNITY
EDUCATION OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD: 2009-2010 [ACE MV]
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE WORK PROJECT: NICARAGUA
Participate with ACE in a learning adventure abroad. Learn
about issues of rural education in Nicaragua and help a community at the same
time. Several Vineyarders are engaged in humanitarian efforts in other
countries. This is an opportunity to learn about community development at a
grass roots level and linking communities locally and globally.
There are two available ACE winter courses that will
prepare the participant to take full advantage of this unique travel
opportunity.* Participants will also commit to an Orientation session to focus
on the specific details and social etiquette of the trip.
The courses* are designed for preparation on three
different aspects of the trip: History and Culture of Nicaragua and the region,
language, teacher training to feel comfortable in the volunteer work we will be
doing. These courses are offered at a 20% discount for ACE travelers.
The Orientation session will be part of the travel packet,
and transportation and housing will be arranged. Language skills are not
required although desirable.
PARTNER
Muriel Laverty is the Vineyarder with whom we will partner in
Nicaragua. She has been doing humanitarian work there for several years. She is
working with us on developing a program in her community (teaching English to elementary
school children).
WHERE
We will be in Masaya, the artisan center of Nicaragua where there
are many activities. Masaya is close to Granada and forty-five minutes by good
road from the airport in the Capitol, Managua.Our group will work with students in an elementary school in
Pacaya.
WHEN
The trip is scheduled for winter break February 19th
to 29th 2010. The duration will be nine days with the option to
extend an extra week until March 7th.. Housing will be in a local
hotel. Accommodations will be comfortable, but not luxurious. Dates and travel
costs will be announced once we have an exact count of how many people will
participate. Every attempt will be made to make this an affordable experience.
We estimate the cost will be approx $1600 includes airfare, lodging and
transportation.
WHO
Adults who want to combine a learning adventure with a
vacation are encouraged to apply for this program. Adults should be flexible
travelers and interested in working with children. Participants acknowledge
that they travel and participate at their own risk.
ENROLL
Applications are open to all. Travelers should be in good
health, and must have an updated passport. Limited to 12 people.
Register for this class by sending in the application via
e-mail to Sandra Grymes, trip coordinator: lynn@acemv.org. For more
information, leave a voice mail message at: 508-693-1033, extension 240.
Deposit check required with the
signed release.
*PREP CLASSES: The
following three recommended winter enrichment courses are discounted by 20% to
all participants of the Volunteer Service Work Project: Nicaragua
Learn creative
approaches related to language acquisition using the arts and media. Create
lesson plans for your classroom. Come prepared to participate.
One-day
teacher training workshop (part of NEU graduate/ undergraduate course) to prepare
for teaching ELL in the International Volunteer Service Project to Nicaragua.**
SEND IN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION ASAP. DEADLINE 1/4; TRIP SIZE LIMITED TO EXPRESS INTEREST, GET MORE INFO OR TO SIGN UP, E-MAIL SANDRA GRYMES AT lynn@acemv.org OR LEAVE A VOICE MAIL MESSAGE: 508 693 1033 ext 240 See MV Times article about Muriel and School Project link with Island from 11/19/09 - article link
ACE MV 100 Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 508.693.1033 x240 lynn@acemv.org
