The Power to Be International: Volunteer and Field Placements
The Power to Be International offers volunteer and field placement opportunities to post-secondary students in various fields of study.
Jamaica 2015
Playground and Early Childhood Education Camp
Focus: Early Childhood Development, Literacy, Basic Construction & Landscaping
Cost Per Volunteer: $1499
Location: Westmoreland, Jamaica
Program Dates: Jun 30th to Jul 19th, 2015
Duration: 19 Days
Number of Volunteer Positions: 6 to 8
Programs Description: Student volunteers work within a community Early Childhood Education (ECE) program while supporting the Ministry of Education in fulfilling their mandate of developing and promoting play based education. Students and volunteers plan and deliver a two week half day played based learning summer day camp for the children of Risen Messiah Early Childhood Institution. The camp will consist of literacy, arts and crafts, and recreational activities for children 3 to 6 years old.
Literacy and Leadership Camp: Camp Power to Be
Focus: Literacy and Leadership (6 to 14yrs)
Cost Per Volunteer: $1499
Location: Negril, Jamaica
Program Dates: Jun 30th to Jul 19th, 2015
Duration: 19 Days
Number of Volunteer Positions: 6 to 8
Program Description: Student volunteers work with professional volunteers and community partners to plan and implement all aspects of a summer literacy and leadership camp program for children. This program has three components, which focus on different aspects of child and youth development with a literacy and leadership focus. The three components include: Literacy (6 to 11 years old), Leadership (12 to 14 years old specific to gender), and Employment Readiness (15 years and older).
St. Lucia 2015
Child Friendly Schools Across St. Lucia
Focus: Child and Youth Work, Social Service Work - Community Service Program Placements
Cost Per Volunteer: $1799
Location: Castries, St. Lucia
Program Dates:
May 3rd to May 24th 2015
Duration: 21 Days
Number of Volunteer Positions: 6
Program Description:
Student volunteers work with the Ministry of Education and community partners to plan and implement workshops and seminars for students that align with UNICEF's Child Friendly Schools (CFS) model. Students volunteers will be responsible for working within school communities to assist in the development and implementation of the program. This program will be led, supervised and supported by experienced child and youth counsellors and teachers.
Visit our website or email us at interns@thepowertobe.org for details on how to apply.