The English and Community Eco-tourism project – with UCA Miraflor, Nicaragua
This is an entirely voluntary programme teaching English for guiding and eco-tourism. UCA Miraflor is a union of small agricultural co-operatives whose members farm on the Miraflor Nature Reserve, near Esteli. Their aim: sustainable livelihoods. Their main crops are coffee – organic and shade grown – vegetables, milk production and cattle. Eco-tourism is growing and to communicate with non-Spanish speakers the guides, host families and community members want to speak English. You will contribute to the education, diversification of work opportunities, and skills enhancement of young people.
'The English classes and your role
The classes: There are six groups. The guides' group (since January 2002), young people Puertas Azules (October) and staff in Esteli (December). Three new groups for young people started in January 2003. In total some 50-60 people attend our classes.
Your role: You teach the English classes and members of your homestay family. You prepare teaching materials and liase with the other teacher. You go out on trips with the guides. You assist with Eco-tourism commission activities and other community activities. You contribute to the quarterly newsletter.
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