The Service Connection |
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| Greetings
LASP alumnus. Some LASPers have expressed a desire to return
and serve in Latin America. LASP has assembled a variety of
possible opportunities. Some may utilize your degree, but each
should give you the opportunity to expand your Latin American
experience. Length of commitment varies from short to long term.
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Each
organization below has some sort of relationship with LASP.
We would like to link these organizations with dedicated, hard
working, and well-informed individuals as well as provide you,
the alumnus, with opportunities that may relate to your specific
interest. We’ve provided a very brief description, contact
info, etc. on each (see below). If any of these options are
of interest to you don’t hesitate to use the contact information.
As The Connection we’d of course be pleased
to provide references when called for. Service is central to
the Kingdom and more often than not returns more than is given.
Our desire is to be of assistance in appropriate ways. If you
have any ideas for other organizations that you would like to
see on The Connection please pass the information
along to us. Blessings.
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The
Abraham Project |
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| Stephen
and Georgiana Thomas – project supervisors |
| Candace
Brown – missions team coordinator |
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Tres
Rios, San Jose, Costa Rica |
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Project
Abraham is right now in the middle of constructing 3 children’s
homes, a daycare center and cafeteria combination, and
multi-purpose building, which will serve as a sanctuary
and gymnasium. With on and off again construction they
hope to have the project complete by the beginning of
2005. Once the construction is complete they will begin
developing specific programs for the children who will
be living in the homes on site and also for those who
live in the surrounding community. They will be seeking
teachers, therapists, psychologists, administrators and
anyone else with a giving heart that wants to serve. |
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Visited
by LASP representative, used as service project site during
the LASP semester. |
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Campamento
Roblealto |
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San
José de la Montaña, Barva de Heredia, Costa
Rica |
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Campamento
Roblealto is a Christian ministry catering to children
and young adults. The 45-acre piece of property has been
transformed over the years into a wilderness playground
for young people. Children of all ages are able to come
and enjoy a week or weekend of fun filled activity with
a spiritual emphasis. If you love spending time outdoors
the beauty of this place will overwhelm you. So, if you
don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty Campamento
Roblealto could use your help. They are looking specifically
for maintenance and labor workers to take care of things
on the property. Also, if you have an advanced level of
Spanish and would be interested in being a camp counselor
this option is available as well. |
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Visited
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Christ
for the City International |
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| Amy
Hergenrother – volunteer coordinator |
| Susan
Grosser – on-sight project leader |
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La
Carpio, Pavas, and Renacer areas of San José, Costa
Rica. |
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Christ
for the City is a multicultural Christian community that
has committed itself to multiplying churches and ministries
that impact the cities by providing answers to spiritual
problems and meeting the physical needs of people. Between
the three different locations in the greater San Jose
area, CFCI offers numerous programs to the above communities:
a clinic in La Carpio that assists those who do not have
insurance, remedial courses two days a week for over 80
children and they offer sewing classes, English classes,
and computer classes. Christ for the City has just purchased
a piece of property in La Carpio that will be used as
a recreation center for the children. At the present moment
specific needs are as follows: nurses, certified teachers,
recreation coordinators and short-term team field-leaders
(advanced level of Spanish). They also have needs for
bible teachers, construction workers, English teachers,
tutors, health professionals, as well as accountants,
data processors, secretaries, administrative and management
personnel grant writers, visual artists, writers etc.
If you have a heart for serving, CFCI has a place for
you on their team. |
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Visited
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many post-LASP volunteers. |
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Colegio
Vida y Verdad (Life and Truth School) |
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| David
Hiller - General Director |
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Caranavi,
Bolivia |
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Colegio
Vida y Verdad (Life and Truth School) de Caranavi, Bolivia
is a K-12 Christian school for Bolivian nationals begun
by American missionaries in 1988. It now serves 400 students
and has 34 Bolivians on staff. The school seeks to educate
children from Caranavi (both Christian and non-Christian)
using Biblical principles, taught by teachers who are
called by God and equipped to use Biblical principles
in their curriculum. They seek to give these rural students
an education of excellence while at the same time evangelizing
and building Christian character. As a long-term result,
they seek to influence the Bolivian society in all realms
to ultimately "change a generation to change the
nation."
They have opportunities for expatriates in the following
capacities:
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Teaching English to Spanish-speaking Jr/Sr High
students.
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Further developing their ongoing teacher-training
program for the Bolivian teachers on staff.
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Developing principle-based curriculum in coordination
with local teachers for any grade (1-12).
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Working with youth in the school in evangelism and
discipleship.
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Teaching basic computer skills and maintaining computer
lab/vocational education in computer operation.
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Building project manager for the construction of
new campus infrastructure.
If anyone is interested in opportunities for involvement
in national Christian education and developing Christian
educators, David would love to contact them. As
a proud alumnus of LASP, he’d love to get
them involved in what God's doing in Caranavi, Bolivia!
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Director
is LASP alumnus. |
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Educational
Services International |
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Asia, Russia, Central Europe, China, and Mediterranean |
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ESI demonstrates biblical service through meeting educational
needs by providing caring and effective Christian teachers.
Through dedicated teaching, ESI teachers develop meaningful
friendships and find many opportunities to share their
lives. |
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Current
LASP director served with ESI for 3 years in China. |
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www.teachoverseas.org/index.html |
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Food
for the Hungry |
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| Scott
Martin- President (Food for the Hungry CR) |
| Dorothy
Martin |
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San José, Costa Rica |
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Food
for the Hungry has been in Costa Rica for almost a year
now and is growing rapidly. Not only are they doing research
for surrounding countries but also they are assisting
several communities in the San Jose area. If you are a
self-starter and have any interest in working in agriculture,
healthcare, children’s ministries, marketing, video
production, hunger education, computers, etc., they would
greatly benefit from your help. |
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Peace
and Hope Trust |
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| Peter
Coleman - President |
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Nicaragua |
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Peace
and Hope Trust is a multinational nongovernmental organization
committed to social and economic development in Nicaragua.
They believe poverty has many faces. Therefore, they apply
principles of holistic service, care and participation
in our projects and programs. The mission is to work closely
with their constituents to improve their quality of life
in many sectors such as health, education, land rights,
social mobilization, spiritual growth, infrastructure
and renewable energy.
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Recommended
by LASP alumnus. |
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| Tel:
612.327.1113 -USA- |
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011.505.255.0804 -Nicaragua- |
| Tel:
011.44.1989.720.323 -United Kingdom- |
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Roberta
Felix Foundation |
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| Roberta
Felix - founder |
| Jessica
Umaña - coordinator |
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Manuel
Antonio, Costa Rica |
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The
Roberta Felix Foundation is dedicated to helping handicapped
children in surrounding areas who are in need of services.
They have identified 125 children in the zone with disabilities
including Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Down’s
Syndrome, Autism, Mental Retardation, Epilepsy, hearing
and sight impairments among many others. They are currently
building a Development/Rehabilitation Center that will
have two classrooms and two therapy rooms that will provide
these children with not only the medical attention they
need but also tutoring and therapy. They are interested
in students who have/are studying Physical Therapy, Speech
Therapy or Special Education who would like to come and
volunteer.
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Visited
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www.felixfundacion.org |
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Roblealto |
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San
José, Costa Rica |
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Roblealto
is an association dedicated to the well being of children.
Not only do they meet the needs of physical health, psychological
assistance and spiritual support for the children but
also they go beyond that to the needs of the family. Roblealto
has 3 daycare centers set up around the San Jose area
that all together serve over 420 children and their families.
These centers serve the children in the surrounding area
who don’t necessarily need to be separated from
their families but have major needs that must be met.
For those children who do need to be separated from their
families there is a campus set up with 8 children’s
homes each with 10 children and a set of houseparents.
They all attend the school there that specializes in teaching
children with learning problems as well as emotional problems.
The goal here is to educate the child and the family in
order to create a more stable family environment so the
child can return home. In addition to this Roblealto has
workshops and psychologists on hand for all members of
the family and encourage them in their efforts to improve
the quality of life. They are seeking nurses, coordinators
for Christian programs, computer programmers, recreation
leaders, laborers and any self-starter with a passion
to serve.
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Agua
Viva Para Niños |
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Everilda
Tzirin, Director |
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Guatemala
City, Guatemala |
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Agua
Viva is a home for children referred by the courts because
of problems in the home. Currently there are 73 children
in the home. They are looking for an ESL teacher for grades
K-6 and aid to the spiritual leader. The intern/volunteer
must demonstrate Spanish proficiency, have a firm theological
and Biblical foundation, and the ability to teach ESL.
The idea for this position originated from observed and
spoken needs of the home. The teaching of English at its
primary school is currently very unstable because of lack
of a permanent teacher. English would be an important
life skill and self-esteem builder for the children of
Agua Viva. |
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LASP
has sent students to Agua Viva each semester for the past
several years. The Spring 2005 students along with Agua
Viva came up with the request for an intern at this site.
LASP is committing $250 each semester to any LASP volunteer
that takes on this position. |
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LASP will gladly assist you in providing a reference
to this organization when you apply. Contact us
at: website@lasp.co.cr |
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| Everilda
Tzirin |
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5306-0017 or (502) 5614-7073 |
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| Note:
Many more organizations exist that provide service opportunities,
some of which are identified on the Links
page. |
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Contact
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