Volunteers are an integral part of Opportunity International Nicaragua.
Our yearlong volunteers live in community and serve as English Teaching Assistants at our techincal high school, Escuela Emprendedora.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Contact intern@opportunitynicaragua.org
Learn more about the volunteer experience at our blog.
Apply today to be a yearlong volunteer!
Applications are now open for 2025-2026 volunteers. Selected candidates should be prepared to commit to a year of service from June 2025 — June 2026.
Application deadline: February 14st, 2025
Directions:
Email the following information to intern@opportunitynicaragua.org and mmendoza@escuelaemprendedora.org
Resume
Cover letter that addresses
Why you are interested in serving as a volunteer
Why you believe you would be a good fit for this opportunity
The name and email of a staff/faculty reference
Volunteer Responsibilities
Prepare your personal and professional life to make a commitment to serve abroad
Integrate yourself into the Opportunity Nicaragua team
Always bring a professional work ethic to your assignment and give your service priority
Recognize that you will be perceived as a representative of the people, cultures, values, and traditions of the United States of America
Commit to improving the quality of life of the people with whom you live and work and, in doing so, share your skills, adapt them, and learn new skills as needed
Volunteer Benefits
Free housing in the colonial city of Granada
A monthly stipend to cover food and living expenses
Language immersion upon arrival to Nicaragua
