| Position Description |
| Country: |
Nicaragua |
| Calling Organization: |
Nicaragua Mission |
| Position Type(s): |
Teaching – English/Religion, Pastor/Youth Min/Evan, Teaching – Elementary, Teaching – ESL
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| Length of Service: |
12 months |
| Who makes Final Decision: |
Calling Org |
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| Beginning Date: |
May 30, 2019
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| Ending Date: |
May 30, 2020 |
| Urgent? |
No |
| Application Deadline: |
Mar 30, 2019 |
| Cancel call if not filled by: |
May 30, 2020 |
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| Duties: |
The volunteer will be assigned to the Tasba Raya Clinic. Personal Worship precedes the following: Maintain an attitude of service and cooperation with other programs and individuals. Study the Miskito language on site. |
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| On-site Orientation Provided? |
Yes |
| Stipend during Orientation? |
Yes |
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| Orientation Date: |
Jun 3, 2019 |
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| Voice tape/phone interview required? |
Yes |
| Institution requires signed agreement? |
Yes |
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| Acceptable Dress: |
For church and school functions dress pants for men, regular Sabbath dress for women. |
| Unacceptable Dress: |
No tight pants or political shirts. No torn jeans or camouflage clothing. No jewelry. |
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| Lodging (Requests for a specific gender or age must be related to accommodation issues, maturity, safety or culture.) |
| Lodging: |
The men's dorm provides bunk beds, table and chair. Supplies are purchased in Puerto Cabezas and Waspan for the kitchen and personal needs usually once or twice a month. The computer and email office is available at scheduled times so all have access to it at least once a week as weather and conditions allow. Orientation is scheduled at time of acceptance. |
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| Gender: |
Male |
| Age Preference: |
ANY years |
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| Marital Status: |
Either |
| Child Accommodation Available: |
Yes |
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| Housing Restrictions: |
If children are involved, accommodations can be made. There is a women's dorm and men's dorm for singles, a hut for married couples. |
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| Travel and Visa |
| Destination City: |
Managua, Nicaragua |
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| Airport: |
Sandino International |
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| Travel from Airport to Destination: |
Local TRCA rep will pick up. |
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| Required Inoculations |
Update tetanus |
| Other Medical Recommendations |
Prophylaxis for malaria as prescribed by physician usually Aralen or Chloroquine 2 weeks prior to departure, then weekly. |
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| Visa Required? |
Yes |
Visa Type: |
Tourist |
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Who Applies: |
US citizens receive visa at airport upon arrival. |
| Work Permit Required? |
No |
Who Applies: |
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| Police Clearance Required: |
No |
| HIV Clearance Required: |
No |
| Child Protection Clearance Required: |
No |
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| Send papers to: |
Cristina Vargas
17027 Primera Road
Harlingen, Texas 78552 |
| Deadline: |
Apr 15, 2019 |
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| Visa/Travel Details: |
Upon arrival to Managua, a TRCA representative will be on hand and make the arrangements necessary for travel to either Waspan OR Puerto Cabezas where the volunteer will be met by the team leader and transport them back to Tasba Raya mission. The overnight expense at Marlene Cordero's house is $20 for bed and breakfast or Best Western just across the street from airport with shuttle service for around US$75 a night. Sometimes the volunteer will be directed to take the Best Western if they have an early flight to Port but there will be someone on hand to receive them. |
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