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Volunteer: Explore and Serve in the Navajo Nation

Organization: Amizade
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 36-3974227

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Quick Facts

Amizade volunteers have the opportunity to learn about Navajo life and culture, work on a community-led service project, and explore the natural beauty of the area. One of Amizade's core values is providing community-driven service, meaning that the. . . Learn more

Locations:   Tuba City, United States
Dates/Costs:   8 Oct 2011   to   15 Oct 2011:    $849
15 Sep 2012   to   22 Sep 2012:    $879
Flexible dates available. Duration: 2 weeks to 3 months
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Education
Environment
Type of NGO:   UniversalGiving Partner

Full Description

Description

Amizade volunteers have the opportunity to learn about Navajo life and culture, work on a community-led service project, and explore the natural beauty of the area. One of Amizade's core values is providing community-driven service, meaning that the Navajo community defines a priority project and we work with them on it. You will have the opportunity to meet Navajo community members and work together on service projects. Our volunteers often tutor Navajo school children or help improve school or community facilities. Our Navajo hosts put a high priority on your learning about Navajo life and culture and sharing this knowledge with your home community so that their way of life is better understood.

 
Cost Details
Program Fee Includes: Contribution to local service effort Accommodations Three meals per day Multiple educational, cultural and service activities Continuous support from local site director Additional Program Related Expenses: Transportation to Tuba City, AZ Transportation (car rental or your own vehicle) during program Applicable passport or visa fees Supplemental meals Personal spending money *Single Room Supplement $210
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
 
Language Needed
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
No skills needed. Just a desire to learn!
 
Detailed Location Information
In addition to service that emphasizes learning about Navajo life and culture, you will participate in cultural and recreational activities. These activities differ slightly for our two sites, but include visiting an open air market, cultural museums, mesa hikes, visiting nearby national landmarks, learning from local Navajo families about land use, jewelry making, and sampling traditional foods.

We also run a college prep program specifically designed for high school students.

About Amizade

Amizade empowers individuals and communities through worldwide service and learning. This is done through our 5 core values, which can be found in any of our programs. (1) Community-Driven Service (2) Deliberate Learning (3) Intercultural Immersion and Exchange (4) Consideration of Global Citizenship (5) Reflective Inquiry. Learn More

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