Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Program Cost | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ Community Service | July | January | 21-55 |
Age Explanation: Age on Departure reflect both the years and month(s) of the age of the applicant at the start of the program. For example, if the age is listed as 16.1 the applicant should be 16 years and 1 month at departure.
Honduras Details :
If your interested in a “five star” international experience, then Honduras should be your destination of choice. Honduras is best known for its natural beauty, relaxed pace of life, diverse country and landscape, combined with a unique history of thousands of years of culture and a promising future. This Latin American country has miles of coastline along its north and south borders filled with stunning beaches with the world’s second largest barrier reef, dazzling Caribbean islands, colonial style towns, and a mountain interior on the west. Considered as one of Latin America and the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets, Honduras is world-famous for its archeological sites, including 3,000-year-old Mayan ruins and the mysterious rediscovered city of Copán.
You will soon discover that the country’s richness comes from the warmth and hospitality of its people. You’ll notice that no matter where you go or with whom you visit, the people of Honduras will always be interested in getting to know you and will will invite you to stay and share their home or a meal. Honduran cuisine is varied as each region has its own unique culinary dishes (from seafood to fried plátanos, frijoles, and tortillas, and a wide variety of colorful, tropical fruits). This means you’ll learn quickly about Honduran food and how Caribbean and Latin American cuisines are combined. Sharing some mealtimes with your family is an important part of daily life.
The beautiful “five blue star” flag can be seen in Independence parades, local celebrations or carnivals, and soccer games. As soccer is the main sport, you can find a soccer team in just about every village and town. If you’re interested in other sports or activities, or just want to enjoy the local scenery during a leisurely swim, the Honduran environment is the perfect place to do so.
18+ Community Sevice (Semester) :
AFS’ Community Service Semester-Honduras program gives you the opportunity to share in and contribute to the life of a community in Honduras by living and working alongside its members in a community-based service organization. Past participants in Honduras worked in suburban or rural communities for social and environmental organizations. Participants are placed according to their abilities and interests and also respecting the needs of the Hosting Organizations (CPOs). You will have an arrival orientation, where you will meet your host family, and mid-term and end-of-stay orientations for participants. There will also be 40 hours of Spanish lessons.
