Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Program Cost | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ Community Service | August | January | 18-29 |
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.
Paraguay Details :
Paraguay, is alive with tradition, fusing the indigenous Guaraní Indian culture with the culture of the Spanish conquistadors. West of Rio, Paraguay is the hot infertile plain of Gran Chaco, so ninety-eight percent of the population lives in the more verdant eastern half. In that half, there are many fascinating locations such as the riverside capital of Asunción, Jesuit mission ruins, and national parks. Paraguayan social life revolves around the family and soccer. In Paraguay, you’ll most likely live in a small town with easy access to a nearby city. While your host family may not have all of the modern conveniences of the U.S. (dishwashers, microwaves, or central air conditioning), you’ll find yourself looking at the world with different eyes. Paraguay is modernizing as a country, yet you will still find Guaraní Indians selling feathered headdresses in city plazas, and a traditional pace of life.
18+ Community Service Year and Semester :
You’ll have lots of options if you volunteer in Paraguay. Your experience starts with three weeks of language training while you stay with your host family (during the language course weeks you only work half days). Then you’ll begin a community service project full-time that is matched with your needs and skills. You might help in a daycare center for needy or disabled children, assist an environmental organization, or work in a local library or radio station. Recommended Spanish language levels: intermediate to advanced (two to three years). Throughout each program, there are orientation activities from AFS Paraguay, held in different parts of the country to give participants the opportunity to see more of the wonders Paraguay has to offer.
