[ecm] Teachers Wanted in Honduras

Tue Oct 3 14:55:19 EDT 2006

Hi all,

            This came to me via the national Church's Young Adult & Higher
Education Ministries.  I thought it might be of interest to you.  As the
letter mentions, this might provide a time of discernment and/or service. 

Dear Collegians,

Greetings from Honduras, a small country located in the center of Central
America.  On behalf of our Bishop Lloyd Emanuel Allen I would like to invite
you to consider spending a year or two in our beautiful country.

Many college graduates spend a couple of years with the Peace Corps before
pursuing permanent employment or continuing with graduate school others
spend time abroad teaching.  As Honduras is not a well known country we are
not high on the list of countries people consider.  We would like to change
that. 

Honduras is considered one of the most corrupt countries in the world.  A
recent study put it at #120 economically of the countries in the world.  Our
main economic resources were recently reported as: 1. Remittances from
relatives outside the country 2.  Agricultural exports, primarily bananas
and coffee and 3. An infant but growing tourism industry. We still suffer
from poverty and oppression for the majority of the people. Over half our
population of slightly more than 6 million is under the age of 20.  The
public school system is overcrowded; seldom uses textbooks or materials for
teaching and most schools are in disrepair.  The fastest way to overcome
corruption, oppression and poverty is through education.  For this reason
the Diocese of Honduras has a growing system of bilingual schools.  

Our schools use American textbooks and teach all classes in English with the
exception of Spanish and Social Studies. Therefore, while helpful, Spanish
is not a requirement.  We are also on the American school year of August
through June.   As we are a missionary Diocese we have no monetary resources
as do Dioceses in the United States.   However, through our schools we can
offer a room in an apartment or house and a small stipend.  We usually
suggest teachers bring some extra monthly funds as Americans accustomed to
eating out and traveling more that Hondurans.  

We are also in need of volunteer interns in our project office.  As these
are not stipend positions one might consider going through the National
Episcopal Church office intern program.  

If anyone has an interest in learning more about our schools or intern
program please contact me by e-mail bboghetich at yahoo.com.  

May your school year be filled with educational and learning experiences
which will benefit you throughout your life and may your spiritual life grow
in Christ through Canterbury (or whatever title the group has)

Yours in Christ

The Rev. Barbara Boghetich

WANTED

TEACHERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Have you ever considered taking time off between graduation and grad school
or entering the job market?   Teaching in a Third World country can be
relaxing and rewarding.   

The Episcopal Bilingual schools of Honduras offer:

1.	Satisfaction that comes from reaching out to those less fortunate
2.	Satisfaction knowing that you have made a difference in someone's
life.  
3.	Opportunity to experience life in a third world country by
participating in the life of a church in your area.
4.	Learn a new language if you are so inclined. (Spanish fluency not a
requirement though some knowledge helpful in time away from school)
5.	Room in a house with other teachers or with a family.
6.	Small stipend that would pay your way if you were Honduran.
7.	Introductory seminar on adapting to cross-cultural living and how to
avoid stress. 
8.	Quarterly retreat for those interested in discussing problems
encountered in multicultural living that could help you in your future
endeavors or just help you overcome stress that sometimes develops in new
situations, especially those you cannot control.

What to bring:

1.	Enthusiasm
2.	Desire to make a difference. 
3.	Flexibility and acceptance that some things probably won't change
even if your ideas may appear to be better.
4.	Money for travel - there is a lot to see and do here.
5.	Money for social events, movies, clubs, visiting friends in other
towns, eating out
6.	Money for a cellular telephone and internet connection if wanted at
home.  
7.	Some experience of working with children
8.	Teaching certificate given preference but not a requirement
9.	Multicultural experiences helpful if you have never lived out side
the United States.

Who might be interested:

1.	University student needing some time out to discern his/her
direction for further studies.
2.	Graduates exhausted from the grueling pace of the university needing
time before hitting the books for grad school.
3.	Students or teachers interested in working in schools primarily in
Hispanic neighborhoods
4.	Teachers or anyone interested in cross cultural training for work in
any multi cultural area.
5.	Those considering a career in youth ministry.
6.	Those contemplating a call to the ordained ministry.
7.	Retired teachers who are able to realize that all their wonderful
knowledge acquired over the years might not completely fit in with the
Honduran way of doing things.   You are probably not going to change the way
things are done, at least while you are here.

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The Rev. Robert Lundquist, Priest-in-Charge

St Paul's Episcopal Church

1208 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO  80521

   970-482-2668                  FAX 970-482-8318

www.stpauls-fc.org

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