Volunteer

Have An Amazing Experience!

Come Join Us!

Every year (usually in February) we take a delegation to Somoto with us for a period of about one week. The size of our group averages in the 20’s. It is made up of medical professionals, teachers, Rotarian’s, painters or electricians, and just some wonderful people who just want to experience it. While in Somoto, you will soon see that there is something for everyone to see and do in Somoto, that does make a difference. We are always looking for volunteers to go with us.

What Are The Benefits?

With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you and the community you serve. It is a fantastic way to meet new people with common interests, teach and develop your skills, and even advance your career as well as gain work experience. Whether it is important to you to solve a community problem, advance a worthy cause or to develop as a person, volunteering offers many benefits in appreciation for the gift of your time and knowledge. Not to mention it will boost your social skills and make a difference in someones life.

How To Participate

Step 1: Contact Us

Notify us of your interest by using our contact form here on the site or by emailing us at cesars@heartsafirefoundation.com. Make sure you specify that you would like to volunteer and we will send you as much information as we can. Feel free to ask any questions you may have about the trip. Also inform us if you have any special skills such as in medical, construction, electrical or teaching. It is not required but will help us figure out what tasks you would fit best into!

Step 2: Commit To The Trip

Once you have decided to go, our organization will purchase your ticket and cover all traveling expenses, from the time we leave Merced until the time we return home. Then, at the conclusion of the trip, you will be presented with a statement and will be asked to make a donation to the Hearts Afire Foundation for that amount. Typically, the trip runs around $1300/person and of that amount, almost $1000 will be your airplane ticket and all of your transportation cost. So for basically $300, you can have an amazing experience…an experience you will never forget!

Step 3: Get Ready...Go!

After your plans to commit to the trip have been confirmed, get ready for a fantastic journey to the town of Somoto, Nicaragua (usually in February) in which you will be part of helping with projects that will be geared towards helping the community’s needs. Your goal will be to connect to the community of Somoto and help make it a better place. The feeling you will walk away with with be one that lasts a lifetime!