Cost and Commitment
Cost
There are
no program fees to volunteer with La Esperanza Granada.
There is
no registration fee.
We ask each volunteer to make a $20 contribution to administration costs in order to continue using all donations directly for the schools.
We value the time you are willing to give.
Volunteers are responsible for their own travel expenses, and for their living expenses in Granada. So your costs will be your air fare,
and your living cost while you are in Nicaragua. (most volunteers live on $35 to $100 per week, after rent.)
Commitment
Volunteers work 5 7 hours per day, four to five days per week. We normally ask that you stay a minimum of 8 weeks,
though this can vary at certain times of the year. It may depend on the projects you will be helping with, your level of Spanish, your
previous experience and our current needs. We welcome long term volunteers, and often have volunteers who stay 6 months and longer.
Living Costs
Lifestyles vary so much that it is impossible to give an accurate figure, however listed below are some current
prices in April, 2011. (22.15 cordobas to a U.S.$)
| Eggs 3 cordobas |
Beer in bar 20 to 25 cordobas |
| Bread (loaf sliced) 22 cordobas |
Milk liter 20 cordobas |
| Local Bus 6 cordobas |
Bread rolls 1 cordoba |
| Cigarettes 18 to 30 cordobas |
Hamburger in caf- 40 to 90 cordobas |
| Butter 1 lb 56 cordobas |
Local Veg. Meal - 35 cordobas |
| Local Food Meal - 50 cordobas |
Rice lb - 12 cordobas |
| Local Taxi - 10 day, 20 night cordobas |
Chicken Breast lb. - 38 cordobas |
| Coffee 1 lb. 80 cordobas |
Bottle of Rum - 80 to 145 cordobas |
Fruits and vegetables are cheap and plentiful. especially when they are in season here.
A few items can be hard to find and/or expensive such as sunblock, tampons, insect repellent check under
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