So what does La Isla community look like? And what do our volunteer’s do in the community?
Here’s a snapshot of a typical Tuesday in the community using footage from one of our past volunteer’s Chris.
From chatting with community members to teaching arts and crafts at kids club, volunteers are able to meet and help the families directly affected by CKD.
La Isla Foundation is seeking volunteers and interns to support on the ground operations and programs. See below for more in depth descriptions:
GENERAL FOR ALL POSITIONS:
La Isla Foundation is a 501-c-3 non-profit based in Leon, Nicaragua that supports the small community of La Isla, also known as “The Isle of Widows”, near Chichigalpa, in Norwestern Nicaragua, where generations of men are dying of a chronic kidney disease (CKD) epidemic. Access to proper medical treatment is limited and the families left behind live in severe poverty with no form of income.
We are currently working on proposals to secure funding in the areas of public health, mental health, water and sanitation, organic agriculture and women’s cooperative small business financing.
For all positions, individuals must be: 18 years old or older, able to work with others, able to complete activities assigned to them, comfortable working in a small, poor, rural community in Nicaragua, open minded, friendly, self-motivated, responsible, and trustworthy.
How to apply: Send your resume to laislaviols@gmail.com along with a short description of why you feel you are suited for the particular position. Volunteers can apply for more than one positions, as some can also be combined. If you do not think you qualify for the position, please contact us. Chances are that if you feel you can offer something, you probably can!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
