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Now Accepting Applications for 2025/2026 Yearlong Volunteers!

Tim -

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Now Accepting Applications for 2025/2026 Yearlong Volunteers!

The application period for the volunteer program is now open. Current seniors interested in applying should send the following...

Finn

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A True ‘Aventura’ of Bachata

When I arrived in Granada in June, I knew I wanted a way to practice my Spanish language every single day. I had always heard the best...

My day volunteering at Escuela Emprendedora

Will

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My day volunteering at Escuela Emprendedora

My name is Will, I’m one of the four English teaching volunteers working with Opportunity International Nicaragua at Escuela...

About Our Blog

At 'Take this OPPORTUNITY', yearlong volunteers share about our experience living and working as English Teaching Assistants in Nicaragua. The goal is to share more about the incredible work Opportunity International Nicaragua does to create sustainable impact across the country. We hope to share the lessons we learn from students and co-workers with friends and family around the world.

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Escuela Secundaria Técnica Emprendedora

Career prep

As a state-certified technical high school, graduates from Emprendedora are prepared to start a career in one of the promising industries in Nicaragua: tourism or agriculture. Students receive a technical certificate in sustainable tourism or regenerative agriculture as well as important experience at the OIN Pacaya Lodge and Spa, or the organic farm that operates on the school's expansive property.

Forming leaders

The Escuela Emprendedora staff is committed to instilling Christian values and helping nurture students and develop key leadership skills. The dedication of both teachers and students, including a supportive surrounding community, comprises an atmosphere to successfully cultivate the next generation of leaders in Nicaragua.

Learn by doing

Emprendedora employs a learn-by-doing approach where students gain practical experience in varies priority areas of study. This includes internships, development of business plans, video calls and presentations in English, and practical experience in tourism or agriculture at OIN facilities. Students put learning into practice for English, technology, business, and their technical degree.