Far & Beyond

Volunteer Channel is all about making a positive impact close to home here in South Florida, and even far away. That's why we're excited to support 3 small education, sports, and environmental projects in Latin America too.

Niños del Callejón La Pancha

• 7 years providing food, education, clothing, medicine, medical care, and extracurricular

activities.

• 24 kids in precarious situation served.

• Adapted during the pandemic by hiring local teachers to improve academic performance.

• Success stories: Two girls enrolled in college—one in Veterinary School and the other in

Telematic Engineering.

• Future goal: Early education project initiation.

The 23 de Enero Soccer School

• 8 years serving kids in La Mata, Cabudare, Lara state.

• Volunteer Channel grew the school from 43 children (40 boys, 3 girls, aged 5-14) to a thriving

program with 144 athletes (ages 4-16) and a dedicated female category.

• We covered soccer field rent, provided training tools, clothes, and cleats with support from

Miami families.

• Success story: 2 girls signed for the state team.

Playa El Yaque After School

• 4 years functioning as an after-school program

• Provides homework support, environmental education, English classes, health and community

clean-up events.

• Serves 85 children in precarious situation.

• Unique Reward System: Academic excellence leads to Kite Surfing or Wind Surfing lessons.

• Future Goal: Finish the cafeteria to provide at least one nutritious meal a day.