Despite criminalization, the trade in human lives is increasing at an alarming rate. Today there is preliminary data showing between 5000 - 7000 girls between the ages of 10-20 are trafficked every single year! An estimated 200,000 girls are working as prostitutes in Indian cities and the numbers are rising. This is an enormous problem, and ABC can use volunteers in a variety of different ways to try to improve the lives of these women and children. Depending on the background and skill of the volunteers, jobs range from office assistance/computer training and work with staff, website maintenance, program proposals and funding development. If a volunteer has a background in psychology/counseling they will have an opportunity to work directly with the target group. If they have a medical background they may be able to assist in one of the small community clinics, and if they have an agricultural/handicrafts background, that will be utilized too. Because of the broad spectrum of work that ABC does it is difficult to be specific. Other potential side jobs could include training and development of staff and Nepali volunteers. The women who work at ABC are highly interested in learning from the volunteer. English of course, but computers, and even just cultural and general information. The more you bring to the table at ABC, the more you will be able to do. You need to have good communication skills here. Both written and spoken. You also cannot be shy. Volunteers will not always have supervision, and may need to be able to ask questions and be self motivated. Volunteers must be sensitive to the situation and the women and children they will work with. These people have been through a lot, and even one wrong question from an insensitive volunteer can cause a lot of problems.

Despite its appearance as a prosperous tourist destination, there are many families who have not gained from this tourism and who live in poor housing in or outside of Monteverde. Construction volunteers will work with a maestro de obras or construction supervisor who will explain what needs to be done and how to do it.

The school teaches students ages 12-18 and is funded by the government. The headmaster, Mr. Baidoo, is eager to expand projects in the areas of agriculture, sports and recreation and science. They operate 10 months of the year and teach all subjects to their pupils. Volunteers must be of age 18 or above with minimum education of high school. This placement does not need any volunteers in the month of Jul and Aug. Volunteers with the following special skills are preferred for the placement:- Leadership Programming

This organisation works to help underprivileged families by caring for children while parents are working. It serves the neighbourhood of Dora Ovando. The daycare is run by one woman who could use help caring for the children and organizing activities for them. Volunteers must be of age 18 or above with minimum education of high school. Volunteers with the following special skills are preferred for the placement:-