A Broader View Volunteers Corp

A Broader View Volunteers Corp

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236 Glen Place Elkins Park, Pennsylvania 19027 United States

Peru: Cusco Spanish Language and Cultural Immersion Programs

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Location
Peru: Cusco

Program Duration
1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks

Dates
Flexible start and end dates

  • Description

    Delve into a new language! We provide you the opportunity to fully immerse into Peruvian culture; learn Spanish, volunteer in Cusco and have the chance to discover Machu Picchu.

    The Spanish classes offer a perfect balance between teamwork and the personalized work, creating a climate of concentration and simultaneous fun that will make easy the leaning. The classes are limited to small groups, and focus in conversation practice, grammar, readings and the vocabulary. The lessons are provided 4 hours per day, total of 20 hours per week Monday to Friday. The language school is located in the center of town, 4 blocks away from Main Square, and within walking distance to your host family. You attend classes in the morning, and the remainder of your day you will volunteer at children's center helping children learn English, while you practice your Spanish.

  • Highlights

    The total immersion course is 1 to 4 weeks, program includes:

    - Arrival transportation with meet and greet in Cusco
    - Welcome Dinner
    - Host family accommodation with private bedroom.
    - 3 meals a day
    - 20 hours Spanish language classes (4hrs per day) with professional instructors.
    - Learning materials provided including books and audiovisuals
    - Cultural activities (Peruvian cooking classes, salsa lessons, Spanish language films)
    - 20 hours of volunteering in a local community center (4hrs per day)
    - Orientation and sightseeing day in Cuzco
    - Project Director available 24/7 for support and guidance
    - Departure transfer at the end of the program

  • Type of Programs

    • Community Service / Volunteerism
    • Cultural Exploration
    • Language Immersion

  • Languages

    • English
    • Spanish

  • Cost in US$:

    915 - please visit our website for details

  • Program Fees Include:

    - Arrival transportation with meet and greet in Cusco
    - Welcome Dinner
    - Host family accommodation with private bedroom.
    - 3 meals a day
    - 20 hours Spanish language classes (4hrs per day) with professional instructors.
    - Learning materials provided including books and audiovisuals
    - Cultural activities (Peruvian cooking classes, salsa lessons, Spanish language films)
    - 20 hours of volunteering in a local community center (4hrs per day)
    - Orientation and sightseeing day in Cuzco
    - Project Director available 24/7 for support and guidance
    - Departure transfer at the end of the program

  • This Program is open to

    American, Australian, European and Worldwide Participants.

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently or in Groups

  • Application Process Involves

    • Letters of Reference
    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Resume
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    24-48 hours

  • Post Services Include

    • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
  • A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement

    Decided to create an affordable, safe and worthy program so that anyone who wished to travel and volunteer - could easily afford to do so.

  • Year Founded

    2007

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My best received lesson& Talk to strangers! Ask for directions, or just start a conversation even if you don't speak the language well. Tip for future volunteers& (Clothing, travel, personal items...

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