Description

We are in need of English speaking volunteers to provide English lessons to Peruvian students at English schools. Learners are from 6 to 20 years old and they are divided by age and English levels. Volunteers are provided with a fixed-curriculum, Teaching materials and the position is supported by a local a teacher coordinator. Our volunteers are asked by school authorities to develop their own projects to help students learn English.

* What kind of skills do I need?
Experience of teaching is certainly an asset but not essential. However, a love for teaching, plenty of patience and understanding, enthusiasm and a desire to improve your students' prospects by learning English is perhaps more important. You will be a native or near native speaker of English language. Although you do not need formal teaching qualifications or formal teacher training. You do however need a good grasp of the English language and plenty of enthusiasm and confidence. You will be teaching in a classroom environment, which may involve formal teaching, conversation class, singing songs and playing games.

Your Role as a Volunteer: Provide English lessons to Peruvian students.

Highlights

* Affordable Program Fees
* High Quality program
* Wide variety of programmes and experiences.
* Quick, accurate and efficient response time to e-mails and others
* Spanish speaking Host-family
* Permanent coordinators (24/7)
* Flexibility on starting terms
* Cultural immersion

Qualifications

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to apply for our volunteer program, have at least an understandable Spanish level and should learn as much as you can before you arrive to your placement town, also must have very fluent English.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Program Fees from USD 300 (1 week)

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

What's included in the program fee?

* Three meals a day: The program fee covers three daily local meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday to Saturday.
* Home-stay accommodation: Volunteers will stay with a host family in a single or shared room (depending on availability).
* Pick up: With Lima city exception pick up from the bus terminal or the airport is included in all other locations.

We have a very affordable Lima pick up packet, please read below.

* Support of local coordinator: From the very beginning to the end of the project, Awaiting Angels coordinator will help volunteers by supporting them and regularly visiting them.
* Information Packet: Awaiting Angels offers detailed information on issues that will concern volunteers, such as health, safety, and cultural shock.
* Orientation: Upon arrival in your location, participants are met at the airport or bus station and taken to the home of their host family. There you will receive an orientation that will familiarize you with the local area, the Peruvian culture, and your program.
* Recommendation letter

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 and above

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Awaiting Angels's Mission Statement

With our volunteer programs we aim to give love, care and education to Peruvian children as well as help them to improve their quality of life and to serve as agents of change in our society; To provide short term volunteer opportunities on a low cost to international people through a fast and easy application process; To provide the volunteers with the opportunity to serve close to our communities in a developing country while improving their Spanish language ability; To implement the international rights related to child development; To improve the quality of education in deprived areas of Peru; To explore the use of information and communication technologies for social development; To provide volunteers the opportunity to learn our culture through cultural exchange; and Work side-by-side with local people, connect with others from around the world and have time for personal adventures.

Year Founded

2003