Description

Volunteers will develop and teach lesson plans to each grade at the school in 45 minutes or one hour blocks. There is no existing English curriculum to follow at the school, so volunteers will have to compose their own lessons. The lesson plans for the primary grades will follow themes, such as, talking about family, hobbies and the weather and will place a major focus on interactive learning and conversation skills. For the kindergarten classes, lesson plans should be very basic, with many games and songs to reinforce common vocabulary.

Highlights

Colegio Senor de los Milagros, directs schools run under the Peruvian Ministry of Education, which endeavors to provide free and universal education to all Peruvian children up to Grade 6. This particular school has dedicated and passionate teachers who aim to provide an integrative approach to education to the students, focusing not only on academics but also on personal development. They focus on themes such as self-respect, compassion for others, nutrition and health, plus concerns for the environment, and try to incorporate these values into their daily lessons. The staff here are also very intent on trying to have the parents of the students become more proactive and involved in their children's education, as parental non-involvement,(due to numerous situations in the home), is a prevalent problem for many of the students, hindering them from achieving their full potential at school.

This school once had an English teacher, but the government department responsible for education was unable to continue to provide funding for this position. Currently, the children only receive very basic English lessons from their teachers, who do not speak English themselves. In Peru, the ability to speak English is very important for future educational and career opportunities, as this society is relying more and more on tourism and international business connections. For the children at Colegio Señor de los Milagros,(many of whom come from family and economic backgrounds that do not provide them with many opportunities for future success), being able to speak and understand some English is of tremendous importance. It will help them to succeed in high school, and eventually enter university.

Qualifications

This volunteer position is best suited to those who are studying elementary education and/or those with prior teaching experience. The ability to speak intermediate Spanish is helpful, but not required. Being a native English speaker is essential.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Education

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3,245 for 8 weeks; USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteers in this position will need to be motivated and adaptable as classroom management in Peruvian schools tends to be more lenient in some ways, and children with challenging home situations may act out while at school. For this reason, the ability to be confident and assertive in front of the class is also important. Organization and self-initiative are also key, as the volunteer will be responsible for daily lesson plans and implementation of same.

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• English Teaching
• Primary Education

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998