Description

Immerse yourself into a local community in Peru, and work with students at a local day care and kindergarten. More than 30 students attend the center, giving you more than 30 opportunities to change the lives of these children. Generally, they come from poor families that work in the market where the school is located. The school itself still has poor infrastructure and lacks an array of items and opportunities it needs to be a better center of learning.

As a teaching assistant, participants can help take steps towards improving the children well-being and education. Participants spend time with the children, playing, singing, feeding and taking care of them. In the free time they have away from the school, participants will have a chance to explore the city of Cusco, including a walking tour of this landmark city of the Incan empire. Volunteers live with families in Cusco who have been specially selected for the program and have a great interest in sharing their culture and also learning about yours.

Volunteer Activities May Include:
* Spend time with the children playing and singing
* Feed and take care of young children ages 2-5
* Share culture with host family

All GeoVisions programs include accommodation, most meals, airport pick-up, orientation, in-country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure support and 24 hour emergency answering service.

Qualifications

All volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs. All interested participants must complete a GeoVisions application.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

GeoVisions programs include accommodation, most meals, airport pick-up, orientation, in-country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure support, and 24 hour emergency answering service.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Teaching
• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001