Description

Volunteers will be teaching children in the 'pueblos jovenes' or 'young towns' that surround the beautiful colonial city of Arequipa. A range of subjects are taught, including basic literacy and numeracy. These long-term placements are very beneficial for the childrens' development because they give them much needed continuity. As this GVI program runs in conjunction with the communities, volunteers will also help in the running of educational reinforcement programs, and assist at understaffed schools.

Every 3 months, two weeks break is scheduled so volunteers have an opportunity to relax or travel around Peru and other areas of South America. To help you make the most of your time on the program, there are additional opportunities available; such as 40 hours of one-on-one Spanish classes as well as adventure activities including a three-day hiking trip to the Colca Canyon to see Condors, a mountain bike trip to Chachani and a guided trip to Salinas Salt Plain.

How does this program make a difference?

As with our similar projects in Latin America, our aims are first and foremost in education, and pay particular focus on literacy and educational reinforcement for the children of each community. Global Vision International, with the full support of the leaders of the communities and the schools, aims to tackle these issues. As GVI's volunteers actually do the teaching alongside the local teachers and on their own, we can group the children by age and grade, to pay closer attention to the children and the required subjects, and identify those children who require further help. Coupled with paying for the school supplies, it is hoped that more children will attend and will receive the attention needed for their standard of education to improve.

Highlights

* Live with a host family in Peru
* Learn or develop your Spanish
* Teaching and helping indigenous children and adults
* Explore the spectacular Peruvian region on the side trips by bike, foot and on horseback
* Take cultural workshops and excursions
* Amazing community interaction

Qualifications

No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From USD 7,990

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials abroad

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Community Development
• Education
• Primary Education
• Teaching
• Volunteering

Age Range

18-65

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of Maximum 2

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

GVI's Mission Statement

Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded

1998