Description

You can be THE difference in a child's life! Work with us in an orphanage or boys' home to improve educational and social opportunities for young students. Read books in English, help them with art work, assist teachers with recreational activities, and work on labor projects. This is a great opportunity for students, families and enthusiastic individuals of all ages!

Global Volunteers works very closely with local host partners in Lima on a wide variety of work projects to deliver essential services to children....from infants through teens. We have over 29 years experience managing volunteers and providing direct community development assistance, so your contributions will be maximized through our long-standing partnerships.

Work with healthy, bright "at-risk" children, while immersing yourself in a complex and colorful culture. What's more, a donation from your service program fee is directly invested into the ongoing development program to ensure that your work is continued.

Highlights

Help at-risk children grow and develop. You can often interact with toddlers and pre-schoolers who need you to help them with simple activities:

* arts and craft projects
* outdoor recreation
* reading and singing
* preparing for bedtime

English teaching: You may also be asked to teach English language skills to students in the fifth through 12th grades. Most students have had little English language exposure, but are eager to try in small groups. Any native English speaker can be of service on this project. You are not required to have professional classroom experience.

Assist with Labor and Construction: For volunteers who like to roll up their sleeves to make a difference, several pressing labor projects have been identified for immediate attention. Assignments will be made in the areas of painting, carpentry, window and light installation, gardening and general building maintenance.

Qualifications

Volunteers must speak English and be in good health.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1 week: 2,395; 2 weeks: 2,595

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

Your tax-deductible service program fee helps support the ongoing work of the host partner, and covers your food, lodging, in-country transportation, emergency medical evacuation insurance, team leader, project materials and administrative costs.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers typically share common characteristics such as flexibility, compassion, a sense of adventure, and most importantly, the desire to work with and learn from local people in the host community. Volunteers are of all ages, and include families, students, older adults, and are drawn from all occupations and backgrounds from throughout the world.

Age Range

12-95

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 8 to 18

Scholarships are Available

Check with us year-around on avilable fundraising, scholarships and corporate matching gifts.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

12 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Global Volunteers's Mission Statement

Global Volunteers is a private, non-profit (501C-3) tax-exempt organization in consultative status with the United Nations working at the invitation and under the direction of local leaders to deliver the 12 Essential Services to partner communities worldwide. We engage short-term volunteers on long-term development projects to create, nurture and sustain the wellbeing of the world's children - so they can realize the full promise of their human potential. Each year, we mobilize up to 300 teams of volunteers to work alongside local people on work projects central to their advancement. We also raise funds to support our international and domestic partners and to provide sponsorships for educational, social and medical assistance.

Year Founded

1984