Description

Volunteers and staff at this project in Peru work towards giving a fresh start to youth with disabilities or who have been abused and abandoned. As a volunteer in Peru you will be helping to bring these marginalized children into mainstream society so that they can thrive just like any other normal child. Through education, family support, therapy and a little bit of laughter this center is currently supporting over 200 children and their families.

Highlights

Volunteer Activities
* Teaching assistance needed at the school
* Help supervise the children during excursions
* Teach English to Peruvian staff, children, and parents of children
* Assist with dance and drama workshops
* Help make bread, pizzas, ceramics, jewelry, cards, and t-shirts to sell in the shop
* Youth sports - organize games and tournaments when needed, supervise activities

Qualifications

* Volunteers should be 18 years of age or older and able to make a minimum 4 week commitment (maximum 3 months).
* Volunteers must be patient and willing to work with children who may have some behavioral issues.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

4 weeks: 1,970

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation in a volunteer house
* Arrival pick up from Cuzco airport & drop off upon return
* Transportation to market once a week to buy food
* Meals not included in program cost
* Program coordinator and emergency staff available 24/7
* Orientation pre-departure and upon arrival

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Drama
• Handicapped
• Teaching

Age Range

18 years of age

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement

Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.

Year Founded

1985