Description

Volunteer at our vibrant and exciting center in Peru. Work with children and young people who have special needs or have been abused or abandoned.

Kiya Survivors provide love, support, education, and therapy for special needs children, young people and their families. Our projects make a huge difference to the communities and the families that we work with. Volunteering with Kiya Survivors is a fun and hugely rewarding experience!

We have been running our successful volunteer programs since 2002. We offer a flexible volunteer experience to suit your interests. You can volunteer as a teaching assistant, have fun helping out with workshops including art, drama, and cooking, or get involved with sporting events. You can even further your skills by shadowing our trained physiotherapist, social worker or psychologist.

Contact us now for more information and application form!

"Deciding to volunteer with Kiya Survivors has been the best decision Ive made so far and Im finding myself in the middle of having the time of my life every day!" Anne Clara-Laugesen

Highlights

Every volunteer will have a unique experience with Kiya Survivors. Here are just a few of the benefits to volunteering with us:

* Gain new skills and confidence
* Flexible program to suit you
* Experience the culture of Peru
* Learn Spanish
* Volunteer coordinator gives you training and 24 hour support
* Training is available in the UK before departure (optional)
* You will help to support our vital projects!

Qualifications

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, in good health, enthusiastic and compassionate.

We value volunteers of all backgrounds, experience and interests.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please contact us for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure
• Food
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

We offer a range of programmes and pricing options, including home stay or independent living options, city tours, treks to Machu Picchu, Spanish lessons and internal flights.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

You must have a passion for the cause, be friendly and willing to work hands on. Being a volunteer can be demanding and challenging but it is also great fun and incredibly rewarding.

Age Range

18 upwards

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 months

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Kiya Survivors's Mission Statement

Kiya Survivors aims to offer children and young people with special needs living in poverty, a proper education and the love and support they deserve.

Year Founded

2001