Description

Work with a Peruvian non-profit that strives to improve the life of Andean people living in poverty. Volunteers work in small indigenous Peruvian villages and carry out projects in health, education, micro-finance, environmental conservation, counseling, construction work, orphanages, art instruction and more.

Highlights

This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - Check out our website for more details!

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Quechua
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• In-Person Interview Required

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded

1993