Description

Volunteer with an organization in Cusco, Peru that provides education for deaf and mentally handicapped children and adults. The organization has a faculty of 26 staff, a psychologist, language therapist, and physical therapist who work together to develop the children mentally and physically. The organization also provides special training for parents, teaching them ways to work with their disabled children in order to stimulate the child's development. Classes are scheduled daily from 8 AM to 1 PM, during which time volunteers are expected to assist teachers in the classroom. In the afternoon, volunteers are needed to play with the children. Volunteers can take the children for walks or can organize special workshops for the children such as theater, music or cooking.

Highlights

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

Qualifications

Understanding of Spanish is recommended.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• 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 Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Written Application

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