Description

Maximo Nivel offers volunteer and internship projects in Peru and Costa Rica. These projects provide the unique opportunity to live and work in Costa Rica or Peru while experiencing the countries' rich cultural diversity and building your proficiency in Spanish. Through the various project opportunities you are able to make a contribution to global society while at the same time bettering yourself.

Volunteers on construction projects work on repairing or building a new home or school for orphaned children or for a rural village. Construction work will be physically demanding, including digging, removing dirt, carrying bricks, mixing cement, plastering, painting, cleaning, and various other needs related to construction.

Working hours are normally Monday Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm until 4:00pm, though this may vary based on weather, project needs, and construction schedule. At all times you will be supported by in your in-country coordinators, but they will not be on site at your project. There will be a Peruvian foreman leading construction, who will determine your work program.

Highlights

Peru is one of the world's greatest centers of ancient civilization. Prior to the invasion by the Spanish conquistadors, the country's diverse cultures and civilizations, that culminated in the well-known Inca Empire (Tawantinsuyo), were some of the most advanced in the world, and they left behind one of the richest collections of architecture, metallurgy, ceramics, and textiles known to man.

Qualifications

There are no special qualifications - everybody can help out.

The volunteer experience is a commitment that includes a willingness to overcome challenges of various sorts. In cases where volunteers are experiencing difficulties, we strongly encourage creative and collaborative solutions. If you are put in an uncomfortable position, every effort will be made to accommodate you, but it is also important that volunteers remain flexible and understanding. Open-mindedness and patience will go a long way toward ensuring an enjoyable volunteer experience.

Intern Types

• Architecture
• Engineering (Civil)
• Landscape Architecture

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please contact us for more information.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction

Program Fees Include:

Program Includes:
- Personalized volunteer placement based on your skills and interests.
- Safe, comfortable housing and three meals per day Monday - Sunday.
- An experienced English-speaking program manager who will provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- 10 hours per week of intensive Spanish instruction.
- Unlimited free access to high-speed internet and modern computers plus office-wide WiFi access Monday Sunday.
- Free Salsa lessons
- Monthly open-bar International Party
- A toll-free emergency hotline in the U.S.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building Maintenance
• Building/construction Projects
• Infrastructure Planning
• Renovation
• Repairs

Age Range

18 - 75 years old

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Maximo Nivel's Mission Statement

Strives to be the absolute best center for international Work/Study programs, by being the most professional, creative, and hardest-working organization in every country where we operate.

Year Founded

2003