Sharing dreams-Peru

Volunteer Work in Peru with Sharing Dreams-Peru

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Location
Peru: Huancayo

Program Duration
2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program
2-4 weeks

Dates
throughout the year from January to December

  • Description

    We do a social voluntary direct job, without middlemen, in populations and human groups where there is no presence of other organizations; where you find a greater quantity of children and adults in need of support, in a place where in normally does not arrive.

    In the year 2009, we initiated the project "the magical house", directed to the children that live in and belong to one of the poorest zones of Huancayo. In this area, water supply, utilities, and drainage are insufficient; the infantile malnutrition is generalized, many of the children are orphaned, while others work to help their families, neglecting their education. Many are left alone while his/her parents are out working.

    We helped to change this situation, not only in the material aspect, also, giving a new motivation to the children, accompanying them, attentively and showing them affection.

    They will be able to see the future with optimism, with bigger force to face life and its challenges, and at the same time teaching them unity and solidarity.

    The Magical House

    "Volunteer work with Children"

    There are many children with desires to play with you and share in some special moments.

    This is a project where the Volunteer will be able to interact directly with the children, teaching them various responsibilities, helping in their education. Accompany them by helping to reinforce his/her self-esteem and give strength to their motivation. Work with many enthusiasts and with children starting at the tender age of 5 to 12 years.

    They learn in an entertaining way, useful lessons for their future, without having to leave the innocence of being a child, in an environment filled with peace, love and tolerance, where we can all learn through playing.

    Activities: These are some of the activities that you can accomplish with the children:

    * Art in Paper Form
    * Crafts
    * Peruvian and global culture
    * Drawing and Painting
    * Theater and Acting
    * Photography
    * Music, Dances of Peru and of the World
    * Pastry and Bakery, Candy and Chocolates
    * Moral Values and Self-esteem
    * Cleanliness and Nutrition
    * Ecology and Recycling
    * Tolerance and Social Co-habitation
    * Sports
    * Recreational Games
    * Excursions and Entertaining Walks.

    Do you have some more ideas? They will be very welcome!

    Accompaniment and Tutorship:

    This is an activity in which the children establish friendships and in which they are taught the abilities needed to be able to confront the problems and challenges that may surface in life; It helps them to discover the many possibilities and opportunities in terms of dealing with the difficulties in life. You are more than a tutor - you are a friend, developing positive relations that have a true impact on the children and their futures.
    It is a important to the children to have positive influences, to help them succeed in life!

    Volunteering teaching English:

    This is a special Project! The teaching of the English language has a lot of importance nowadays, because it has become a universal language. With a knowledge of the English language, the children will have access to better opportunities in his/her future.

    * You can choose only to teach English if you desire, like your principal activity of your voluntary enlistment.
    * It is not necessary for you to have previous experience. You are a great candidate if you have creativity, logic, and enthusiasm.
    * The children develop in a variety of ways, in a vivential and entertaining manner.

  • Highlights

    * We are a real organization "open source", you can participate freely, and are an alternative to commercial programs or travel agencies.
    * Volunteer Free, no hidden fees,
    * if you wish, we can find accommodation, comfortable and safe, with basic amenities. at low cost.
    * Free trips to various tourist attractions and beautiful places, near and around the project.
    * Free Spanish-language support (theoretical and experiential) and free cooking courses Peruvian Quechua language (language of the Incas) society and folklore of Peru
    * information and guidance to the various tourist attractions of Peru (Machu Picchu, Cusco, Nazca, the Amazon jungle...)

  • Qualifications

    * 18 + years of age
    * No need to have previous experience in volunteer
    * Basic Spanish (optional)
    * Fill out the registration form.also, you need to contact through a credible profile social networking (eg Facebook) and a brief interview by phone or skype.
    * Volunteers that are responsible, comprehensive, adaptable.
    * It is necessary vaccines and some health insurance.
    * A minimal volunteer work is 4 weeks,but we can discuss longer or shorter periods.

  • Languages

    • Dutch
    • English
    • Spanish

  • Cost in US$:

    Approximately 100 to 900 dollars

  • Cost Includes:

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

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Agriculture
    • Anthropology
    • Appropriate Technology
    • Archaeology
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • Building/construction Projects
    • Business
    • Childcare/children
    • Community Development
    • Community Health
    • Community Organizing
    • Computer Training
    • Cooking
    • Culture
    • Disability Issues
    • Eco-tourism
    • Education
    • English Teaching
    • Environment
    • Food
    • Gardening
    • Gender Issues
    • Housing
    • Marketing
    • Media Work
    • Medicine
    • Nutrition
    • Office Work
    • Organic Farming
    • Orphans
    • Painting
    • Planting
    • Popular Education
    • Sanitation
    • Social Services, Social Work
    • Solar & Hydro Projects
    • Sports
    • Strategic Planning
    • Street Kids
    • Teaching
    • Tourism
    • Translation
    • Tree Planting
    • Tutor
    • Volunteer Management
    • Volunteering
  • Typical Volunteer

    although we are very flexible and understanding, we suggest some routines: -breakfast (8.00 am), shopping, planning and coordination for volunteer work and travel (9.00 to 11.00 am), lunch 12:30 to 2 pm) Volunteer projects (3.30 to 5.30), dinner 6.30 pm; courses language and coordination (7.30-8.30) 9.00 onwards free. on Fridays, Saturday and Sunday Excursions usually travel or expedition

  • Age Range

    18 to 60 years, available for children under 18 years in the company of parents or adults

  • 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

    • Dormitory
    • Group living
    • Guest House
    • Home-stays

  • Participants Travel

    Independently or in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently or in Groups of 2-20

  • Application Process Involves

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
    • Phone/Video Interview
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    48 hours

  • Sharing dreams-Peru's Mission Statement

    One of our primary objectives is to positively impact the lives of children in the poorest communities in Huancayo and Peru, providing them with support, both material and emotional, and helping them to develop the skills they need to achieve success in their lives. We wish to promote cultural exchange between our volunteers and the local community and to provide our volunteers with an opportunity to have a genuine effect on the lives of people in Huancayo (and eventually in other parts of Peru) by working directly with them. Volunteers have much freedom in creating programs to suit their individual strengths and talents. We wish to foster sustainable economic, social, environmental, and educational development in the poorest populations and social groups in Peru. Additionally, we aspire to create greater ecological consciousness in order to protect our environment and biodiversity and to protect and promote the rich cultural inheritance of Peru.

  • Year Founded

    2009

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