Description

Volunteers in this program teach English to local Peruvian students in English schools. The schools are in need of English speaking volunteers on a regular basis.

In this program, you will be asked to teach 3 classes a day of 60 minutes each or will be just a teacher assistant to improve the pronunciation and English skills of the students. Learners are from 13 to 45 years old and they are not divided by age but by English levels.

Volunteers are provided with a fixed-curriculum, teaching materials and the position is supported by a local teacher coordinator. Our volunteers are asked by school authorities to develop their own projects to help students learn English.

Volunteers are provided with a fixed-curriculum. Teaching materials and the position is supported by a local a teacher coordinator. Our volunteers are asked by school authorities to develop their own projects to help students learn English. As a volunteer you will work for 5-6 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week.

Highlights

The project placements are located in and around the city of Cusco. Most of the volunteer projects are located at a distance of 15-20 minutes from the accommodations and volunteers travel by either bus or taxis upon the distance.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. You do not need formal teaching qualifications or formal teacher training. Volunteers need to have a Basic- Intermediate level of Spanish to enroll in this program.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

What are you Paying For?
* 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
* Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
* Airport Pickup
* Orientation
* Food
* Accommodation
* Travel & Medical Insurance

What's not Included?
* Airfare
* Visa and Visa extension fee
* Airport taxes
* Local Transportation
* Any personal expenses

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• English Teaching
• Teaching

Age Range

17+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006