Description

Volunteers in the Day Care Center program in Peru get an opportunity to help, guide and play with children aged between six months to four years old. There are 8 to 16 kids per day at the care center. The majority of the children are between 1 and 2 years old. The oldest kids are learning how to spell and are doing other basic lessons in preparation for kindergarten. Each centre has only one caregiver and very basic utilities (small old beds, old sheets and blankets, and few pillows). Therefore, the value of having volunteers in these centres is obviously great; it is even more obvious when taking into account that 25% of the children have single mothers and 95% of them come from very difficult background situations.

As a volunteer you will be involved in the day to day care of the children and be involved with playing with the children, running many types of craft activities, teaching some English too or arranging creative activities such as drawing or arts and crafts. You need to help these kids to develop their skills in order to be ready for kindergartens. The day care centers are open Monday to Friday from 08:30 a.m to 16:00 hrs. At each centre the kids have no real schedule, they come to the centres to play, eat and learn basic lessons. This program offers you a chance to use your own creativity in a highly productive manner.

Volunteer work for 4-5 hours/day divided in mornings and afternoons - 5 days a week (volunteers are reminded to remain flexible).

Highlights

Project Location
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

Program Requirements
* 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 should have love for children, plenty of patience and understanding and enthusiasm to make a difference.
* You do not need formal teaching qualifications or formal teacher training.
* Volunteers need to have a basic - intermediate level of Spanish for this program.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

290

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

16-60

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

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