Description

Volunteers joining this program work in a public school for children with Down syndrome. The project is located in an urban area of Cusco. The school helps children with Down syndrome and kids with disabilities to develop their skills in areas such as ceramics, cooking, gardening, computers, basic subjects, etc. There are about 250 students, divided in 6 levels as per their progress and performance. There are 4 to 15 students per class, and 15 people working for the school. The school also needs a phonoaudiologist, psycho pedagogue, psychologist, physiotherapist, genetic specialists, nurses and social workers.

Volunteers in this program work as class assistants of different classes like in ceramics, cooking, gardening, computers, basic subjects, sports, music and dances. Volunteers will prepare games, songs and activities to help students in their learning process.

You can bring toys, clothes, notebooks, kindergarten and elementary supplies for the school. 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 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 an intermediate level of Spanish for this program.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

• 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

• Disability Issues

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