Description

Rural Kindergartens seek the comprehensive development of children through activities of cognitive, motor, affective and social skills. The difference between a kindergarten in a city is that the rural Kindergartens often are run by mothers of the community (called "entertainers" or "promoters"). These "teachers" receive training and then are monitored regularly (ideally once a week) for lecturer (called "teacher coordinators"). In addition rural Kindergartens are formed on the basis of community participation.

Volunteers play the role of helping the "entertainers" or "promoters" to achieve the goals of the month. Usually there are up to 42 kids for just 1 entertainer or promoter.

Basic Information about the Program is as follows:
* The children are aged between three and five years.
* There are an approximately of 30-40 kids in one classroom.
* Some centers are basic; there are old mini tables and chairs, educational games and teaching materials.
* The Kindergartens are located mostly in depressed areas.
* Kids are learning spelling and basic directions in order to be prepared for elementary schools.

The main role of volunteers in this program is to help to the entertainers or promoters to check home works, check tests, distribute meals at break time, organize the activities for the next day, clean the classroom and decorate it.

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.

During your Free Time
Volunteers are free to visit and see places or do shopping during their free time. Cusco's main attraction is Macchu Picchu where volunteers can stay for 1 or 2 days according to their budgets. Volunteers can explore nearest cities around Cusco, like Arequipa, Puno and Puerto Maldonado. (Weekends)

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 a basic - intermediate level of Spanish for this program.

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

• Childcare/children
• Teaching
• Volunteering

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