Description

Arrive in Northern Peru for a weekend orientation before beginning your service as instructors and assistants in WAVES Educational Surf programs with local youth. Surf world class waves. Spanish and surf classes are available.

Based on your skills and experience you will contribute to the Educational Surf program as an instructor or assistant in one of the following program areas: English and Arts, Environmental Conservation, Small Business Development, Swimming and Surfing. You will stay in the home of a local family and share your meals with other volunteers staying there. The minimum commitment is 2 weeks. You can extend your service by increments of 1 week. After 8 weeks qualify for limited internships.

Highlights

World class waves. Surf and Spanish lessons available while not volunteering. Visits to local caves. Diet composed of fresh fruits and vegetables, local seafood.

Travel Types

• Birdwatching
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Eco Tours
• Fishing
• Heritage Tourism
• Kitesurfing/Kiteboarding
• Sports
• Surfing
• Volunteering

Qualifications

No special requirements are necessary, other than a willingness to work with youth, flexibility, tolerance for the unexpected (power outages, water shortage, etc) and sense of adventure.

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 1085

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

Costs for the volunteer positions are broken down into two components: 1) Volunteer Contribution or donation and 2) Program Fees. The volunteer contribution is a one-time tax-deductible donation of USD 495 used to support the operation of the not-for-profit in the local community and provide the infrastructure to do so.

Program fees are USD 295/week for each and every week on the program. Program fees include: food, lodging, transportation to Lobitos from Northern Peru regional capital Talara, pre-project preparation, local support, health and safety management, surfboard use and contribution to the salaries of local staff. Therefore, the total for a two-week program is USD 1,085. A month-long volunteer stay would cost USD 1,675. Internships are available to volunteers who complete 8 weeks of volunteer service.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

A typical volunteer has a strong desire to have fun while doing good. Previous volunteers have ranged from gap-year travelers to corporate volunteers taking a break from the daily grind. Some volunteers don't surf, but many have a desire to improve their surfing or learn how.

Age Range

varies

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of no more than 11

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WAVES for Development's Mission Statement

WAVES for Development uses surfing to make the world a better place by combining Education programs that develop youth into healthy & empowered adults with Surf Voluntourism programs that engage travelers & transform their views of the world and themselves. Our community-based education program promote: Cultural Exchange and Understanding, Life Skills / Healthy Living, Environmental Conservation, Social Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Tourism.

Year Founded

2008