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At-Risk Youth Social Work Internship in Peru
Intern at an NGO that aims to improve the life of at-risk youth in a rural town outside of Cusco. The center is home to between 20 and 50 children, from infants to teens, at any given time. Apart from having a roof on their heads, they are given food, healthcare and education. Some of these kids come from impoverished families without enough income means to feed them. The organization’s initiative...
Intern at an NGO that aims to improve the life of at-risk youth in a rural town outside of Cusco. The center is home to between 20 and 50 children, from infants to teens, at any given time. Apart from having a roof on their heads, they are given food, healthcare and education. Some of these kids come from impoverished families without enough income means to feed them. The organization’s initiatives help prepare these children to ultimately live a life independent of the project. You will take on the role of an at-risk youth social worker, supporting the project’s growth and impact on children and adolescents. Bring your skills and ideas to activities like English workshops, art and painting, sports, and computer science. You will provide the kids attention and help with homework. You will...
Program Highlights
Help a local NGO in Peru provide support and better futures for at-risk youth.
Gain an insight into the challenges facing a small organization while catering to children and teens from impoverished families.
Gain hands-on experience in social work, helping to build your CV for future employment prospects.
Immerse yourself fully into Spanish language and culture while working with the NGO’s local staff and staying in a homestay.
Spend your spare time enjoying a broad range of activities, from visiting tourist spots to dancing in a salsa club.
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Quick Details
- Cusco, Peru
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Social Work
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
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Locations
- Cusco, Peru
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Social Work
Availability
Years Offered: 2023, 2024
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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