Teach Children Music in Peru

Local children are able to attend school, considering Trujillo’s public school system. But the quality of education, especially arts, is low and limited. And while a study has shown the importance of extracurricular activities in preventing involvement with gangs and crime among at-risk kids, the lack of funds makes it almost impossible for public schools to sustain music programs. As a result, only a few children or adults have the privilege to learn to play an instrument, and a huge percentage of the population has little to no knowledge of classical music.

As a volunteer of Vive Peru’s music program, you will help address this issue. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the staff of Trujillo’s Youth Orchestra, organizing workshops with kids and youth from various economic ...