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Experience Peruvian culture and help children thrive at school

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The experience

This program supports rural schools in the Peruvian Andes, where volunteers assist teachers and enrich the educational experience. You’ll engage in classroom activities and lead workshops based on your expertise or culture, sparking their curiosity and expanding their worldview. This fulfilling experience offers you a deep sense of purpose while immersing you in the authentic beauty of Peruvian culture, far from typical tourist paths.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 150 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Expand Peru relies on the contributions made by volunteers to sustain its programs. Your financial support covers essential expenses, including the purchase of materials for workshops and activities, wages of dedicated staff like psychologists, and your accommodation. Additionally, these contributions fund the administrative and operational costs that guarantee the continuity of this program. Fees are $150/week or $500/month.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Beginner English

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This program is dedicated to supporting rural schools in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, where volunteers play a vital role in assisting teachers and enhancing the learning experience for children. You’ll have the chance to engage with students of all ages, providing additional support in the classroom and bringing fresh perspectives through workshops on topics related to your expertise, hobbies or home country. Here's how:

• Classroom assistance: working alongside local teachers, offering extra help during lessons, facilitating activities, and ensuring students stay engaged and supported.

• Workshops: sharing your knowledge, skills and culture by organizing workshops on topics such as language, culture, sports or creative arts.

Learn more: www.expandperu.org/en/volunteer-peru-schools

Activities & Shift

You will work from 8:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday. These are the types of activities our volunteers typically perform:

• Help the little ones with their school activities
• Lead arts, crafts, drawing, and painting activities
• Play with the children
• Create their own workshops and games to entertain and educate the kids: from talks about their home countries to games and cooking classes