Empower through Education: Volunteer with kids in Iquitos, Peru!

United Kingdom

5

I had an absolutely incredible time working with Casa Ainbo! The family you stay with are so welcoming, generous and fun. They're always happy to help you however they can and they treat you like a member of the family. I recommend staying here for as long as you can so you can really invest time with the kids. There are a variety of things you can do to help. During my time here I taught English; helped with a range of homework; supported with sports and assisted with events amongst other things. Iquitos is an amazing place and a real adventure and I hope to return someday in the future.

about 2 months ago

Karin replied

Oli!!
Thank you so much for all your help! It was amazing having you with us!
And you are right, the longer you stay the better it is for you as a volunteer and for the kids.
Hope to see you again πŸ˜πŸ’•

Portugal

5

This experience was really really special to me! The host family was amazing and made me feel at home every single day! Perfect volunteer opportunity for travellers that love a strong and true cultural exchange. I'll be back for sure in the future! Thank you! ❀️

about 2 months ago

Karin replied

Diogo!
Thanks for the kind words πŸ™πŸΌπŸ˜Š

We will be waiting for you and your amazing energy ❀️

Germany

5

I applied to stay for one month but decided to stay for almost two, because I really love the house and I felt like it is hard to build a stronger connection with the kids in such a short time. I gave art clases and the kids really loved them. I was free to do whatever I want and to use all the materials so we could get really creative. I loved seeing the kids getting creative. Especially the kids that think they cannot really draw. If you plan your clases well you can make the kids really happy. The other days we helped them with their homework, which also is really important. I recommend

3 months ago

Karin replied

Milena!
We were so lucky to have you with us!
And you are right, it is better to come for a longer time in order to connect well with the kids and live a positive impact.
Thank you so much for everything!
You are always welcome backπŸ˜ŠπŸ’•

Ireland

5

This is an absolutely wonderful project. The family who take you in our lovely, warm and kind. If you show them respect and kindness they will take you as one of their own. The work itself is incredibly rewarding and you get to help kids who really appreciate the work that you do. Iquitos is a really interesting city also. Would definitely recommend

4 months ago

United States

4

Firstly, I want to say the family is incredible and super warm. They treat you like their own. I think I arrived at a strange time around Christmas so didn't get to work with the kids as much. I felt the organization its self can be a lot more organized and needs more employees to truly support the kids. I enjoyed my stay but also felt that with more organization or lesson planning and communication I could have been much more useful. Overall I am grateful for the experience. Thank you!

8 months ago

Karin replied

Thank you for you review and input bukht. This is very important for us to learn and grow. With the New year starting, we will set goals and find ways to be more organised. Thank you for your time πŸ˜ŠπŸ™πŸΌ

Norway

5

The family you stay with is the warmest and most welcoming! I really felt like a part of the family. Overall I had a great experience at casa ainbo. The kids are amazing and curious, even if there's a bit of a language barrier. So I would recommend knowing a little bit of Spanish. But there's many ways to help out, the most important thing is to have an open mind and bring a positive energy. Don't be afraid to ask questions! Generally in South America I've experienced that there's not always the best information flow, but be curious and ask is my best advice.

9 months ago

Mexico

5

It's the best volunteer experience I've ever participated in. The welcome I received from the day I arrived was incredible! I learned so much from the people I met here, and I really enjoyed the activities! Interacting with the children and learning at Casa Ainbo was one of the most beautiful experiences. Thank you to Ericka and her entire family for being so warm and making me feel at homeπŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

11 months ago

Karin replied

Muchas gracias Valeria! It was a pleasure having you with us! Thank you for all your help and good vibes! We will miss youπŸ₯°

Czech Republic

5

Hello, I was happy to spend my 3 weeks in the school and living with family. It was amazong jungle experience.:) I recommend.

12 months ago

Karin replied

Thank you so much for your time! We were happy to host you and you are always welcome πŸ’“πŸ€—

Austria

5

We had an absolutely wonderful experience staying with our host family in Iquitos. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and felt right at home. One of the highlights of our stay was interacting with the children. They were incredibly open, friendly, and full of energy. It was inspiring to see how ambitious they are, eager to learn and engage with us despite the language barrier at times. They were curious about our culture and shared so much about theirs, making our experience in Iquitos all the more enriching.

12 months ago

Karin replied

Laura! Thank you so much for your time and love. A lot of our work is possible thanks to volunteers like you. You are always welcome ❀️

Austria

5

My friend and I stayed with the host family for three weeks and we really had a great time there. Although you live with quite a lot of people together it did not feel like it and we spent a great time with the host family as well as the other volunteers. The school is really nice to teach and the kids are great. You get an schedule with the start of your work and you have fixed working times. Our beginner level of Spanish was here not too much of a problem as the kids are willing to follow your guidance. In our free time we had the chance to go to the jungle and enjoy the time at the beach🌊

about 1 year ago

Karin replied

We are really happy to hear that you had a good time with us! We are super grateful for your help and support. All the best and we hope to see you again soon πŸ’“

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