Support underprivileged kids while immersing in Peruvian culture
The experience
In the CASA Project, you’ll support underprivileged children by helping with homework, engaging in fun, creative activities, and offering thoughtful attention. Through arts, crafts, and play, you’ll foster their intellectual and emotional growth, providing the love and care they need to thrive. As a part of this initiative, you will be able to make a real impact in their lives while immersing yourself in the unique and rich Peruvian culture.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Sports:
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
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 activities, cleaning supplies, wages of dedicated staff like teachers, 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 Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
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 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
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The CASA Project is a program dedicated to supporting underprivileged children in the Peruvian Andes by offering a safe and nurturing environment where they can receive help with their studies, engage in creative activities, and enjoy playful moments after school. You’ll play a key role in fostering their growth—both academically and emotionally—while providing the love and care they might lack at home. Here’s how:
• Academic support: you’ll assist children with their homework, helping them grasp essential concepts and develop their intellectual skills in a supportive and fun environment.
• Creative activities: through arts, crafts, drawing, and painting, you’ll encourage their imagination, creativity, and self-expression, giving them a much-needed outlet for their energy and emotions.
Learn more: www.expandperu.org/en/volunteer-peru-education
Activities & Shift
You will work from 15:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday.
These are the types of activities our volunteers typically perform:
• Help the little ones with their homework
• Lead arts, crafts, drawing, and painting activities
• Play with the children at the park across from the project’s headquarters
• Create their own workshops and games to entertain and educate the kids: from talks about their home countries to games and cooking classes
• Help clean and tidy the space at the end of the day to ensure a welcoming environment for the children the next day
Rules
Respect the rules of coexistence
Health insurance
Motivated
Eager to help
Patience