Teaching English at an Orphanage or in Schools in Lima

  Peru

• Lima: 
Lima

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: multiple dates year round

Description: Lima houses roughly a third of Peru's entire population so i'ts no wonder it cuts a somewhat untidy figure as it bursts at the seams. Such a big city in such a small country, Lima has experienced the predictable invasion of people from the countryside in search of a better life. As a result, parts of the city have become very overcrowded and resources cant stretch to meet the needs of everyone. The schools we work with need volunteers to teach English to their students, as they have very limited budgets. Though underfunded, these schools still offer the children their best hope of an education and a better future, and your efforts make that more likely.

*Project details:
We work with several schools in Lima, Peru's capital. One school is a mixed public school that was founded in 1964, at the primary level there are 12 teachers and 24 classrooms, each class having approximately 30 children. An English teaching progamme has been introduced at this level and the school is needing help for this to continue.   

Another school was founded in 1964 and was named in honour of a Peruvian hero who fought at the Pacific war against Chile. There are 14 teachers in the primary level and 22 teachers in the secondary level. Classrooms comprise of about 25 children, primary level are aged 6 to 12 years and secondary level are aged 13 to 17 years.

*Why the project needs volunteers:
The schools need volunteers to teach English to their students, as they have very limited resources, in common with many schools in Peru. Volunteers are very much appreciated for their native English, teaching skills, hard work and enthusiasm! Volunteers who can help are highly valued for the skills and positive attitude they bring.

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Highlights:
* Helping to improve the English language abilities of the children at your project
* Sampling the wonderful food of Lima - rightly famous for it's seafood
* Getting to know your homestay family. Probably the best way to understand Peruvian life

Qualifications: What kind of skills you need to go on this type of project:
You need to have basic level Spanish to work in the schools, and you should learn as much as you can before you go. You should be a confident communicator, enjoy working with children, patient and above all hard working and enthusiastic!

Your role as a volunteer:
Typical activities include teaching English to the students.
At the orphanage you may be working with children aged between 1 and 13 you would be teaching English and you may have the possibility of getting involved in extra curricular activities, such as drawing, music and crafts work, as well as helping with babies and social activities.

Cost in US$: USD 1535.00 for 4 weeks, USD 220.00 for every week thereafter

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 50,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994