Teaching English at a Lima Orphanage

  Peru

• Lima: 
Lima

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

Description: Do you want to develop your teaching skills where it will be most appreciated?

Lima houses roughly a third of Peru's entire population so it's 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 can't 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.

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Highlights: Was there a part of the project that changed the way you look at the world or affected you in some way?

"The day can be challenging but it's worth it for that 'end of day' feeling. The sparkling eyes and the smiles on the children's faces make me feel like I have a real purpose. The children really appreciate your efforts; I love them!"
(Jackqueline Raastad)

Qualifications:
* Independence, enthusiasm, flexibility and a willingness to work hard!
* Basic Spanish skills required.

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 Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, 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