Help Kids with Mental and Physical Disabilities

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Arequipa,  Huancayo,  Iquitos

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Every Monday

Description: Volunteers can help with daily routines such as feeding and cleaning, and also assist with recreational activities, playing, music and exercising. Joining the local organization in its commitment to serving the physical and mentally disabled population also helps add to the sense of solidarity that nurtures their efforts.

As a volunteer you can help take care of kids with mental and physical disabilities. Disabled Kids lack human rights, social integration and basic support - all due to a severe lack of understanding amongst local communities regarding people with disabilities. Very often disabled kids are excluded and hidden from society under the assumption that they are a burden and unable to contribute anything of value.

In fact, Peru doesn't have access to appropriate equipment and materials because our government does not understand their needs. Orphanages, schools, community centers and special care facilities are places where disabled individuals can receive nutrition, education, health care, and have an opportunity to learn how to integrate into society. By providing individual attention and affection, volunteers offer much needed help to under-staffed organizations with large numbers of children and adults in low-income areas.

Qualifications: It is necessary to have previous work experienced with this kind of kids.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please contact us for more information.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers are creative, responsible, and have a lot of love for the kids, they enjoy to work directly with the local community.

Age Range: 17 +

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 3 - 8

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Awaiting Angels's Mission Statement: With our volunteer programs we aim to give love, care and education to Peruvian children as well as help them to improve their quality of life and to serve as agents of change in our society. To provide short term volunteer opportunities on a low cost to international people through a fast and easy application process. To provide the volunteers with the opportunity to serve close to our communities in a developing country while improving their Spanish language ability. To implement the international rights related to child development. To improve the quality of education in deprived areas of Peru. To explore the use of information and communication technologies for social development. To provide volunteers the opportunity to learn our culture through cultural exchange. Work side-by-side with local people, connect with others from around the world and have time for personal adventures.

Year Founded: 2003