Community Work with Orphans in Trujillo, Peru

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Trujillo

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: multiple start dates year round

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400yrs of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008.

So far we have achieved 325yrs which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centres
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Want to see Peru's past and present?

Peru is clearly a greedy country; an array of spectacular beaches on its long Pacific coast, world class trekking in the Andes, gloriously thick jungles as well as an ancient civilization or two make it top of most people's South American 'to do' list. Based on the coast, Trujillo is home to most of the above; a lovely coastal resort a stones throw from the Andes and full of the spirit of Peru's past. Half your time here though, will be spent with Peru's future. Our two partner projects here work with abandoned or 'at risk' children and those with mental illnesses. Your day will be varied and duties include physical therapy, playing sports and organizing English workshops, using the skills you've gained from our TEFL certification that is included with the project.

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Highlights: What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"Getting to work with such lovely children from such different backgrounds was an unforgettable experience. Everyone made me feel so welcome it was an easy trip to enjoy." (Simon Maghnagi)

Trujillo is the third largest city in Peru, and is well known for its attractive colonial architecture. It is also home to splendid pre Incan archaeological sites and also the extravagantly named Pyramids of the Temples of the Sun and Moon, which date back about 1500 years.

Qualifications:
- Basic to Intermediate Spanish skills required
- Resume will need to be reviewed for acceptance onto the project

Cost in US$: USD 1,790.00 for 4 weeks, USD 200.00 for every week thereafter

Before you depart we offer:
- detailed information on your project and country
- fundraising advice and support
- visa instruction
- vaccination recommendations
- advice on health, safety & culture shock
- contact details to pass along to your family

When you arrive we provide:
- pick-up from the airport on the designated arrival date
- welcome orientation
- accommodation & food (3 meals a day)
- well-researched, quality placement
- support of in-country i-to-i team

You will always have:
- access to our emergency support team 24/7
- assistance of the global i-to-i staff
- guidance and advice from experienced i-to-i travelers

Salary / Pay: voluntary position.

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

Participants Travel to Peru Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

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