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: 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 civilisation or two make it top of most peoples 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 organising English workshops.

*Project details:
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.

We work with two very worthwhile projects. The Hogar de Nina cares for abandoned or at risk children, and the Centro Educativo Carlos A. Mannucci looks after kids/adults with mental disabilities like Down's Syndrome, autism and deafness.

The Centro Educativa Carlos A. Mannucci was founded 44 years ago as a charity, and around 20 years later the centre received recognition as a public school, and nowadays it is partly financed by the government and partly by the parents, through tuition fees.

The Hogar de Nina was founded in 1947 and presently houses about 70 children and teenagers who have been abandoned or who are at risk. In this home the girls receive shelter, food, education, health care and attention.

We also have the opportunity to combine working in one of these centres with teaching in a local school also based in Trujillo. Antonio Torres Araujo school is both a primary and secondary school and have the need for English teachers

*Why the project needs volunteers:
All projects lack funds in order to hire staff and buy resources so volunteers play an important role in brightening and improving the lives of some of the most vulnerable Peruvians imaginable.

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Highlights:
* Challenging yourself and making a small but real difference to the lives of those at the project
* Exploring the Chan Chan ruins and Moche pyramids
* Kicking back and soaking up the atmosphere and culture of this fantastic country

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: What kind of skills you need to go on this type of project:
As the locals do not speak that much English, you'll get more from your experience by learning some Spanish before you start your project. You need to enjoy working with children, be patient, determined, imaginative and mature minded.

Your role as a volunteer:
Depending on which project you are placed at you could be helping with physical therapy, playing sports with the kids, organising English workshops and even leading practical classes in the likes of arts and crafts. Generally you can have the opportunity to teach in the morning and spend the afternoon in one of the two centres for orphans.

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

* Accommodation: Shared room in homestay
* Food: Breakfast and dinner
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
* Training: In-country orientation
* Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

When you go on an i-to-i volunteer program we want you to have the best possible time abroad, so we include these important services.

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

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-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