Community Work At an Orphanage in Limatambo

  Peru

Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 2009: April 17, May 22, June 26, July 31, Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 20

Description: On this orphanage project, volunteers will live in and help run an orphanage. The orphanage is located approximately two and a half hours from the city of Cusco in Limatambo. More than forty kids between the ages of seven and sixteen live there and other children from towns close to the area walk up to two hours to come to school. This place can be expressed as a small village. The complex is made up of dorms for the volunteers, a school, a medical center, carpentry and a small farm. Volunteers will be able to help in every daily task and the orphanage would be happy to utilize any special skills..

All of the programs in Peru include transportation from the airport to their host family, a short orientation, twenty-four hour assistance, a walking tour of Miraflores, half board (two meals per day) six days a week as well as information on travel around the country.

Highlights: Peru, home of the great Inca Empire, is a country of deep history and culture. It is a magical location that contains one of the richest biodiversities on Earth. Peru is the third biggest country in South America and it ranges from the beautiful coast line to the spectacular Andes mountains and down again to the dense Amazon River basin.

The culture of Peru is comprised of the multicultural layers of many great civilizations. The heritage of the Inca's has been passed down not only by their spectacular ruins but also with the Quechua language, which is still spoken in many areas of the country. You can wander the around colonial cities which have preserved the legacy of the Spanish conquistadors. You will be able to explore the lost city of Machu Picchu and ponder the enigma of the Nazca Lines.

Cost in US$: Please see website for pricing.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: All volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs. All interested participants must complete a GeoVisions application.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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Year Founded: 2001