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Global Volunteer Network

P O Box 30-968
Lower Hutt
Wellington,
New Zealand
Phone: +++64 4 5699080
Fax: +++64 4 5699081

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Volunteer in Peru

  Peru
  • Cusco: 
  • Cusco
  • All Other Areas in Peru: 
  • Arequipa

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Volunteers start on either the first or third Monday of every month

Description: The Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities to work on a range of projects in Peru. Volunteers can become involved in childcare, teaching, construction, healthcare and conservation projects.

Volunteers may choose to work in the following areas:

Childcare: At childcare placements volunteers assist the children with their homework, organise educational activities and provide the children with love and attention. Volunteers can also work with street children at two shelters located in Cusco, helping with a feeding program and also teaching basic English.

Teaching English: At teaching English placements volunteers assist the full time teacher with speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar, and vocabulary lessons. Volunteers may also be asked to help with specific learners in terms of their pronunciation and for one-on-one tutoring.

Construction: At construction projects volunteers assist with construction and/or renovation usually at a childcare project. Construction projects change all the time, but our partner organization is currently helping to build a new orphanage in Oropesa, near Cusco.

Healthcare: At healthcare projects volunteers work at a clinic which offers healthcare to low-income families. Volunteers work on a rotation system to assist and gain experience in different departments of the clinic.

Conservation: At conservation projects volunteers can work at a zoo in Cusco assisting with cleaning and feeding.

Highlights: Peru boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in South America and volunteers will primarily be based in the city of Cusco, the historical capital of the Inca Empire. In contrast to its stunning geography, which attracts growing numbers of international visitors to Peru, poverty and unemployment remain high throughout rural regions and more than half of the population live below the poverty line.

Qualifications: As a volunteer in Peru you must:

    * be at least 18 years of age
    * have no health problems
    * for the Healthcare Program volunteers must have a minimum basic level of Spanish, be studying medicine or have a qualification in medicine, nursing or related subject.
    * for the Construction and Conservation programs volunteers must be physically fit.

Languages :
  • English

Cost in US$: Please see website for details

Cost Includes :
  • Food
  • Housing
  • In-country orientation/Training
  • In-country staff support
  • Language instruction
  • Written materials pre-departure
Cost Include Description:
The in-country fee covers your breakfast, lunch and dinner, accommodation, orientation session, airport pick-up and Spanish lessons. The other costs you will need to meet are your flights, tourist visa (if applicable), shots, travel insurance, and departure tax. You will also need to cater for other expenses including transport to your project each day (approx. US $0.20 per day), bottled water, personal costs, beverages, and entertainment.

Experience Required: yes

For the Healthcare Program volunteers must have a minimum basic level of Spanish, be studying medicine or have a qualification in medicine, nursing or related subject.

Volunteer Types :
  • animal welfare
  • building maintenance
  • childcare/children
  • conservation
  • English teaching
  • health care
  • renovation
  • street kids
  • teaching
  • volunteering

Age Range: 18+

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

Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

  • Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

  • Alumni Network

Global Volunteer Network's Mission Statement: The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a private, Non Government Organization (NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our incorporation number is WN/1194442. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.

Year Founded: 2000

 



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