Educational Assistance in the Villages of Huancayo

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Huancayo

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Schools in the rural settings do not receive the same amount of attention and help as the ones in the cities. They are faced with a multitude of problems - logistical, economical and technical, and chronically suffer for personnel shortage. The education is kept at the very basic level and there is almost no possibility of any after-school activities which would allow children to develop their personal interests. Thus, the children attending these schools do not have the same opportunities as their peers in the cities. That is why we decided to work in these zones and to provide assistance where it is truly needed.

In after school programs and on an independent level this project helps children in reading, writing and with their homework.

The majority of the children have never had a proper childhood, and they need to learn to be children again, so that they can learn how to live in society. This could be done with activities in which they are encouraged to express and share their emotions.

Therefore we teach courses of English, arts, sports, outdoor activities etc. which will help the children to be more confident and sociable.

Highlights: Esperanza Peru offers volunteers a unique blend of work, cultural immersion, and fun. All ages and skill levels are invited to apply. Everyone has something to offer!

Qualifications: To be one of our volunteers you need to be 18 years old and have high school education as minumum. The principal requirement is the desire of helping others.

Who can volunteer?

* Anyone who's willing to dedicate their time to making a difference
* University diploma or specialized studies not obligatory
* Various professional / everyone willing to dedicate his/her time to the project.
* Specialized Personnel: We always could use the services of Educators - all levels and specialization / English teachers / Various other professional with some experiences in education and arts
* Volunteers wanting to work in this project must have confidence.
* Minimum time two weeks.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: from 150 dollars to 390 dollars

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Almost anybody can be a volunteer with the Esperanza Peru program. We welcome people from all countries to share in the Perivuan way of life and to learn our customs and way of life. What we require from our volunteers is enthusiasm, open mindness and a willingness to help and learn. If you; are Mature, compassionate, self motivated, team worker, impartial.

Age Range: from 18 to 55

This Program is open to Worldwide 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

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Esperanza Peru's Mission Statement: We are a non-profit organization concerned with improving the quality of life of the residents of the Central Andes in Peru living in extreme poverty. We work in a direct and very special manner with children in the rural areas, as with orphans and abandoned children through the programs and projects focused on the promotion of comprehensive social, cultural, economic and educational growth of this vulnerable population.

Year Founded: 2008