Community Work at a Kindergarten in Cusco, Peru

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Please contact GeoVisions for exact dates.

Description: More than 30 students attend this day care and kindergarten. Generally, they come from poor families that work in the market where the school is located. The school itself still has poor infrastructure and lacks an array of items and opportunities it needs to be a better center of learning.

As a teaching assistant, participants can help take steps towards improving the children's well-being and education. Participants spend time with the children, playing, singing, feeding and taking care of them. In the free time they have away from the school, participants will have a chance to explore the city of Cusco, including a walking tour of this landmark city of the Incan empire. Volunteers live with families in Cusco who have been specially selected for the program and have a great interest in sharing their culture and also learning about yours.

Volunteer Activities May Include:

- Spend time with the children playing and singing
- Feed and take care of young kids ages 2-5
- Share culture with host family

All GeoVisions programs include accommodation, most meals, airport pick-up, orientation, in-country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure support, and 24 hour emergency answering service.

Cost in US$: $1210 for 2 weeks.

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 Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded: 2001