Education Program Coordinator

  Peru

• Lima: 
Lima

Term: Fall 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: September 10, 2009 until December 20, 2009

Description: Looking to make a difference? Be a part of something NEW!

Work directly with our board members of LLI in coordinating and establishing our Education Programs in Ate-Vitarte, Lima, Peru. You are needed and you will make a difference! An ideal volunteer candidate for this position would be independently minded, able to handle many responsibilities, have at least an intermediate level of conversational Spanish, and a desire to join with LLI to educate poor women and children. We ask the volunteer be available for at least 8 weeks, however we are flexible. Please contact us for details concerning housing.

Highlights: Gain insight into community development, share your love of education and make a difference while doing so!

Qualifications: Volunteers should be independent, responsible, able to adapt to new situations, a desire to educate, and a passion to help a poor community in need! Also, all volunteers must be over the age of 18 and in good health.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Our typical volunteer with LLI is someone who is passionate about helping people and education!

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

The Light and Leadership Initiative's Mission Statement: The Light and Leadership Initiative's mission is to respond to the needs of the women in Huaycan, located in the Ate-Vitarte district of Lima, Peru in their struggle out of poverty by improving the availability and quality of education offered to women and children. Through workshops and classes, women are empowered to better care for themselves and their families by improving both their physical and emotional well being, as well as advancing their skills in the workforce. Children are offered similar opportunities and learn the value of education and respect for one's community. We believe the women and children of the Ate-Vitarte district will become positive leaders for change through love, support, and education.

Year Founded: 2008

The Light and Leadership Initiative is a Presbyterian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.