Volunteer in Peru's Rural Schools

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Huancayo,  Rural Areas

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

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 form 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.

Volunteers work closely with the teachers in the formal education system helping with alphabetization and instruction of core subjects. However, they are also encouraged to develop their own programs that will promote creativity and individual thinking, will allow for the development of children's personal interests and in general will broaden their horizons.

Activities to be performed by volunteers:
The most important work of the volunteer in this project is the interaction with the children. They need much attention, dedication and above all, much love. Depending on the strengths and capabilities of each volunteer, a subject/course will be chosen which then will help them to develop and implement their goals. The three classes are:
- English
- Art
- Computation (Math)

If you have other qualities, let us know and we will help organize something special. Remember that everything that can contribute to personal growth and emotional development of children is useful and necessary.

Highlights: Getting involved in our programs will allow you to not only help those that most need it, but also get to know a very different and diverse culture. Most of all, by being useful to the society, you will acquire great experience and personal satisfaction.

Qualifications: For this project a volunteer should be: highly responsible, creative, dynamic and very patient with children.

The children in rural areas tend to be introverted and need a lot of attention.

Volunteer profile:
* Have patience and enjoy working with children.
* Be a person able to work in different mediums with different resources available.
* Be dynamic and have a sense of humor.
* Be agreeable and complete.
* Be open to learn, change and update themselves.
* Capacity to integrate himself quickly.

Cost in US$: starting from US$ 120,-

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: * Has the ability to be a good friend * Has the patience to work and play with children * Is a person who can work with others * Is dynamic and has good humor * Is kind and understanding * Has willingness to learn and improve.

Age Range: 18 to 60

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Expand Peru's Mission Statement: Our mission ist to promote the integral development of children living in extreme poverty in Peru through actions in the interest of human beings and their surroundings. OBJECTIVES: For the children: To improve the quality of life of at-risk children and youth living in extreme poverty from all three of Peru's geographical regions (coast, mountains and rainforest), and to reinforce their integral development. 1. To improve their health, education, and sociability through various volunteering programs. 2. To promote their personal development through a process focusing on their social reintegration. For the volunteers: To give young people from all over the world a chance to work as volunteers in a developing country helping th poorest communities. 1. To enable the volunteers' personal and professional development through work that allows them to grow as individuals using their skills and talents. 2. To give the volunteers the opportunity to participate in and learn from a vey rich and different culture through a direct experience.

Year Founded: 1999