Work With Special Needs Children in Peru

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Huancayo

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Any time

Description: At Tinkuy Peru, you will have the opportunity to work in small class sizes with special needs children. These children do not receive any formal education and show their gratitude for your time in lots of big hugs and kisses. The special needs children are appreciative of anything you can teach them and will help you further understand the developmental stages of learning and gain experience in the classroom while also cultivating your care giving traits and giving opportunities for patience. Please note your interest in the special needs program on your application so that we can be sure that you are placed with these children.

Highlights:
* Working to help poor children in Huancayo, Peru
* Teaching Basic English to disadvantaged children
* Accommodation with a local Peruvian family, with traditional meals included
* A variety of weekly excursions throughout the Mantaro Valley
* Learning Spanish
* Staying in a safe, beautiful and friendly city

We are located in the Peruvian Highlands, artisan valley of the Mantaro River. It is a wonderful place to learn or to improve your Spanish because there are not many tourists here. The people are very warm and friendly with a rich and lively culture. Also being surrounded by the Andean mountains, the views alone are worth coming for.

Qualifications: 18 years of age and a valid passport. The more experience you have the better. However, prior experience working with special needs children is not required in order to volunteer with our program. If you do not have any teaching experience, we would be happy to have you assist in classes taught by more experienced teachers.

Cost in US$: From USD 200 from first week. USD 120 each week after.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Someone who is enthusiastic, energetic, and wants to make a difference in the lives of the children here.

Age Range: 18

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Tinkuy Peru's Mission Statement: Tinkuy Peru's mission is to support the voluntary work for organizations and institutions, both public and private. Our goal is to offer moral, spiritual, intellectual and material support to children and adolescents who have been subjected to moral abandonment or displaced by the social violence.

Year Founded: 2002