Neurological Institute Peru

  Peru

• Lima: 
Lima

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month

Description: This center is a non-profit association, dedicated to the rehabilitation of children who suffer from a variety of cerebral conditions such as cerebral paralysis, autism, Down syndrome or learning difficulties.

In addition to physical rehabilitation, the center also provides specialized education appropriate to the needs of the children.

Highlights: Following your arrival in Lima, you will receive your induction.
As you arrive at the airport in Lima, a transfer will be waiting to take you to your Peruvian Host family. The following morning, our local coordinator will collect you from your accommodation for the start of your induction.

The 3-day introduction to the country and your placement will help you settle into Peruvian life and will cover sessions on culture and customs, a walking tour of Lima, transportation to the projects and information for excursions to local places of interest.

If you would like to improve your language skills, Spanish courses are also available: 2 hours per day Monday to Friday. Courses start every Monday. You can either concentrate on studying Spanish before you start your volunteer placement, or you can combine the language course with your volunteering. Living with your host family, you will also receive breakfast and evening meals.

Irrespective of your level of experience of working with disabled children, there is a very valuable role for you to play at the Neurological center. Daily activities involve assisting with the children physical therapy, stimulation exercises, feeding and of course providing love and attention that is so vital in a child's early years.

Volunteers, who have specific experience and or qualifications in this field, are always welcomed to share their ideas and approach to develop the care provided to the children.

Qualifications: - Minimum age is 18 years old

- Volunteers who have specific qualification or experience are welcomed

- There is also a valuable role to be played by volunteers with no specific experience.
* In addition, should you be:
* Able to speak basic Spanish
* Interested in learning about new culture
* Open and flexible

Cost in US$: From 800 GBP

* Breakfast and evening meals are provided for you by your host family

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

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Year Founded: 1993