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Assistant for After-School Activities

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
Verified

Highlights

  • Help children stay out of the street and create fun activities
  • Experience the Peruvian way of life and enjoy the culture
  • Meet great people and share your histories

Highlights

  • Help children stay out of the street and create fun activities
  • Experience the Peruvian way of life and enjoy the culture
  • Meet great people and share your histories
  • Share with your host family!
  • Experience the Peruvian way of life and enjoy the culture
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Helping children with their homework can bring the satisfaction of making children future a little brighter. You will also have the opportunity to teach English.

    Helping children with their homework can bring the satisfaction of making children future a little brighter. You will also have the opportunity to teach English.

    Help street kids get a better life!

    THE PROJECT

    Our after-school program is located at the heart of the city of Arequipa, a few blocks ...

    About the program

    Helping children with their homework can bring the satisfaction of making children future a little brighter. You will also have the opportunity to teach English.

    Help street kids get a better life!

    THE PROJECT

    Our after-school program is located at the heart of the city of Arequipa, a few blocks away from the main square and close to most bus stations and where many woman work selling handcrafts, food, and helping in restaurants/hotels. The project is a secure place for their kids to stay in the afternoons while they are working. The project is run by the Catholic Church, but all kids from any religion are accepted and welcome. They accommodate about 40 kids from 6 to 12 years old.

    The kids come from very poor areas and stay every afternoon from 14:00hs to 18:00hs, where they have lunch (for most is their only meal) and start doing their homework. The kids are separated by age and school grade, and each classroom they have a teacher guiding and helping them with Math, Geography, Spanish and History.

    Volunteer tasks may include:

    Volunteers are welcome to teach English, sports, art and help teacher with their daily tasks, assisting children with assignments and homework, such as reading, writing, and math.Peru Volunteer and Travel provides materials, books and lesson ideas to help you with your classes.

    Please expect that your project may feel disorganized, understaffed and underfunded. It is for these reasons that volunteers are so desperately needed. Volunteers will have all the support needed from Peru Volunteer and Travel!

    **Our after-school project is in the afternoon**

    Typical day

    Upon arrival in Arequipa, we will be waiting for you at Arequipa’s airport, from where we will go to our host family. We will be given a health & safety and program orientation, and you will have time to rest.

    Monday morning, we will meet and you will be given a briefing about your project. Then we ...

    Typical day

    Upon arrival in Arequipa, we will be waiting for you at Arequipa’s airport, from where we will go to our host family. We will be given a health & safety and program orientation, and you will have time to rest.

    Monday morning, we will meet and you will be given a briefing about your project. Then we will take the public bus to the project, where you will be introduced to the director and can start working.

    Monday to Friday:

    7:30 AM - Breakfast with host family
    8:00 AM – Free time
    1:00 PM - Lunch (free time)
    2:00 PM - Volunteer leaves to the project
    6:00 PM – End of project
    7-7:30PM - Dinner with the host family

    **The volunteers on afternoons are free to visit and explore the city, or can chose to take Spanish classes which can be arrange at our office.

    Free-time activities

    On the weekend, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town and Peru. Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield such as Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon or Lake Titicaca.

    At PV Travel we organize fun and interesting tours for our ...

    Free-time activities

    On the weekend, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town and Peru. Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield such as Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon or Lake Titicaca.

    At PV Travel we organize fun and interesting tours for our volunteers, so just let us know where you would like to go!

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    at High school level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV and Application form

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Volunteers must be proactive, team leader and creative.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14:00 - 18:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Volunteer placement
    • Volunteer project management and administration for your selected program length
    • Program and Safety orientation
    • Pre-departure support
    • Accommodations at Host Family
    • 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
    • Airport pick-up
    • Volunteer certificate 
    • Recommendation Letter
    • Transport to volunteer project the first day
    • 24/7 support from our staff in Peru

      • **Your fee also contributes to the purchase of needed supplies for improvements at your project.

      --Airport or bus station drop off are not included--

      Option: Add tours throughout Peru to your program and make the best of your time!

    Accommodation

    Volunteers will stay in a homestay where they will live with a local family. Volunteers can expect to share a room with one or two other. We highly recommend staying with a family; that way you will also learn the Peruvian way of life, meet local people, eat typical food, speak the language (Spanish) and engage in local customs and traditions.

    Volunteers will be sharing bathroom and common areas with other volunteers and members of the family.

    Food & Beverages

    2 meals are included (breakfast and dinner). Volunteers can expect to experience a variety of flavors and meals during their experience as Peruvian food is diverse. We will be glad to let the family know if you have special eating needs. Please let us know ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for you.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Rodriguez Ballon International Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Once you arrive in Arequipa, please pick up your bags and then step out of the airport. Our PEVolunteer representative will be waiting for you there with a sign that has your name written on it.

    The first day of volunteer’s program (normally Sunday) is upon arrival in Arequipa, Volunteer will be pickup from the airport and then transfer to host family. Here volunteers will have the day to rest and acclimatize.

    FLIGHT INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE SENT TO US PRIOR ARRIVAL IN PERÚ.

    First day! Your Introduction

    Volunteers orientation will begin on Monday at around 9:00 am and will be conducted by our staff. It will cover everything you need to know for your volunteer placement in the city including an introduction to Peru, Peruvian customs, Spanish classes, rules and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Peru, and an introduction to your project and placement. Once our orientation is complete, volunteers will be transported to their projects, usually by public bus, with some exception of some walking distance projects. Upon arrival, Volunteer will be introduced to projects Directors and can start working at the same day.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $223 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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