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Teach English/German & Farm work with horses

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Teaching English or German can change a child's life providing global insights which can inspire new ways of thinking and provide new opportunity.
  • Learn about the typical Peruvian Paso horses and learn how to ride, help us to train and ride this beautiful horses, which are known to be the smoothest horse breed in the world.
  • Gain Spanish fluency by teaching and playing with the kids, share daily life with locals and get to know the Perruvian culture.

Highlights

  • Teaching English or German can change a child's life providing global insights which can inspire new ways of thinking and provide new opportunity.
  • Learn about the typical Peruvian Paso horses and learn how to ride, help us to train and ride this beautiful horses, which are known to be the smoothest horse breed in the world.
  • Gain Spanish fluency by teaching and playing with the kids, share daily life with locals and get to know the Perruvian culture.
  • Help at the horse farm with the daily tasks and play with the rescued streetdogs- and cats.
  • Experience the Peruvian way of life and enjoy your freetime visiting archaeological sites of ancient Inca temples, the andeas, dschungel and beaches.

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Teach English or German at a primary school and help us care for the horses, ride and train them, or learn to ride. Help at the farm and our rescued dogs and cats.

    Teach English or German at a  Peruvian/German Privat school. Assist and support the local English or German teachers in their classes. Practice reading text and pronunciation. Singing and analysing English or German songs and playing vocabulary games. Volunteers play a supportive role by aiding ...

    About the program

    Teach English or German at a  Peruvian/German Privat school. Assist and support the local English or German teachers in their classes. Practice reading text and pronunciation. Singing and analysing English or German songs and playing vocabulary games. Volunteers play a supportive role by aiding teachers and students with tasks such as improving pronunciation, reviewing homework. Explaining grammar cencepts and engaging coversatios with students.

    Work closely with the local staff to engage children to learn languages, playtime activities, homework hygiene education and sports.

    Engage in games and cultural activities with students.

    Combine your spainish learning and enthusiasm for teaching  to make a big difference.

    Support the efforts in a school to give the children a memorable education with the chance to learn from international volunteers from all over the world. 

    The rest of the time you will help us to take care of our horses, ride and train them, ground work with the young horses (you will learn how to ride a typical Peruvian Paso horse and how to train them and also how to do the groundwork.)

    Help with gerneral tasks at the farm like feeding the horses, maintenance of the farm and tackle whereever there is a need of help.

    Play with our rescued streetdogs- and cats and help to take care of them. If you do have some experience, we are happy if you could help us with the ecucation of the dogs.



    Typical day

    Breakfast: 7.30am

    Lunch: 1pm

    Dinner: 7.30pm

    School

    • Teaching Engish or German and sport activities with the kids.
    • Working hours vary according of the needs of the school, but you can expect to work.
    • up to 4 hours per week in German teaching
    • up to 4  hours per week in English teaching
    • up to 4 hours per week ...

    Typical day

    Breakfast: 7.30am

    Lunch: 1pm

    Dinner: 7.30pm

    School

    • Teaching Engish or German and sport activities with the kids.
    • Working hours vary according of the needs of the school, but you can expect to work.
    • up to 4 hours per week in German teaching
    • up to 4  hours per week in English teaching
    • up to 4 hours per week in sports lessons

    Horse farm

    The rest of the time you will help at the farm, depending on what you  like to do
    • farmwork
    • working with the horses


    Free-time activities

    Around Chiclayo

    - You can visit the archeological sites of Inca Culture around the area

    - museums like the famous museum of Lord of Sipan, a museum full of gold treasures which is the second richest thomb after Tutanchamun

    -  city of Chiclayo, in the city of Chiclyo there are lots of shops, ...

    Free-time activities

    Around Chiclayo

    - You can visit the archeological sites of Inca Culture around the area

    - museums like the famous museum of Lord of Sipan, a museum full of gold treasures which is the second richest thomb after Tutanchamun

    -  city of Chiclayo, in the city of Chiclyo there are lots of shops, restaurants, clubs, bars and Shopping Malls.

    - Swimmingpool "las Pirkas" just 5 minutes away from the farm.

    - the beach of Pimentel with it's long pier and the Totora (dry weed) canos, the fisherman still paddle out with them to go fishing like the       Preinca cultures did. Around lunch time you are able to see them all coming back from the sea putting afterwords the fishes they cached on   thier boat for selling.


    Weekend trips:(you will be allowed to take some days off to be able to enjoy your journey)

    - Wale watching, swimming with turtles or surfing at the northern beaches (Mancora) close to the Ecuatorian Border.

    - Visit the ancient Inca temple of Chachapoyas and world's highest waterfall, the Gocta waterfall

    - Travel to the andes (Cajamarca) and take a bath in the termal bath of the Incas, visit this pretty town with his indio markets or do some hikes

    - A trip to the dschungel for jungle tours and a wonderful lagoon (Tarapoto)

    - Travel to Trujillo with it's ancient temples and pyramids of the Pre inca cultures


    We can help you while planing your trip and also give you suggestions about the trip!


    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 (basic level)

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    child care Education rdidng animal care

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    costs:

    1 to  6 weeks cost Euro 250.-- per week

    addicional weeks cost Euro 220.-- per week

     Program fees include: 

    • fullboard (Monday to Friday, Saturday breakfast and lunch)
    • accommodation
    Please note: Saturday evenings and Sundays are for self catering

    Airport pick up:
    We can organize a wellknown taxi driver to pick you up at the airport, hostal or bus terminal in Chiclayo. Transfer taxi costs 20 US

    Accommodation

    - Single room with bathroom and hot shower

    - Rustic bungalow with bathroom with hot shower and a little garden with hammocks

    - Double rooms with shared bathroom, hot shower and kitchen

    - 3 beds room

    In the neighbour village there is a National bank, where you don't pay any commissions for withdraw money from the ATM, it is a 5 minutes bus ride from our village to get there.

    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast: Bread, eggs, honey,  jam, milk, home-made yogurt and cheese from our cows and fruits like mangos from our trees depending on the season
    Lunch: typical Peruvian meals
    Dinner: typical Peruvian meals/international meals

    We do provide food for volunteers with special dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarians.

    Monday to Friday: Full board

    Saturday:                  breakfast and lunch: included

                                         dinner:  self catering

    Sunday:                    Self catering 

    Volunteers are allowed to use the fully equipped kitchen to prepare their meals together with the other participants on Saturday evening and Sundays.

    Internet Access

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

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Cornel Ruiz Airport

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

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Cornel Ruiz Airport (CIX) in Chiclayo. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

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    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

    Any day of the week. 

    You will be picked up at Chiclayo airport. (1 hour flight from the capital, Lima to Chiclayo (CIX), or we pick you up at a hotel or bus terminal in Chiclayo. Transfer taxi costs 70 Soles (aprox. 20 US )

    On arrival at the farm, you will be shown your room and will be intruduced to the other participants, which will show you everything.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $293 per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 24 weeks

    Deposit

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    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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    4.8
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    What a great project! I will never forget spending so much time with the animals and meeting so many new and lovely people! During my time ...
    2025
    I spent a week on this authentic and beautiful Peruvian farm. I would have been so happy if I could have stayed longer. I highly recommend ...
    Robby Grendlinger

    Farm Work Assistant

    Location

    Americas > South America > Peru > Chiclayo

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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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