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Teach English in a Rural School

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4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 20 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Make a Real Impact: Support English learning and help students gain confidence in a rural school.
  • Experience Authentic Peru: Discover the culture, traditions, and daily life of the beautiful Andes region.
  • Create Meaningful Connections: Share your language and culture while building friendships with local students.

Highlights

  • Make a Real Impact: Support English learning and help students gain confidence in a rural school.
  • Experience Authentic Peru: Discover the culture, traditions, and daily life of the beautiful Andes region.
  • Create Meaningful Connections: Share your language and culture while building friendships with local students.
  • Learn Beyond the Classroom: Enjoy a unique exchange through education, community, and cultural immersion.
  • Explore Huancayo’s Hidden Beauty: Experience local landscapes, traditions, and the warmth of Peruvian communities.
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 20+
    Singles
    Couples
    50+

    About the program

    Support English classes in a rural school in Huancayo, Peru, helping students improve their English through conversation, activities, and cultural exchange.

     Join our English teaching program in a rural school near Huancayo, Peru, and become part of a meaningful cultural exchange. The school is approximately 20 minutes from our home, with transportation options such as taxi, bus, colectivo, or even walking for those who enjoy hiking. Transportation is ...

    About the program

     Join our English teaching program in a rural school near Huancayo, Peru, and become part of a meaningful cultural exchange. The school is approximately 20 minutes from our home, with transportation options such as taxi, bus, colectivo, or even walking for those who enjoy hiking. Transportation is at the volunteer’s expense (around 5–10 soles per day).

    Volunteers support the permanent English teacher three days a week, spending around 2–5 hours per day practicing conversation, reading, and interactive activities with teenagers (approximately 12–15 years old). Classes are usually in the morning between 8 AM and 3 PM, with breaks for snacks.

    During free time, volunteers can improve their Spanish, explore Huancayo, visit local markets and artisan villages, learn traditional dances (extra cost), and discover the Mantaro Valley through hikes and cultural experiences. Weekends offer opportunities for tours around the Andes or the jungle. We provide guidance, support, and a welcoming family environment where you can enjoy local culture and Peruvian cuisine.

    Typical day

    A typical day begins with breakfast together with your host family, or you can choose to have breakfast at the school if you prefer. After breakfast, you will take your chosen transportation to the rural school and join the permanent English teacher to support classes through conversations, reading, ...

    Typical day

    A typical day begins with breakfast together with your host family, or you can choose to have breakfast at the school if you prefer. After breakfast, you will take your chosen transportation to the rural school and join the permanent English teacher to support classes through conversations, reading, and interactive activities.


    After school, you will return home and enjoy a homemade lunch with the family. In the afternoon, you can relax, explore Huancayo, visit local places, or continue discovering the culture at your own pace.


    In the evening, we usually share a traditional snack time (“lonche”) together with tea, cocoa, and bread. You are also welcome to go out and try local food if you would like to explore the gastronomy.


    On non-school days, you can spend time with your host family, help with home activities if you wish, or explore the city and surroundings. Your hosts will always be available to support you, help organize activities, and adapt the experience to your schedule, interests, and goals.

    Free-time activities

    We are surrounded by many tourist attractions such as:

    • La Selva Central, home to many Ashaninka tribes
    • Cochas town (artesanal)
    • Cañón de shucto
    • Ingenio town (trucha, ceviche, etc)  
    • Concepción.
    • The largest water reserve in Peru, "Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos"
    • Rajuntay Glacier ( 5.400 m.a.s.l.)
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    Free-time activities

    We are surrounded by many tourist attractions such as:

    • La Selva Central, home to many Ashaninka tribes
    • Cochas town (artesanal)
    • Cañón de shucto
    • Ingenio town (trucha, ceviche, etc)  
    • Concepción.
    • The largest water reserve in Peru, "Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos"
    • Rajuntay Glacier ( 5.400 m.a.s.l.)
    • Numerous pre-Inca ruins

    During your stay you can also share your free time in several activities in our local institutions, enjoying an intercultural experience where you can share and realize your own dreams, practice your career or learn new things like the ones listed below.

    Activities (certified courses available):

    • Language classes (Spanish and Quechua)
    • Peruvian Music
    • Typical dances 
    • Andean Philosophy
    • Knitting
    • Jewelry
    • Ceramics
    • Painting
    • Others (please inquire if you have a specific interest)

    Please note, that the listed free time activities cost additionally.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 20 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 20 years old on the program start date.

    Language Skills

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

    Education Requirements

    Education / teaching at University level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV and copy of ID/Passport

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    Proof of experience working with children, communication, teamwork, adaptability, patience, organization, basic English, social media, photography.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 08:00 - 13:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    We provide a room and full board for the volunteer at our home. 
    The fees also include two meals every day that we usually eat together.
    At our house, you can use the laundry for free, and you have access to the internet via wifi. 
    The fees also include the use of water and electricity. In our bathroom, we have a shower with hot water. 


    Please be aware that you have to pay for your transport. All transport fees, like bus tickets or taxis, are not included.

    We can provide an airport pick-up (Lima), but only for extra costs -> 150 Soles. Huancayo hasn´t got an airport - the next airport is Jauja (45km distance).
    A pick-up from the bus station (Cruz del Sur) in Huancayo is free.

    Accommodation

    We provide a private bedroom at our house, which is located in the district of Chilca in Huancayo.

    Around the house, there is a terrace as well as a big quite courtyard with a lot of free space. 

    For your use, we will provide bed linen and towels. The room contains all the necessary furniture, .wi fi, cable, hot water, private and shared bathrooms. A kitchen. Our house is in front of banks, restaurants, a supermarket, and traditional markets, bus stops, etc.


    Food & Beverages

    We will serve typical Peruvian food three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    All meals will be served either at our small kitchen or at our dining room.

    If you like to prepare your own meals feel free to use our kitchen area.

    In the morning we will serve continental breakfast. For lunch we provide a hot meal according to traditional Peruvian food style. For dinner we will serve sandwiches and hot beverages.

    Please be aware that you can not drink tapwater in Peru. So if you need additional water between the daily meals you will have to buy it by yourself.

    Internet Access

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

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Jauja Airport

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

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Jauja Airport (JAU) in Jauja. 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

    Start dates are flexible throughout the year and can be arranged according to the volunteer’s availability and our program schedule. We recommend contacting us in advance so we can prepare for your arrival and provide all the necessary information.

    Volunteers usually arrive in Lima (Jorge Chávez International Airport) and then travel to Huancayo by bus or flight. We will guide you through the best transportation options and help you organize your journey.

    If you choose to travel by bus, we recommend Cruz del Sur, one of Peru's most comfortable and reliable bus companies. Once you arrive in Huancayo, we will be happy to pick you up at the Cruz del Sur bus terminal and accompany you to your new home with your local host family.

    We will be there to support you from the beginning, help you feel comfortable, and make your arrival as smooth as possible.
    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $690 per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 20 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 50 weeks

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    Final Payment

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    Location

    Americas > South America > Peru > Huancayo

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    Veronica Ruth Angela
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    Spoken languages: English, Spanish
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