Education Provider
Coordinator | Diego
Coordinator | Diego
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Highlights
Share with the children of Peru
Immerse yourself in the Peruvian culture
Learn about the customs and day to day life
Meet other volunteers from around the world
Enjoy the many hikes and outdoor activities around Cusco!
Become a teach or teacher assistant at a school in Peru. Teach English, math, science,sports and more!
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Volunteers in the education program will help teach what they know best. Subjects like
English language, music ,arts, and basic science are in high demand. Volunteers are not
restricted to those subjects and can join any other subject where they can be of help.
Volunteers work in the mornings in the schools , or in the afternoon in afterschool
programs that seek to support children with tutoring, homework and to keep them busy
with positive educational tasks. This program works with the Peruvian academic cycle
which is from early March to the second week of December. There is also a 1 week break
in easter and a 2 week break in the beginning of August.
Volunteers must be proactive and be flexible with their class plans .
Volunteers must be proactive and be flexible with their class plans .
Minimum commitment: 4 weeks
Minimum commitment: 4 weeks
Typical day
Volunteers work in the mornings in the schools , or in the afternoon in after school
programs that seek to support children with tutoring, homework and to keep them busy
with positive educational tasks. This program works with the Peruvian academic cycle
which is from early March to the second week of December. There is also a 1 week break
in easter and a 2 week break in the beginning of August.
Free-time activities
Cusco is a great destination for outdoor lovers, serving as great starting point for hikes, mountain biking, climbing, multi-day trips and more.
The many activities are available year-round depending on weather conditions. Asides from outdoor adventures, Cusco offers a wide range of museums, restaurants, pubs, cafes and events. Cultural experiences are also widely available ,as Cusco is the center of the Andean Peruvian culture. Volunteers can join spiritual retreats , traditional textile weaving, pottery classes and more.
Cusco offers a vast amount of archeological Incan sites to explore, among them the crown jewel of Peru, the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Sightseeing
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
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.
You need to speak English (basic level)
or Spanish (basic level)
required
CV, Copy of passport, Criminal background check and proof of travel health insurance
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 13:00
What's Included
• Accommodations
with a host family with 2 meals per day for all programs
or dormitory with 3 meals per day in some projects.
•
Participation in cultural activities.
• On call support
throughout the service.
• Orientation to volunteer work
•
Welcome at Cusco airport with transport.
• Certificate of
program completion.
Volunteers are provided with airport pickup from Cuzco International airport on specified dates for free. Arrangements for the pickup are made after application .
Participants are placed in a welcoming Peruvian host family that provides them with a room, a place to store their belongings, a share bathroom , and two meals per day.
Participants are provided with two meals per day, unless otherwise specified on the project description.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru.
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.
If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Please pick a Sunday for your arrival date.
Our volunteer program advisors will help you choose the best Sunday upon application.
4 - 24 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,161
5 weeks
$1,428
6 weeks
$1,607
7 weeks
$1,863
8 weeks
$2,036
9 weeks
$2,297
10 weeks
$2,445
11 weeks
$2,661
12 weeks
$2,876
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$3,973
Average fees
$228
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Integrated Learning Experience
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Integrated Learning Experience during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Education Provider
Become a teach or teacher assistant at a school in Peru. Teach English, math, science,sports and more!
$228/week
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