Sports Trainer
Coordinator | Veronica Ruth Angela
Coordinator | Veronica Ruth Angela
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Highlights
make memories you´ll never forget , gain spanish fluency living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals
Assisting local school sports teachers in Huancayo
to coach children in doing sports lessons. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
to coach children in doing sports lessons. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 14+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
You are welcome to support the sports teachers of a local school in Huancayo with assisting them during their sports lessons. Various sports disciplines are taught at school, especially ball games are an important part of school sport here. Most of the times the chilren will play soccer as well as volleyball, basketball and handball. Also racing and gymnastic are part of the school lessons sometimes.
If you are interested you will assist the permanent school sports teachers with their practical sports classes. You are asked to encourage and help to educate the children in every kind of sport while participating in the sports lessons. Usually the chilren are really keen to do sport and will love to play various sports games with you.
The children you work with are of different age, depending on each class level. Usually the sports lessons at school take place in the morning for about 3 hours in total from Monday to Friday. If you like to you can also attend some after school classes. In the afternoon we used to supervise a small group of children at our place who like to do sports games as well.
Typical day
during every morning from monday to friday practice sports with children and teenagers, tennis, voleyball, soccer, handball, etc. inside schools and after school projects , in the evening you´ll have time to learn other practical courses like cooking, spanish, ceramics, jewelry, music, dance, etc. at night enjoy the energy of Huancayo, tipical food , celebrations and culture at the happiest peruvian city .
Free-time activities
We are surrounded by many tourist attractions such as:
-La Selva Central, home to many Ashaninka tribes
-Santa Rosa de Ocopa, the oldest monastery in the region (also featuring the largest library, with 25.000 ancient books)
-The first Peruvian capital "Jauja"
-The largest water reserve in Peru, "Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos"
-Huaytapallana Glacier ( 5.200 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
-Andean Philosophy
-Knitting
-Jewelry
-Ceramics
-Painting
-Others (please inquire if you have a specific interest)
Pleas note, that the listed free time activities cost additionally.
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 14 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
or Spanish (basic level)
at high school level
CV and copy of ID/ passport
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
being sportive and of good health condition,
being an open-minded, adaptable and empathetic personality with a hard working attitude and sound social skills
being an open-minded, adaptable and empathetic personality with a hard working attitude and sound social skills
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
09:00
- 12:00
What's Included
We provide a room and full board for the volunteer at our home place.
The fees also include three meals every day that we usually eat together.
At our house you can use the laundry for free and you have access to internet via wifi.
The fees also include the use of water and electricity. At our bathroom we have a shower with hot water.
We provide a shared bedroom at our house which is located in the district Chilca of 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.
If you like to you can watch television at your room.
We will serve typical Peruvian food three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
If you like to prepare your own meals feel free to use our kitchen area.
All meals will be served either at our small kitchen or at our dining room.
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.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
The nearest airport is Jauja Airport (JAU) in Jauja. 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 be aware that you have to pay for your transport. All transport fees like for bus tickets or taxis are not included.
We can provide an airport pick up, but only for extra costs -> 100 Soles. Huancayo hasn´t got an airport - the next airport is Jaja (45km distance).
A pick up from the bus station (Cruz del Sur) in Huancayo is for free.
This program is paused due to COVID-19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 50 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$400
5 weeks
$1,000
6 weeks
$1,200
7 weeks
$1,400
11 weeks
$2,200
19 weeks
$3,800
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$10,000
Average fees
$300
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
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Sports Trainer
Assisting local school sports teachers in Huancayo to coach children in doing sports lessons.
$300/week
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