Community Empowerment Initiatives
Coordinator | Graeme
Coordinator | Graeme
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Highlights
Experience the unique culturally rich Peruvian village of Oxapampa
Travel to the border of the Amazon to work with community members on empowerment initiatives
This program is being developed in close communication with local communities to give them ownership.
Contribute directly the the UN SDG's goal #4, Quality Education
Opportunity to complete an optional Community Development online course offered in partnership with University of Richmond in the United States
Join this project in Oxapampa, a small village on the outskirts of the Amazon to work on critical community development projects.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Experience the Peruvian culture when you travel to the Eastern Part of Peru to work on empowerment initiatives in Oxapampa village.
As a participant on this program you will contribute directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #6, Quality education. Join a team of international participants and work on various activities depending on the needs of the community at the time.
You could expect to:
- teach environmental education lessons
- teach English at local schools
- work on coffee farming with local farmers
- work on building bio gardens with the local community.
Expect to be challenged and immersed in real projects, so you will need to be creative, agile, and resourceful, all the while mindful that you will be working with community members who have limited resources.
This program includes an optional Community Development online course which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States.
Get in touch for more information!
Typical day
Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.
Estimated Schedule:
8-10am: Work with Community
12pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Work with Community
6pm: Dinner
9pm: Bed Time
Free-time activities
By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.
These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:
Amazon Forest
The possibilities are endless!
We also include local/cultural activities once a week for up to 8 weeks!
These activities may include:
- Learn to make Peruvian food
- Discover the natural dyes of Peru
- Take a mindfulness hike through the forest
- Try a tree climbing and canopy adventure
- Explore waterfalls in the rainforest
- Hike through a remote cloud forest
- Climb a mountain in the Andes range
- Camp in untouched cloud forest
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
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
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
No specific skills required, all training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start through self paced training materials.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 24-hour emergency phone
- 24-hour in-country support
- Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- All necessary project equipment and materials
- All necessary project training by experienced staff provided online 8 weeks prior to departure:
- PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION (1 hour)
PROGRAM SPECIFIC TRAINING (1 - 5 hours)
- OPTIONAL: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COURSE (10 - 15 hours)
- Location orientation
- Long term experienced staff
- Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
- Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
- Welcome meeting
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Additional drinks and gratuities
- Extra local excursions
- Flights
- International and domestic airport taxes
- Medical and travel insurance
- Personal items and toiletries
- Police or background check
- Spanish Lessons
- Visa costs (where necessary)
Airport pick up is provided from Huanuco Airport within a specified time.
On the border of the Amazon, Oxapampa will become home for the time you are on program.
Participants will share rooms in a dormitory style accommodation.
Meals are included and participants will take it in turns to cook meals for the group. Dietary requirements can be catered for.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Huanuco Airport (HUU) in Huanuco. 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
2023
- 07 Jan 2023
- 21 Jan 2023
- 04 Feb 2023
- 18 Feb 2023
- 04 Mar 2023
- 18 Mar 2023
- 01 Apr 2023
- 15 Apr 2023
- 29 Apr 2023
- 13 May 2023
- 27 May 2023
- 10 Jun 2023
- 24 Jun 2023
- 08 Jul 2023
- 22 Jul 2023
- 05 Aug 2023
- 19 Aug 2023
- 02 Sep 2023
- 16 Sep 2023
- 30 Sep 2023
- 14 Oct 2023
- 28 Oct 2023
- 11 Nov 2023
- 25 Nov 2023
- 09 Dec 2023
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 12 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$1,920
2 weeks
$2,250
4 weeks
$2,965
6 weeks
$3,570
8 weeks
$4,175
10 weeks
$4,780
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,495
Average fees
$1,189
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
GVI
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Community Empowerment Initiatives
Join this project in Oxapampa, a small village on the outskirts of the Amazon to work on critical community development projects.
$1081/week
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