If you would like to support young mothers with their babies and toddlers, this volunteer work is a good fit for you. You will help women and young mothers in Cusco/Peru who have suffered different kind of domestic violence and who look for refuge in women homes.
The project was founded by a non-profit organization and assists especially young pregnant women or young mothers that have gone through cases of sexual abuse or come from violent family environments. They all share bad experiences and need rehabilitation and support. The goal of the local team is to provide them with a safe living environment so that they are able to move forward, as well as a caring home for their children so that they can develop normally.
As a volunteer you will support the local team in their daily tasks. You will receive your exact work assignments upon your arrival.
Among others, tasks may include:
- Supporting the team within different tasks in the facilities
- Supervising the small children
- Play with the children
- Make didactic activities with the children to stimulate their development
- Helping the children with their homework
- Organizing workshops for the women (only for volunteers with very good Spanish skills)
- Helping during therapy sessions (only for volunteers with very good Spanish skills)
- Listening to the women (only for volunteers with very good Spanish skills)
- Teaching basic subjects, such as reading, writing, math to the women
- Helping prepare meals in the kitchen
- Organizing/playing games and sports with the children
You do not need to have special skills or a professional background to participate in this volunteer project, nevertheless, it is very important that you have a positive attitude and that you are empathic and respectful towards the women and their children. You should be a good team player and not hesitate to work hard.
