Surf and Volunteer in Peru

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Piura,  Rural Areas

Term: Throughout the year 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 2 week intervals

Description: Arrive in Northern Peru for a weekend orientation before beginning your service as instructors and assistants in WAVES Educational Surf programs with local youth. Surf world class waves. Spanish and surf classes are available.

Based on your skills and experience you will contribute to the Educational Surf program as an instructor or assistant in one of the following program areas: English and Arts, Environmental Conservation, Small Business Development, Swimming and Surfing. You will stay in the home of a local family and share your meals with other volunteers staying there. The minimum commitment is 2 weeks. You can extend your service by increments of 1 week. After 8 weeks qualify for limited internships.

Highlights: World class waves. Surf and Spanish lessons available while not volunteering. Visits to local caves. Diet composed of fresh fruits and vegetables, local seafood.

Qualifications: No special requirements are necessary, other than a willingness to work with youth, flexibility, tolerance for the unexpected (power outages, water shortage, etc) and sense of adventure.

Cost in US$: USD 900

Program fees are USD 250/week for each of the first two weeks, then USD 150 subsequently. Program fees include: food, lodging, transportation to Lobitos from Northern Peru regional capital Talara, pre-project preparation, local support, health and safety management, surfboard use. Therefore, the total for a two-week program is USD 900. A month-long volunteer stay would cost USD 1,200.   Internships are available to volunteers who complete 8 weeks of volunteer service.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer has a strong desire to have fun while doing good. Previous volunteers have ranged from gap-year travelers to corporate volunteers taking a break from the daily grind. Some volunteers don't surf, but many have a desire to improve their surfing or learn how.

Age Range: varies

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of no more than 11

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WAVES for Development's Mission Statement: WAVES for Development uses surfing to make the world a better place by combining Education Surf programs that develop youth into healthy and empowered adults with Adventure Voluntourism programs that engage travelers and transform their world views. Our community-based education program promote Life Skills / Healthy Living, Environmental Conservation, Social Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Tourism.

Year Founded: 2008