Volunteering in Peru - Cusco : Fifteen Days Program

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: This is an intensive voluntary program that takes place in Cusco. For the first 5 days you will stay in the capital, learning Spanish in Lima for a total of 20 hours, studying Peruvian culture and participating in activities and visits. Then you will go by plane to Cuzco, where you will provide voluntary services for children for 10 days in a small children's school with limited economic resources. Volunteering in Cusco is a great opportunity to explore a magical city where you will be able to learn a great deal about Peruvian culture and the Andean world, with all its magic and surprises.

Highlights: Language
Spanish Language is the language spoken on Peru , so you are going to need survival Spanish. it is a good idea to have some knowledge of the language. On some site leader may use a different language ( usually English or French ) to facilitate foreign participant's understanding , but if you don't speak Spanish we 're going to prepare in Spanish in order to you can developed by yourself.

Security
All the social project are located in safe areas in addiction to that you are going to be in contact with someone of the association in order to help you.

Leisure activities
Peru is home to several tourist and cultural attractions in both the city of Lima and Cuzco; you can enjoy a good nightlife as you will find bars and discotheques open all night on the weekends; and during the day Peru Experience will organize optionally activities, excursion and trips to different places of your choice.

Qualifications: Some of your main responsibilities will be: To assist a student develop a better understanding of in-class and homework assignments.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: There is not age limit for volunteers open to 18-years-old and over. Most participants are 18-to-35 years old. Minors of 18 years old can participate

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Experience in Peru 's Mission Statement: Peru Experience is an international organization that provides social and cultural programs which creates a complete and unique experience in Peru. This institution has developed social assistance and cultural integration programs which aims to foster a better understanding between the Peruvian culture and the foreigners who visit Peru.

Year Founded: 2003