Teach Children in Peru
Peru
- Cusco:
Cusco
- All Other Areas in Peru:
Sacred Valley of the Incas,
Urubamba,
Rural Areas
Term: Throughout the year
Length of Position: 4-12 weeks
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Starts every month of the year.
Description:
Teach English, Math or your specialty and work with local schools or communities on a focused literacy, math, or other educational project. Other options include art education, computers, health/life skills, and youth sports. The focus of your teaching project is determined by your skills and the needs of the local youth and community members. In addition to hands on teaching experience you will take part in weekly adventures and cultural activities in our peaceful host communities. Programs are highly supported by an onsite staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the fields of study abroad and international development. Teams of ProWorld Project Coordinators work year round with our host communities assessing needs, thinking creatively, and setting long-term goals for sustainable development and volunteer projects. Programs start every month of the year. Enroll now!
Highlights:
Real projects...real experience! Work side by side with local teachers and youth during your NGO internship. Excursions include weekly adventure and cultural activities, tour of the Sacred Valley and Incan ruins, remote community cultural events, and exploring high Andean forests. Take the time to also watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu! Adventures combined with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.
Qualifications:
All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the interests and skills of participants and the needs of the local community. Participants may need intermediate Spanish skills depending on the type of internship.
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Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching:
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Cost in US$: Please inquire for details
Cost Include Description:
Program fees help support ongoing development projects and include:
- Extensive Pre-program support and information
- Airport pickup
- All food and accommodations
- Funding of projects
- Cultural and language classes
- All onsite domestic transportation
- Continual support from full time onsite staff teams
- 24/7 safety and emergency support
- Weekend cultural and adventure activities
- Health and travel insurance
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- appropriate technology
- arts
- athletics
- business
- childcare/children
- community health
- computer training
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- eco-tourism
- education
- English teaching
- family planning
- health education
- literacy
- marketing
- primary education
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- public education
- social services, social work
- sports
- teaching
- women
- writing
- youth
- youth development
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Typical Volunteer: ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, enthusiastic, caring, sensible, humble, and curious individuals. Volunteers are expected to learn and grow while improving themselves and the communities in which ProWorld works.
Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Peru
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement: The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens.
ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Peru, Mexico, Belize, India, Thailand, Brazil and Ghana. All programs are based on hands-on, community-driven development projects.
We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.
Year Founded: 1998
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