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.

Cost in US$: Please inquire for details

Program fees include: full room and board, Spanish language instruction, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes multiple trips to Incan ruins, cultural activities, and visits to rural communities.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• 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 Latin America. 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