Description:
Volunteer with an organization in Cusco, Peru that provides education for deaf and mentally handicapped children and adults. The organization has a faculty of 26 staff, a psychologist, language therapist, and physical therapist who work together to develop the children mentally and physically. The organization also provides special training for parents, teaching them ways to work with their disabled children in order to stimulate the child's development. Classes are scheduled daily from 8 AM to 1 PM, during which time volunteers are expected to assist teachers in the classroom. In the afternoon, volunteers are needed to play with the children. Volunteers can take the children for walks or can organize special workshops for the children such as theater, music or cooking.
Highlights:
This opportunity is part of LEAPNOW's Supported Internship program.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Understanding of Spanish is recommended.
Languages:
English
and Spanish
Cost in US$: 1,400
Cost Includes:
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Registration fees
and Written materials pre-departure
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
childcare/children,
community centers,
community development,
community health,
community organizing,
counseling,
culture,
disability issues,
education,
English teaching,
food,
gardening,
handicapped,
health,
literacy,
medicine,
minority groups,
Music,
nutrition,
playgrounds,
primary education,
social services, social work,
teaching,
tutor,
volunteering,
youth
and youth development
Typical Volunteer: Typically our volunteers are gap year students aged 17-35. Volunteers placed by our organization are eager, outgoing, take initiative and are dedicated to international and local service work.
Age Range: 17-35
This Program is open to
American,
Asian,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Group living
and Home-stays
Participants Travel to Peru
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 1 week
Post Services Include:
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement: Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.
Year Founded: 1993