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Peru
● Room and board paid at working farm
with 200 acres of drip irrigation, citrus and avocados, 150 km north of
Lima
● Hogar San Francisco de Asis. The Hogar houses some
50 children from ages 6 months to 25 years old who are there for medical
reasons, whose parents cannot normally afford medical treatment. It is
an incredible location for anyone who has any kind of appreciation for
children. The time here for volunteers is very structured and and the
daily routines as well. Volunteer activities include: helping with
meals, taking care of the babies, helping with homework and teaching
English, taking children to the hospital or school, and other daily
routines. Volunteers are provided 3 meals and a room at the HOGAR.
However, the local coordinator recommends choosing a family stay for a
reasonable rate. Other housing options also include an apartment for
longer term volunteers, hotel, or hostel a few blocks from the Hogar
paid by the volunteer. The Hogar is located in Chaclacayo, in the
outskirts of Lima (a 30 minute taxi ride from the suburb of Miraflores.
● Manos Unidas. Manos Unidas runs a school and
programs for children who have special needs. Volunteers work closely
with children at the school and through various programs. The cost
for volunteers (minimum one month) is $ 600 for the first month and $
450 for each additional month. This includes accommodations either at a
host family or a volunteer house and three meals per day. Located
in Cuzco (altitude: 3,500 m = 10,000 ft.), the former capital of the
Incas and gateway to Machu Picchu.
● Unpaid internships in Lima, Pisco, Cuzco, Ica,
Arequipa, Pira and Huaraz. For participants of any age, four weeks
or longer. Ideal for those with minimal Spanish. Various
internships include: teaching surfing, social work, public health,
environmental education, construction, designing furniture, and nursing
assistant for children with Down Syndrome.
● (unpaid internships) - Agencia Peruana
De Cooperacion Internacional in Lima. Social Development Search: Law
Students, Pre-meds, Public Health Related areas.
● Prison Fellowship International in Lima. Work with
dozens of other volunteers to spread a message of peace to prisoners and
their families
● (unpaid internship) in Lima, cultural and public affairs
at the Canadian embassy, for the Noche de Arte project www.nochedearte.com.
Perfect for art student with business experience. Open to
citizens of all countries.
● Teaching English in impoverished areas of Lima
● Various public health positions in impoverished areas of
Lima
● Teaching English for a private school with 800 students.
Various levels available from preschool to high school. In Lima
● Waste disposal projects in Lima
● Business administration in Lima
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