International Cooperative Education

 

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