Student Volunteer Program

Be a part of groundbreaking work for children and young adults with Different Abilities

Program Areas

Autism Education Program

Significant Disabilities Program

Inclusive Education Program

Young Adult Vocational Training

Program Options

2 week intensive program for organized student groups

Students participate in a full cultural and educational immersion program incorporating hours within the classrooms, specialists and staff. Participation with teacher/parent workshops, home visits, rural area visits with collaborating organizations, visit to orphanage, tours to local ruin sites and Macchu Picchu.

Residential program for individuals (30-60 days)

Students select a program focus and create a specific project based on their area of interest and field of study. Students may participate in teacher/parent inservice days, visit student homes and rural communities.

Internship site for graduate and doctorate students (30-90 days)

Based on previous collaboration with the your university. Interns will select a program focus and create a specific project based on their area of interest and field of study. Interns may participate with or host teacher/parent inservice days, visit student homes and rural communities.

Volunteer program will be individually project based depending on skill set, expertise and area of interest. Volunteer hours can be spent within classrooms with students, supporting teachers, supporting program supervisors or carrying out teacher, parent or community workshops.

Duration: 14 days – 3 months

March – December (School is closed Dec 21-March 1)

Accommodation: Volunteers will be housed in an independent apartment 1 floor below the home of a Peruvian family. Meals will be served in the home of the family upstairs. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and is fully furnished with one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, living room and dining room table. Wi-fi is included. Vegetarian options are available.

Includes

Accommodation with a local family
2 meals per day and tea time
Support with travel arrangements to and within Peru
Pre-Departure preparation
Airport pickup
Cultural orientation and introduction
Weekly volunteer support throughout the program
Administration fees
Direct donation to Manos Unidas

OPTIONAL

Spanish classes
4 day Trek OR 2 day visit to Macchu Picchu
Cultural adventures
Alternative day hikes in the sacred valley
Women’s Circles in the Sacred Valley
Sports Activities with locals
Alternative trips to hot springs
Local festivals

NOT Included

Local transportation costs
Food in restaurants
Travel excursions within Peru
Airfare to and from Peru

Cost:

Application Fee: $150

Coordination/Donation: $600

Food/Housing: $180/week

*Short Term Professional Exchange Volunteers without intermediate-advanced language skills have the option of working with an interpreter at an additional cost.

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