Having English is a chance to escape a life of poverty. Having a strong education can open up many career opportunities.
Your individualized support and English language lessons will provide opportunities for future employment and help to reinforce attendance.
Village schools, those that do not have an English teacher, welcome volunteers in their schools. Our volunteers will work side by side the local teacher in a local primary or secondary school. A syllabus will be provided, and your input is welcome as well.
Volunteers’ lessons will focus on grammar, proper pronunciation and basic spelling. You will also plan and organize afterschool activities like soccer, basketball and other organized sports. Spanish speaking volunteers are preferred. Language Immersion lesson can be arranged in the afternoon.
Start Dates
Project dates: Open March to December, closes 2 week winter break in mid July
Costs / Benefits
Inclusions
Program starts and ends in Ayacucho
Airport meet and greet in Ayacucho. Afternoon city tour and orientation
Monday to Friday volunteering. 30 hours per week
Weekends free to sightseeing and afternoons free to explore the city
Typical shift work hours are 7am-1pm
Support: Local ABV Director support 24/7 during placement
Departure: ABV Staff Escorted Airport Transfer
Not included:
Flights to Peru. Visas and/or entry-exit fees. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet. Tours to Cusco, to the Nazca Lines and to the Apurimac Valley (Coca Valley or Upper Amazon forest), etc.
Requirements
During the Program, you should be:
PROACTIVE Jump in and maintain a positive attitude.
PATIENT Life in your host country moves slower than one might be used to. Relax and enjoy the slow pace. Remember, not everything is as organized and predictable as life in the US or UK.
FLEXIBLE Plans change, roads get flooded, and electricity goes out. Realize that not everything goes as planned, but good intention is always there.
CONSIDERATE Respect those around you and be a reliable worker at the program site. Tell your host family if you will be late. Advise the Project Coordinator if you are sick and can not work.
RESPECTFUL Remember that the local people you are working with, side by side, do so with little or no salary. They do this work because they believe in it. There are times when you may not agree with or understand the organizations decisions or direction. Although your suggestions are always welcome, your faith, respect and consideration for their long term work and commitment is appreciated.
FRIENDLY In order to truly help someone you must get to know them. Do not be afraid to make friends with the local people. Smile, wave and see how fast you are welcomed into the community.
TOLERANT The food, the culture, the smells and the sounds will be unfamiliar to you at first. We recommend that you dive in and experience life head-on. You will be surprised at how quickly you will adapt.
