Program Description

ProWorld - Volunteer Teach in Peru

Description

Teach English, Math or your specialty and work with local schools or communities on a focused literacy, math, or other educational project. Other options include art education, computers, health/life skills, and youth sports. The focus of your teaching project is determined by your skills and the needs of the local youth and community members. In addition to hands on teaching experience you will take part in weekly adventures and cultural activities in our peaceful host communities.

Programs are highly supported by an onsite staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the fields of study abroad and international development.

Teams of ProWorld Project Coordinators work year round with our host communities assessing needs, thinking creatively, and setting long-term goals for sustainable development and volunteer projects. Programs start every month of the year. Enroll now!

Highlights

Real projects...real experience! Work side by side with local teachers and youth during your NGO internship.

Excursions include weekly adventure and cultural activities, tour of the Sacred Valley and Incan ruins, remote community cultural events, and exploring high Andean forests.

Take the time to also watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu! Adventures combined with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.

Qualifications

All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the interests and skills of participants and the needs of the local community. Participants may need intermediate Spanish skills depending on the type of internship.

Further Information
Experience Required: 
No
Languages Learned/Spoken: 
English, Spanish
Cost Description: 

Program fees help support ongoing development projects and include:
- Extensive Pre-program support and information
- Airport pickup
- All food and accommodations
- Funding of projects
- Cultural and language classes
- All onsite domestic transportation
- Continual support from full time onsite staff teams
- 24/7 safety and emergency support
- Weekend cultural and adventure activities
- Health and travel insurance

Program fees do not include: international airfare, passport fees, insurance, independent travel during the program, or personal expenses. Program fees may change without notice due to currency exchanges and the unique nature of international travel.

Living Arrangements: 

Home-stays with carefully selected Peruvian family.

Travel Arrangements: 

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Application Process: 

Online Application, Phone Interview, Written Application

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Program Info

Country: 
Peru
City(s): 
Cusco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba, Rural Areas
Length of Position: 
1-3 months
3-6 months
Dates: 
Early March through November, begin first Saturdays.
Cost: 
1 week: $1,545; $320/additional week

Program Photos

Volunteer teach in Peru with ProWorld
Teach Abroad in Peru