• Quality Education

Public School Assistant

location
4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Great 4.4  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Help the future for Peruvian in need.
  • Experience the Peruvian way of life and enjoy the culture
  • Share with your host family!

Highlights

  • Help the future for Peruvian in need.
  • Experience the Peruvian way of life and enjoy the culture
  • Share with your host family!
  • Meet great people!
  • Enjoy teaching to children

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Helping at the school can give the opportunity for teaches and children to learn other cultures, skills and personal development.

    At our Public School support assistant, you will be located at a school just outside Cusco’s city center. As a result of the state´s funding, the students´ education is completely paid for and many underprivileged children can receive the opportunity to better their future. 

    Children from 6 ...

    About the program

    At our Public School support assistant, you will be located at a school just outside Cusco’s city center. As a result of the state´s funding, the students´ education is completely paid for and many underprivileged children can receive the opportunity to better their future. 

    Children from 6 to 16 years old attend the school which is divided in Nursery school, Primary school, Secondary school

    Your tasks:

    Volunteers will be assisting Teachers to teach courses such as English, Natural Sciences, Mathematics or Physical Education. If your level of Spanish allows it, you may also construct small group sessions on your own. Assisting in requires at least an intermediate level of Spanish. Although not required, having previous experience with children would be helpful.

    Volunteer can organize extra activities like:

    ·         Recreational activities (yoga, sports, arts, crafts)

    ·         Helping children with homework

    ·         Helping with day-to-day tasks at an institution

    ·         Building up the self-esteem and confidence of the children


    **Volunteers must have enthusiasm, creativity and leadership to work with children

    Typical day

    Upon arrival in Cusco, we will be waiting for you at Cusco’s airport, from where we will go to our host family. We will be given a health & safety and program orientation, and you will have time to rest.

    Monday morning, we will meet and you will be given a briefing about your project. Then we ...

    Typical day

    Upon arrival in Cusco, we will be waiting for you at Cusco’s airport, from where we will go to our host family. We will be given a health & safety and program orientation, and you will have time to rest.

    Monday morning, we will meet and you will be given a briefing about your project. Then we will take the public bus to the project, where you will be introduced to the director and can start working.

    Daily schedule:

    Monday to Friday:

    7:30 AM - Breakfast with host family
    8:00 AM - Volunteer leaves to the project
    8:30 AM - Arrival at the project, beginning of Volunteering
    1:00 PM - End of project
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Lunch (free time)
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Free time
    7-7:30PM - Dinner with the host family

    **The volunteers on afternoons are free to visit and explore the city, or can chose to take Spanish classes which can be arrange at our office.

    Free-time activities

    On the weekend, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town and Peru. Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield such as Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon or Lake Titicaca.

    At PEVolunteer we organize fun and interesting tours for ...

    Free-time activities

    On the weekend, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town and Peru. Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield such as Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon or Lake Titicaca.

    At PEVolunteer we organize fun and interesting tours for our volunteers, so just let us know where you would like to go!

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    teaching at high school level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    Passport and Application form

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Volunteers must have enthusiasm, creativity and leadership to work with children

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Peru Volunteer and Travel

    • Volunteer placement
    • Volunteer project management and administration for your selected program length
    • Program and Safety orientation
    • Pre-departure support
    •  Accommodations - Sundays through Saturdays at Host Family
    • 2 meals per day ( breakfast and dinner)
    • Airport pick-up
    • Volunteer certificate 
    • Recommendation Letter
    • Transport to volunteer project the first day
    • 24/7 support from our staff in Peru

      • **Your fee also contributes to the purchase of needed supplies for improvements at your project.

    Airport Pickup at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

    We pick volunteers up from Cusco airport and transfer them to accommodations. Flight information needs to be sent to us prior arrival in Perú.

    Accommodation

    Volunteers will stay in a homestay where they will live with a local family. Volunteers can expect to share a room with one or two other. We highly recommend staying with a family; that way you will also learn the Peruvian way of life, meet local people, eat typical food, speak the language (Spanish) and engage in local customs and traditions.

    Volunteers will be sharing bathroom and common areas with other volunteers and members of the family.

    Food & Beverages

    2 meals are included (breakfast and dinner). Volunteers can expect to experience a variety of flavors and meals during their experience as Peruvian food is diverse. We will be glad to let the family know if you have special eating needs. Please let us know ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for you.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Once you arrive in Cusco, please pick up your bags and then step out of the airport. Our PEVolunteer representative will be waiting for you there with a sign that has your name written on it.

    The first day of volunteer’s program (normally Sunday) is upon arrival in Cusco, Volunteer will be pickup from the airport and then transfer to host family. Here volunteers will have the day to rest and acclimatize.

    FLIGHT INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE SENT TO US PRIOR ARRIVAL IN PERÚ.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 583€
    5 weeks 708€
    6 weeks 834€
    7 weeks 960€
    8 weeks 1,085€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 1,588€
    Average fees 139€/week

    Program fees

    139€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Peru Volunteer and Travel during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    Peru Volunteer and Travel

    Great 4.4 rating (25 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2011

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Jimmy

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    Peru Volunteer and Travel is a Peruvian based organization, who really want to make a change. That is why we have created the most affordable, and life-changing programs.

    Meet your organization

    Peru Volunteer and Travel was founded in 2011, and is a leading organization in volunteer and internship abroad. We have a dedicated, multilingual team available 24/7 to support and care for our volunteers, we strive to set ourselves apart by providing a top-notch client service and great home base facilities.
    As a Peruvian based organization, we personally know the reality from all of our projects and we know which volunteer projects really need help from volunteers and we place our volunteers in these places so that you feel needed and satisfied.
    During your volunteer placement you will always have support close at hand by our Coordinators.

    Whether you will be working in childcare or a medical placement, teaching English, or any other program with us, you will be making a difference in the poor Peruvian reality. You will interact with poor, disabled, and sad children whose faces light up when they see you come to help them. The adults will make you feel welcome and will be extremely thankful for your help. It will be a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.

    Our principal goal is to be one of the organizations that works with the neediest people in Peru in order to try to change their lives for the better. But, of course, we need the help of our volunteers. That is why we make sure to offer quality, safe, and affordable programs for our volunteers and travelers.
    We can maintain low prices and high quality programs because we are the creators of our volunteer programs in Peru. We are the in-country coordinators for many other organizations, our main office is in Peru, and our programs are considered the best ones there are!

    25 reviews · rating4.4

    Maria Geanina Mihai rating5

    2024 at Childcare Center

    I thought volunteering is a duty: if we can do something good, if we can help somewhere then we must do it. However, after spending a month living as a Cusqueña, I realized that it is a privilege. It is a privilege to be part of the daily life in a daycare, to watch the children learn new words, ...
    Tülay Tezel rating5

    2024 at Childcare Center

    Ich war 4 Wochen in Cusco und habe dort mit Kindern gearbeitet. Es war rundum perfekt! Mirian und Luciana von der Organisation vor Ort haben mich in jeder Hinsicht sehr unterstützt. Alle Beteiligten am Projekt waren super lieb. Auch die Kinder und Eltern waren sehr nett und dankbar. Cusco ist ein ...
    Eric Blankenheim rating5

    2024 at Rehabilitation Center Assistant

    The day i was scheduled to start the Center stopped excepting volunteers due to Covid but the agency worked hard to give me a great experience. Mostly working with kids with autism. The level of support they provided could not have been ...
    Noé YVERNEAU rating5

    2024 at Sports Education

    Pasamos una semana en Cusco con mi amigo Baptiste, ayudando a los profesores de deportes de una escuela durante 2 semanas. Así pudimos ayudar a los profesores que no tenían personal suficiente. Por las mañanas trabajábamos en la escuela y por las tardes teníamos tiempo libre, ¡perfecto para ...
    Francesca Scarafia rating4.8

    2024 at Cultural Immersion & Sustainable Development

    We spent one week in the hosting family and it was an amazing time! We experienced their culture in different aspects and were able to have a real immersion in their way of life! The family is very welcoming, friendly and helpful. They were always making sure that we were feeling comfortable with ...
    Shane Landymore rating4.8

    2024 at Sports Education Assistant

    Awesome experience with the best hosts you could ask for. I went to Cusco for sports education. Amazing. An okay level of Spanish is useful but not totally required. I would recommend to everyone. Lots of time to explore the city. I used PV Travels in Cusco and they were super helpful. A good ...

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