Teaching German In The Peruvian Amazon

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2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
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Highlights

  • Experience the mix of cultures between the Austrian German settlers and the native Amazonians!
  • Boost your Spanish skills practicing with locals!
  • Get international experience while teaching German to a community of very friendly and hospitable people!

Highlights

  • Experience the mix of cultures between the Austrian German settlers and the native Amazonians!
  • Boost your Spanish skills practicing with locals!
  • Get international experience while teaching German to a community of very friendly and hospitable people!
  • Enjoy the weekend campings in the Amazonian rainforest!
  • Visit Indigenous Communities, The Boiling River, other Austrian-German communities, Oxapampa, Pozuzo, crystal water streams, local plantations, the amazonian rainforest and much more!


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    This program is part of our alliance with the Austrian-German community in Codo Del Pozuzo and our plan to keep their culture alive.

    This is a new program as part of our alliance with one Austrian - German Cultural Community in the Peruvian Amazon. This community has a combination of historical customs from Austria and southern Germany as well as Amazonian influence. Therefore, a culture exchange can be beneficial for both ...

    About the program

    This is a new program as part of our alliance with one Austrian - German Cultural Community in the Peruvian Amazon. This community has a combination of historical customs from Austria and southern Germany as well as Amazonian influence. Therefore, a culture exchange can be beneficial for both sides. We believe that by preventing the youth of this community from losing the German language of their ancestors, they will be able to keep their culture alive.

    Once these young people have the basic knowledge of the German language, another of the projects that we have in mind to work in the future with this community is to send these young people to different volunteer programs in Germany.

    We are looking for native German-speaking volunteers who have the ability to create different teaching strategies such as, playing games, singing, storytelling, acting and other activities. The focus should be on developing curiosity about other cultures and to experience language as a communication tool and part of a culture.

    Volunteers can also design workshops for kids or adults such as football matches, arts and crafts, environmental education, drama and so on. The idea is to connect the new language abilities with positive emotions.

    Volunteers could build teaching materials such as posters, cards and games with vocabularies to subject or writing down songs, rhymes and so on for other volunteers.

    We will teach German to three groups for 3 days a week. The first group are children between the ages of 6 and 9. The second group are children aged 10 to 14 years old. The third group are 15 years of age and older.

    Volunteers help teaching up to 15 hours a week.



    Typical day

    Typical Day Description:

    Weekdays (Monday-Thursday): Usually, volunteers spend breakfast together and prepare class for the afternoon classes. Every Monday there is going to be a short staff meeting. Monday to Thursdays 3:30-6:30pm German lessons for children and afterwards adults. Occasionally ...

    Typical day

    Typical Day Description:

    Weekdays (Monday-Thursday): Usually, volunteers spend breakfast together and prepare class for the afternoon classes. Every Monday there is going to be a short staff meeting. Monday to Thursdays 3:30-6:30pm German lessons for children and afterwards adults. Occasionally during language classes workshops are held outside like going with a group of kids to pick trash or making art out of plastic. These workshops are also fun activities and different songs and games in German or Spanish will be used to gain a feeling of connection. The evenings are free, usually volunteers gather and cook together, visit local restaurants, pubs, etc.

    Weekend (Friday - Saturday - Sunday) Depending on the weather and the group of volunteers, we offer excursions to local sights such as waterfalls, swimming in the river, visiting natural reserve or a fruit plantation, camping and fishing.

    On some weekends we are planning scout trips, which can be over night in tents or day trips. Depending on our destination the group will take transportation and then continue to hike or hike all the way to our base. There we will put up the tents, make a fire and explain to the kids the important rules. Volunteers can offer group games, singing songs, but also educational games such as observing different bird songs, collecting plants, using magnifying glasses and binoculars, sketching animals and so on. We close the day together at the campfire. 

    If there is a group of at least five volunteers who are interested, we can offer a trip to a native community. Transportation costs for this excursion and other expenses are not included in the package. 


    Free-time activities

    The following activities for volunteers are included:


    - Hiking at the Amazon rainforest
    - Swimming at local streams and rivers
    - Visit local plantations
    - Salsa lessons 
    - Camping in the rainforest (fishing, bonfire, exploring)
    - Fruit picking
    - Cooking Peruvian food (1 day workshop)
     - Fishing at ...

    Free-time activities

    The following activities for volunteers are included:


    - Hiking at the Amazon rainforest
    - Swimming at local streams and rivers
    - Visit local plantations
    - Salsa lessons 
    - Camping in the rainforest (fishing, bonfire, exploring)
    - Fruit picking
    - Cooking Peruvian food (1 day workshop)
     - Fishing at local river using a net
    - Make artisan chocolate (1 day workshop).
    - Birdwatching

     

    Volunteers can also do the following activities during their free time:

     

    - Explore the Amazon rainforest

    - Play sports with locals such as soccer or volleyball 

    - Ayahuasca Ceremony with local shaman (extra fee)

    - Visit indigenous communities (with previous permission) (extra fee)

    - Visit the Boiling River (extra fee)

    - Visit other Austro-German Communities - Oxapampa - Pozuzo (extra fee)

    - Boat trips and more... (extra fee)


    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 German (fluently) or Spanish (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    German, Environmental, History, Geography, Biology, etc at High School level

    Required Documents

    CV

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    -Team Worker -Self Confidence -Good Communication -Problem Solving -Positive Attitude -Decision Maker -Microsoft Office -Creative

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 15:30 - 18:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Semillas Life

    We are a non-profit organization and as such we do not distribute any surplus income as profit or dividends. Nonetheless, just as a for-profit organization, we have costs for our operations which we need to cover in order to be able to exist. By being a non-profit, we can keep costs down and make our placements more accessible than other programs. We aim to keep our operational costs as low as possible by working efficiently, ensuring that we can make a real and positive impact in the present and are able to keep the organization moving forward into the future. One of our main sources of regular income are the financial contributions from our volunteer/interns for their placements, without these we would not be able to pay our staff or sustain our organization. Your financial contribution also directly funds our projects, so you are having a positive impact just by signing up.

    Volunteers will get 5 different trips to the Amazon including a camping trip. Transportation expenses during the week of adventure package is included.

    Volunteers will also participate in a chocolate making workshop.

    Accommodation

    Volunteers stay in one of our shared huts (cabins). Toilette and shower are located in our backyard. We will provide photos of the accommodation if required. Depending on availability, a bedroom can be shared by three volunteers, two volunteers or bedrooms can also be private for one volunteer. We provide a bed, mattress, bedsheets, blanket, pillow and mosquito net. We also provide hammocks for relaxing time as well as tents for camping trips. Wi Fi is also provided 24/7 in all our huts (cabins).

    We do not provide food for this volunteering program. However, we provided a full equipped kitchen where volunteers can prepare their own food at any time.

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Capitan Rolden Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    Food & Beverages

    Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Capitan Rolden Airport (PCL) in Pucallpa. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

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    Details on arrival

    We receive volunteers the whole year round. 

    We suggest volunteers to arrive on weekend so we together can explore our village attractions before starting our volunteer work on Monday. However, volunteers are welcome to arrive at any day of the week.

    Arrival day: 

    -Check in at the accommodation.

    - Free day around the village.

    - Volunteers will get their schedule when they arrive to our village.

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

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 399€
    4 weeks 798€
    6 weeks 1,197€
    7 weeks 1,397€
    11 weeks 2,195€
    19 weeks 3,791€
    50 weeks (max. stay) 9,975€
    Average fees 200€/week

    Program fees

    200€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 50 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 Semillas Life during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Semillas Life

    Excellent 4.8 rating (5 reviews)

    Agency - founded in 2018

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Good response rate

    Coordinated by

    Christian

    About the project

    Working for the economic and social development of the less privileged communities in the Peruvian Amazon.

    Meet your organization

    Who we are:

     

    We are a growing project working for the economic and social development of the less privileged communities in the Peruvian Amazon.  Approximately 90% of the population in Puerto Inca lives without access to basic needs such as, running water, sewage and paved roads. However, Puerto Inca, has the potential to be a touristic province. We believe that creating an infrastructure for sustainable ecotourism can help to develop these communities. For this reason, we started this project in June 2018, putting a lot of our hearts and energy into it.

     

    What we do? – Mission & Vision

     

    We focus on education, environment, ecotourism and cultural exchange. We believe that working together with these communities in developing different skills for its people and creating new job opportunities, not only will help to reduce poverty but to reduce activities that are damaging the environment such as, logging and gold mining with strong contaminating chemicals.  We want to give opportunities to the community to change and care for their environment like having other ways to earn money instead of destroying the Amazon rainforest.

    Protecting the Amazon should be a global commitment because of its incalculable biological and ecological value.

     

    Where we work?

     

    We are situated in Puerto Inca, Huanuco, Peru. Puerto Inca is the largest of eleven provinces of the Huánuco Region. It is a Province as well as a district. It is located in the central Amazon of Peru at an altitude of 330 meters above sea level. It is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. This province is also home of different indigenous communities such as, the ethnicities Ashaninka, Yanesha and Shipibo-Cacataibo. An Austrian-German Community can also be found in Puerto Inca.

    Puerto Inca is a very peaceful place. Visitors can walk around the village at any time without any problem.

     

    Goals:

     

    One of our mid-term goals is to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children by creating a safe environment for healthy physical, social, and emotional development. We want to encourage a passion and respect for the natural world to help transition eager young minds into caring, socially-conscious global citizens. Through a connection with nature, we can nurture a better understanding of the environment whilst improving their interpersonal skills with one another and other adults.

     

    Who are we looking for?

     

    We are looking for motivated people who are not only eager to teach others but who are willing together with the students to look at different perspectives, finding solutions, trying new things and developing ideas in a team. Especially for “our Kids Explorer” and “Teaching English” programs we would like volunteers to independently run short workshops. Therefore we are looking for volunteers who have an interest in different topics such as arts and crafts, music and drama, environment protection, DIY and repair workshops, animals, plants or taking photos and making videos and enthusiastically pass on their personal passion.  All volunteers are role models for their home culture, their behavior and their way of problem solutions. We would like volunteers to keep this in mind and also to not judge other ways of thinking and acting, instead using open and critical discussions.

     

    Why choose us?

    By volunteering with us, you get a unique chance to experience the stunning natural diversity and experience the beautiful local culture beyond a busy tourist industry. At the same time, you will help us to achieve our goal in giving back to our local community. We co-operate with a range of local people. Therefore, all booking fees go either straight to people in our community such as, farmers, taxi and tuc tuc drivers, hostels, restaurants, groceries, boat and tour guides, artisans, etc.  You will also help to cover the expenses of our project.

    5 reviews · rating4.8

    Rocío Bergero rating5

    2019 at Teaching English In The Peruvian Amazon

    Our experience in Puerto Inca was incredible!! From the beginning Christian kept in communication with us, answering all our doubts before traveling there. And during our stay he was always attentive to making us feel at home! The project that he is carrying out is very nice and interesting, it ...
    I can say that part the Amazon had the best experience for me, with camping, challenging, our conversations with other volunteers, do funny stuff, swimming in a river, fishing, joining to party in a village, and the most important thing was working with lovely local kids, playing with them to help ...
    Anne Poenisch rating4.8

    2019 at Teaching English In The Peruvian Amazon

    During my journey to Peru I volunteered for Semillas Life. I really liked the idea to not only teach English to local kids and adults, but beyond that to teach an appreciative approach to nature. Only what you love you will protect. While traveling through Peru, I experienced how important the goal ...
    Martha Crivello rating4.8

    2019 at Teaching English In The Peruvian Amazon

    An amazing place. Such a great experience, such a pleasure to get to know the children, they are all lovely and really keen to learn which makes teaching easier. Lots of things to do nearby when not working, can take weekend trips also, when I was there we went camping in the jungle near the ...
    Georgia Howitt-Sutton rating4.6

    2019 at Teaching English In The Peruvian Amazon

    We really loved our time teaching in Puerto Inca! All of the kids were so eager and enthusiastic to learn and everyone in the village was very welcoming to us. We got to know a lot of people and would definitely consider going back. We spent three months in Peru in total and we would definitely say ...

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    Americas > South America > Peru > Puerto Inca, Huanuco

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