For several years we have been developing a beautiful alternative school project directly in Andean communities with children belonging to internal immigrant families living in extreme poverty. Apart from homework or the English language; an essential part of our formative work is aimed at obtaining new social skills and self-esteem; in the latter; we carry out a work of cultural revaluation; the language and the beautiful traditions of the Andean culture that “modernity and dominant culture” are destroying. Work in the classroom is greatly enhanced by studying; playing and doing sports in direct contact in the field; plants and clean air; we perform educational games; stories; theatre; dances and music from the Andean world; pastry; crafts; painting and creative drawing; yoga; field trips and much more. We intervene directly in areas and communities; with a holistic and alternative approach; our methodology is direct; practical and experiential contact.
We are a social work project that promotes an alternative form of volunteering outside the tourist circuits; offering a very realistic work experience and social assistance in areas where there is a raw and true social reality; without sensationalism of any kind. You are sure to offer your personal and professional skills with real people and problems; far from voluntourism; we operate with a horizontal structure and we work. Our projects are carried out with our own resources; without intermediaries. You will have specialized support from people committed to the social and economic improvement of the country; knowledgeable about its culture; mentality and area; sociologists; anthropologists and educators; you will find yourself inserted in a small team that is quite united and safe in a personal; professional environment.
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El Tambo; Huancayo; Junin
Year round
4 weeks minimum (flexible)
Adults of both sexes 19+
It is important to have the ability and patience to deal with and work with little girls (ages 5 to 9) and women of all ages. It would be ideal to possess skills or interests related to yoga; fitness; holistic energy health and related spiritual philosophies. Have a tolerant; adaptable and open mind. Have a lot of energy and be able to accept challenges. Have the ability to work with young and adult women. Ability to integrate and work in a multicultural team. The suggested minimum period is four weeks (adaptable); it can be adapted to the dates that suit both parties (limited vacancies). Basic Spanish level (optional).
US$290 for the first month; 50% discount or exception to this contribution from the second month. The fee covers accommodation in the organization’s house; basic materials; continuous tutoring support by a specialist in your professional area; guided excursions every weekend; certification issued by a non-profit organization; and much more (see website).
