Peru - Cuzco

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WHO IS GOING?

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Keith Parham

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PERU - PLACEMENT OVERWIEW

Assist at an orphanage in the spectacular Peruvian Andes which are considered amongst the most dramatic mountains in the world.

This orphanage provides a home for some very special children in a town known as the backpacking Mecca of South America. Cuzco is an ideal starting point for first time volunteers and experienced volunteers alike.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

These orphanages provide orphans with daily meals, a bed and schooling but the children also need love, time and attention on a one-to-one basis. As a volunteer you will help to fill this gap and assist Monday to Friday in the afternoons. You might organise activities for the children, teach the children songs, teach English in small groups, help with their homework, provide praise for their individual efforts or simply provide them with company whilst they watch their favourite cartoons on TV...cont

PERU

£47 per week

Accommodation Inc.

Airport Pick-up Service.

Food Self-catering

YOUR EXPERIENCE...cont

Volunteers live in comfortable self-contained apartments sharing with other volunteers. An English-speaking volunteer coordinator provides assistance after arrival, around the clock support, orientation when needed and can help arrange tours and treks with local companies.

AT A GLACE

Age:18 years+

Minimum stay:1 week

When to apply: As early as possible to secure your place.

Accommodation:Volunteer apartment with TV and hot showers (rare in the Andes!)

Working hours:Afternoons Monday to Friday

Language:Spanish not needed to be a successful volunteer

Spanish classes: can be arranged after arrival

Cost:£47 per week

Airport pick-up £10 payable on arrival.

Meals can be cooked in the volunteer’s kitchen or taken out at local cafes from as little as 50p per meal.

Getting there:Flight to Cuzco, Peru.

NOT SURE? NEED SOME ADVICE? WANT TO GET REGISTERED?

all us (UK) FREE PHONE 0800 345 75 82

Or outside of the UK ++ 1603 627007

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?

Apply now by phone or on-line (or via post using our application form). There are no set arrival dates so you can arrive whenever it is convenient for you.

Start sourcing your flight to Cuzco now-volunteers recommend the following companies: Dial A Flight amongst others.

Flights to Cuzco expensive? Fly into to Lima (the capital) instead and book internal flight on line with Lan.com. One way flights usually cost £40.

WE CONSIDER THIS PROJECT IDEAL IF YOU

Are travelling alone (pick up and transfers)

Are thinking about a long stay but are unsure about committing at this stage

Want to take advantage of local hiking opportunities

Want to learn or improve your Spanish

Want an opportunity to make new friends amongst the other volunteers and perhaps travel together afterwards

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAMME

Comfortable volunteer accommodation during placement

Spanish lessons available

Help and advice on how to arrange trekking and sightseeing

24/7 hour back-up support on site from experienced volunteer coordinator

PERU AT A GLANCE...

Peru has more than its fair share of wildlife, history, landscapes and culture which means there is something for everyone in this ancient land. From ice blue lakes and glaciers in the sierras to tropical rainforest in the Amazon basin Peru has it all and every imaginable habitat in between.

Not to be missed before leaving Peru: Machu Pichu, Inca Trail, Nazca Lines, Chan Chan, The Cordillera Blanca and Lake Titicaca.

e: The rainy season in from November to April. Festivals: Inti Raymi, 24 June 2006, Candelaria, February, Senor de los Milagros, October.

Travel difference from UK : -5hrs GMT

“Hi
Just to let you know everything is fine in Cuzco, Jeremy and his mother are
very nice and helpful and the teaching is going well. I would
recommend anyone to come here, it is a truly wonderful experience.”

Karen volunteered in Cuzco - Peru

VOLUNTEER STORIES

Linda Paton

Everyone was so friendly and welcoming.