Volunteer Teaching English in Arequipa Peru
Volunteers in this program teach English to local Peruvian students in English schools. The schools are in need of English speaking volunteers on a regular basis.
In this program, you will be asked to teach 3 classes a day of 60 minutes each or will be just a teacher assistant to improve the pronunciation and English skills of the students. Learners are from 13 to 45 years old and they are not divided by age but by English levels.
Volunteers are provided with a fixed-curriculum, teaching materials and the position is supported by a local teacher coordinator. Our volunteers are asked by school authorities to develop their own projects to help students learn English.
Volunteers are provided with a fixed-curriculum. Teaching materials and the position is supported by a local a teacher coordinator. Our volunteers are asked by school authorities to develop their own projects to help students learn English. As a volunteer you will work for 5-6 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week.
In this program, you will be asked to teach 3 classes a day of 60 minutes each or will be just a teacher assistant to improve the pronunciation and English skills of the students. Learners are from 13 to 45 years old and they are not divided by age but by English levels.
Volunteers are provided with a fixed-curriculum, teaching materials and the position is supported by a local teacher coordinator. Our volunteers are asked by school authorities to develop their own projects to help students learn English.
Volunteers are provided with a fixed-curriculum. Teaching materials and the position is supported by a local a teacher coordinator. Our volunteers are asked by school authorities to develop their own projects to help students learn English. As a volunteer you will work for 5-6 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week.
| Program Information |
Program Requirements Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.. You do not need formal teaching qualifications or formal teacher training.Volunteers need to have a Basic- Intermediate level of Spanish to enroll in this program. Project Location The project placements are located in and around the city of Arequipa. Most of the volunteer projects are located at a distance of 15-20 minutes from the accommodations and volunteers travel by either bus or taxis upon the distance. |
| What we provide |
Airport Receive/ Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the Rodriguez Ballón International Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Peru will be picked up at a meeting point decided beforehand or at the bus station. Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by the local staff. Areas like culture, greetings, locations, transportation, safety and volunteer placements are given during the orientation. The orientation will be given by the local staff in Peru. Lodging: Volunteers are provided accommodation with local host families. By staying with a host family you will experience the local culture, customs and Peruvian way of living. Volunteers are hosted in shared bedrooms with other volunteers.Usually there are 2 bathrooms in every host family with hot showers. Accommodations are clean and comfortable. Some houses have WiFi connection and cable TV as well. Food: Volunteers are provided with three cooked meals a day (Monday- Saturday) at the host family house. Meals vary from day to day and generally include soups, vegetable salad, rice, potatoes, juice, dessert etc. Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please click here In – Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements.The local staff and coordinators will be happy to assist you in making travel arrangements to different areas in Peru. In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country. Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc. During your Free Time Volunteers are free to visit and see places or do shopping during their free time. You can visit the Historic Cathedral of Arequipa, Santa Catalina Monastery and The Tambos. |
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Start Dates Volunteers can begin their project placement on any Monday of the month. Program Costs Volunteering Solutions strives hard to keep costs low and offer you the lowest prices with professional services to volunteer abroad. Compare our prices and services to other organizations and you would be surprised to see the difference. |
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Program Fee Peru Volunteer Program - ( Prices in Pound )
Please note: An application fee of £130 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.
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What are you Paying For? » 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff » Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information » Airport Pickup » Orientation » Food » Accommodation » Travel & Medical Insurance What's NOT Included? » Airfare » Visa and Visa extension fee » Airport taxes »Local Transportation » Any personal expenses |