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COMMUNITY WORK AT AN ORPHANAGE IN LIMATAMBO

Brief Program Description
Peru, home of the great Inca Empire, is a country of deep history and culture.  It is a magical location that contains one of the richest biodiversities on Earth.  Peru is the third biggest country in South America and it ranges from the beautiful coast line to the spectacular Andes mountains and down again to the dense Amazon River basin.

The culture of Peru is comprised of the multicultural layers of many great civilizations.  The heritage of the Inca’s has been passed down not only by their spectacular ruins but also with the Quechua language, which is still spoken in many areas of the country.  You can wander the around colonial cities which have preserved the legacy of the Spanish conquistadors.  You will be able to explore the lost city of Machu Picchu and ponder the enigma of the Nazca Lines.

All of the programs in Peru include transportation from the airport to their host family, a short orientation, twenty-four hour assistance, a walking tour of Miraflores, half board (two meals per day) six days a week as well as information on travel around the country.

In the Shelter the Orphans program, you will live in and help run an orphanage.  The orphanage is located two hours from the city of Cusco in Limatambo.  More than forty kids between the ages of seven and sixteen live there and other children from towns close to the area walk up to two hours to come to school.  This place can be expressed as a small village.  The complex is made up of dorms for the volunteers, homes for the "families", a school, a medical center, carpentry and a small farm.  You will be able to help in every daily task and the orphanage would be happy to utilize any special skills you may have.

FACT FILE
Minimum Length 2 wks 
Maximum Length 8 wks 
Add on Blocks of Time 2 wks./ 4wks. 
Age 18+  Health Good health 
For Minimum Length $ 1205 
For Maximum Length $ 2225 
Additional Fee Information 3 weeks for $1440, 4 weeks for $1560Spanish classes are available at the cost of $160/week (total of 10 hours). 
Language Training Spanish classes are available at an addl cost.  Airport Transfers Airport pick up in Cusco is included. 
Orientation Included  Flights Not included 
Insurance Included  Visa Costs Not included 
Local Transportation Not included, but assistance is available.  Other  
Room Included 
Meals Included 
Locations The orphanage is located in Limatambo which is 2 hours from the city of Cusco. It is at 3,300 meters above sea level. Volunteers will fly into the airport in Cusco. 
Working Hours Week days 
Language Requirements  
Additional Information An additional application and Spanish evaluation will be provided for you to complete. Participants also need to provide a CV with a photo (in Spanish, if possible), a copy of your passport, 1-2 letters of recommendations, and a letter to your "host family" at the orphanage. 
Arrival Dates 2007: Nov. 23. 2008: Jan 11, 25, Feb 8, Mar 7, 21, Apr 11, 25, May 9, 23, June 6, 20, July 4, Aug 8, 22, Sep 12, 26, Oct 10, 24, Nov 14, 28, Dec 5 
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