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COMMUNITY WORK AT A KINDERGARTEN/ DAYCARE IN LIMA

Help Build a Learning Environment for Lima’s Youth

Help make a difference in the lives of the young children in Peru’s capital city of Lima by volunteering at this kindergarten. As a teaching assistant, volunteers can help the children with math, art, language, English, and other subjects. They will also be supervising singing and play time for the kids. Volunteers with a good knowledge of the Spanish language will have the opportunity to prepare and give their own class if they so desire. There are a total of about 50 children in the school, divided into five classes: 2-3 years old, 2-5 years old, 6 years old, 7 years old, and 8 years old.

A key trait for volunteers in this project is to have patience, creativity, and energy to play with the children. Initiative and enthusiasm are also important to success in the classroom. Spanish is not mandatory; however it helps with the children’s experience in the classroom. Due to the poverty in the area, teachers should be prepared to work with little material.

Volunteers will stay with Peruvian families specially selected for this program. Most of the houses are located in Lima’s upscale and artistic districts, and all have running water and hot showers.

Volunteer activities may include:
- Assist in teaching math, art, language, and English
- Supervise singing and play time with the kids
- Devise a lesson plan and instruct a class

All GeoVisions programs include accommodation and meals, airport pick-up, project training, in country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure support and project orientation.


FACT FILE

Minimum Length 2 wks. 
Maximum Length 8 wks. 
Add on Blocks of Time 2 wks. 
Age 18+  Health Good health 
For Minimum Length $ 1175 
For Maximum Length $ 2120 
Additional Fee Information 4 week program is $1485. 
Language Training Spanish classes are available at an addl cost.  Airport Transfers Airport pick up is included. 
Orientation Included  Flights Not included 
Insurance Included  Visa Costs Not included 
Local Transportation Not included  Other  
Room Included at host families 
Meals 2 meals/day 6 days/week 
Locations The program is located in the south of Lima in San Juan de Miraflores. 
Working Hours 9 am - 5 pm (M-F) 
Language Requirements Spanish, classes are available at addl cost. 
Additional Information CV with photo (in Spanish) is needed. Also, 1-2 letters of recommendation are required. 
Arrival Dates 2009: Jul 30 Aug 6 Sept 10 Oct 15 Nov 19