Volunteer Community Work
all the children of the world happy!!

This is one of PFY’s most popular projects. In theory Peru's government provides free education for all children, which children go to school and how far up the ladder they progress is very much determined by their family income rather than academic performance: some children may not be able to afford school fees or extra items such as uniforms and books.
Also children from poor families may be kept away from school to earn money from jobs instead and much of the population lives below the poverty line, so PFY, along with leaders of the communities has built schools that are free to attend. However there is a lack of English teachers to complete the required level and other subjects , volunteers are valued where English is their native or near native language to aid in the learning of the children.
By teaching young people English and other subjects, you will be able to make a positive impact on their lives and make more opportunities available to them, for example by going to university, getting jobs in tourism and business and commerce.
By working in these, volunteers will make a real personal difference to the lives of underprivileged children.
Please call us directly to discuss your family’s volunteering requirements.
Naturally a volunteer's Spanish will improve over the course of their volunteering but it is highly recommended that the volunteer take advantage of the Spanish lessons offered by our program staff .

Start and Duration
Placements begin on the 1st and 15th of each month. Volunteers can choose to volunteer for periods of one week to six months.

Language Requirements
We recommend that all volunteers regardless of their Spanish language ability (unless they are extremely fluent), take advantage of the very affordable Spanish lessons offered exclusively to PeruForYou volunteers.

Orientation
Orientation will begin on the 1st and 15th of each month in Lima or Huancayo (depending on where you wish to be placed). Orientation will be conducted by program staff in Lima and Huancayo and cover everything you need to know for your volunteering placement in Peru – Introduction to Peru, Peruvian Customs, Language Training Information (Spanish), Rules and Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities in Peru, Introduction to your project and placement. During orientation volunteers will finalise their placement icity and specific placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing. Once orientation is complete, volunteers will be transported to their home stay (or host city) and introduced to all relevant parties – home stay family members and program placement staff.

Language Course
Spanish language courses are available for all volunteers regardless of their ability.
PeruforYou strongly recommends these for all volunteers unless they are extremely fluent. If a volunteer's Spanish is none to basic and they are staying for a period of longer than two weeks then volunteers should strongly consider these courses as they will allow them to work and communicate with all parties a lot more efficiently during their stay. These language courses are organised on your arrival in Peru at the program orientation. The language course is tailored to each volunteer's current level of Spanish. The cost is very affordable and offered exclusively to PFY volunteers at US$7 per hour.

Project Costs: US$ 380 for 4 weeks.

Location of project: Various locations in Lima, Huancayo, Satipo.

Activities: Teach, help educate, develop the children.and other subjects.

Working Hours: Flexible; Monday to Friday up to 5 hours per day , all other time is free.

What's Included
Accommodation: Shared dormitory room in volunteer house, family homestay(optional)
Food: Food is included; three meals per day.

Airport Pickup in Lima: is not included; you will need to purchase your own Pickup (budget approximately US$ 60 per person). Ask us for details if you're arriving early!

Training: Spanish lessons 10 hours, Orientation in the project.

What's not included
Flights, Insurance, Visas, Return Airport transfer, Local Transport extra Food.