We aim to start their English education as young as possible,as well as teaching English, this program often need help in teaching subjects such as music, arts, maths, French, science, basic computing, sport, etc.
The children are taught in a practical way, through colouring, drawing, sports and singing. This is to encourage the children to be themselves and to improve their confidence. The children we teach are very enthusiastic to learn and to talk and play with our volunteers.
Our volunteers teach the same class for 5 days so the children know them and also, so the volunteer knows the children. This regular contact helps the children with their English and also their social skills.
In all the pre schools we also teach the children about cleaning their teeth.
Many of them do not know how to brush their teeth or why. 'ends meet' let alone pay for health care.
We provide the children with their own toothbrushes at the school to give them the opportunity to learn how to clean their teeth properly, and also why is important to do so. It is very important for the childrens´ well being that they are taught these skills. In all these schools, our aim with teaching English and other skills is to give the children more opportunities, to break the cycle of poverty that can be seen here.
Volunteers DO NOT need to be a qualified or experienced.

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.

Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers must be over 18 years of age at the beginning of the program and have at least a high school education.

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, coach, 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.

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More information: infopfy@gmail.com

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