This program is ideal for volunteers who want to teach physical education, but are also interested in becoming involved in program and community development. This project is specifically designed to give volunteers who have a background and/or passion in sports education the unique opportunity to help construct and run a program for a low-resourced community in Peru. There may not always be resources and supplies available so it is necessary to give help from volunteers that have a proactive attitude with a positive and creative mind.
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Where will I be volunteering?
Urubamba is located in the heart of the sacred valley of the Andes Mountains. The area has a desirable climate and produces vast quantities of fresh fruit. Urubamba is only an hour away from Cusco, and is the Inca City located in the Southern Sierras. Positioned in southeastern Peru only 80 km from Machu Picchu, it is known as the Archaeological Capital of the Americas. Cusco is the most visited city in Peru and is a must see.
What will I be doing?
The volunteer's role is to get children from the community involved in physical education through various activities and workshops. This project is specifically designed to give volunteers who have a background and/or passion in sports education the unique opportunity to help construct and run a program for a low-resourced community in Peru.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
However, you can still join this project if your Spanish does not meet the requirements, by taking our Spanish language course. - Must be 18 years or older.
- Basic knowledge in various sports.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) for a maximum of 8 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Numerous internet cafes are located throughout the city. Payphones are also readily available and can be used with a phone card available for purchase in Peru.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Peru and all it has to offer.
Great weekend trips include:
At night or day, Cusco is a city full of charm and attractions. Its main square, churches and surroundings are full of footprints from the past. Discover Qorincancha, San Blas, the Inca Roca Palace and many more archaeological sites during your trip to Cusco.
- Cusco Main Square
- Archiepiscopal Palace
- San Blas District
- Koricancha
- Hatun Rumiyoc-Inca Roca's Palace
- Regocijo or Cabildo Square
- Acllawasi
Volunteers can also go swimming in hotsprings, walk through the mountains, go trekking to spectacular glacial lakes, go rock climbing or mountain biking. If you prefer nightlife, there is dancing in the many discos in Cusco center, which also has many cafes and restaurants where you can try different traditional Peruvian cuisine.
- Program Name: Volunteer Peru
- Project Name: Volunteer Teaching Physical Education in Peru
- Project Category: Teaching
- Project Location: Cusco
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $810; add $130 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- A volunteer project
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- 24/7 emergency hot line
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: Local Transportation: Bus, Taxi, or Walking
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $30 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: Monday through Friday; 4-8 hours per day
- Project Closed Dates:
- Easter Week
- First two full weeks of July
- Mid December to mid February Plus local national holidays as shown in your Volunteer Handbook
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Sundays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 52 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 5
- Resume or CV required: No
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