Community Education volunteering
Location - Huaraz
Start dates - Every week on a Sunday (this is flexible)
Project closed from 22 Dec 2013 to 4 Jan 2014
Duration - 4 - 12 weeks, possible to extend (max. 6 months)
Availability - Spaces available
Cost - From £645 / $1015 - see pricing table below
How will I make a difference?
By volunteering at this project you will be helping make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children in Peru, enabling them to have a better start in life. Education is an integral part of breaking the poverty cycle and so with the support of the community school, children at risk from dropping out of the education system are given an opportunity to succeed.
Peru has become famous for its amazing historic sites and stunning landscapes, but unfortunately, even with all of these advantages, it is still a very poor country and the majority of the population has very little opportunity to make a better life for themselves.
Read what past volunteers have said about this project in our Peru Community Education Project Reviews.
Community education volunteering in Peru: What will I be doing?
The objective is to provide the children within extra support in their studies. Volunteers act as mentors offering help with homework, education on health and wellbeing and emotional support for students from difficult backgrounds.
Volunteers are involved with a number of tasks which can include:
There are generally between 4-8 volunteers at the project at one time.
More about the project
We work with a community education initiative and registered Peruvian NGO in the town of Huaraz, Ancash Region who provide educational and emotional support to children from low income families in the region.
The project encourages a holistic approach to education combining homework tuition, emotional well- being classes, recreational activities and daily nutritious meals in a family orientated environment.
The community school was established in 2006 to support a low income area where many children were struggling to achieve in the school system. Yuri, the school director is a qualified music teacher and accountant and has devoted his life to improving the education levels in his home town. He is supported by a full time Peruvian teacher and local and international volunteers.
The school runs two daily sessions to compliment the state school system;
Location and free time
Volunteers live in Huaraz a small city nestled in the heart of the Ancash region and at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. The city has many beautiful walks nearby, it is not far from the serene wilderness but also has the benefit of a lively market. You will be able to explore the city, get to know the place and its people, shop in local markets and experience everyday life in a Peruvian city.
The area is popular for outdoor activities; trekking, mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Volunteers normally work 5 days a week with most weekends off so there is plenty of time to explore the area.
Volunteer accommodation
Volunteers stay in a basic but comfortable volunteer apartment, located in the centre of Huaraz and about 10 minutes’ walk from the community school. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen where volunteers can cook. Bedrooms are shared with shared bathrooms. There is hot water, laundry facilities, wireless internet and a laptop computer volunteers can use.
What's included and where your money goes
PoD is run as a non-profit volunteer organisation. Fee levels are set to match costs and any surplus monies are distributed to the projects we work with via the PoD Charity - for more details click here.
Child and vulnerable adult protectionPoD is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults - please see our Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy.
All volunteers are required to have a criminal records check, which we will arrange with you.
Start dates - Every week on a Sunday (this is flexible)
Project closed from 22 Dec 2013 to 4 Jan 2014
Duration - 4 - 12 weeks, possible to extend (max. 6 months)
Availability - Spaces available
Cost - From £645 / $1015 - see pricing table below
How will I make a difference?
By volunteering at this project you will be helping make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children in Peru, enabling them to have a better start in life. Education is an integral part of breaking the poverty cycle and so with the support of the community school, children at risk from dropping out of the education system are given an opportunity to succeed.
Peru has become famous for its amazing historic sites and stunning landscapes, but unfortunately, even with all of these advantages, it is still a very poor country and the majority of the population has very little opportunity to make a better life for themselves.
Read what past volunteers have said about this project in our Peru Community Education Project Reviews.
Community education volunteering in Peru: What will I be doing?
The objective is to provide the children within extra support in their studies. Volunteers act as mentors offering help with homework, education on health and wellbeing and emotional support for students from difficult backgrounds.
Volunteers are involved with a number of tasks which can include:
- Helping with homework; Spanish, English, Maths and other subjects
- One-on-one tuition with children who are struggling
- Informal lessons
- Creative activities; music, arts and crafts
- Active games and sports
- Help on the nutrition awareness program, healthy living and hygiene education
- Parental engagement
- Taking children on group excursions/trips
- Building and maintenance at the school
- Gardening and carrying out improvements to the school's front and back yard areas
- Assisting with resource development initiatives including donor communication and marketing
There are generally between 4-8 volunteers at the project at one time.
More about the project
We work with a community education initiative and registered Peruvian NGO in the town of Huaraz, Ancash Region who provide educational and emotional support to children from low income families in the region.
The project encourages a holistic approach to education combining homework tuition, emotional well- being classes, recreational activities and daily nutritious meals in a family orientated environment.
The community school was established in 2006 to support a low income area where many children were struggling to achieve in the school system. Yuri, the school director is a qualified music teacher and accountant and has devoted his life to improving the education levels in his home town. He is supported by a full time Peruvian teacher and local and international volunteers.
The school runs two daily sessions to compliment the state school system;
- 9am – 12pm, Secondary school students attend the community education project, they then spend the afternoon at state school
- 3pm – 6pm, Primary school students attend the project following their morning classes at state school. This is a big help also to many single parents who would not be home to look after children in the afternoon.
Location and free time
Volunteers live in Huaraz a small city nestled in the heart of the Ancash region and at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. The city has many beautiful walks nearby, it is not far from the serene wilderness but also has the benefit of a lively market. You will be able to explore the city, get to know the place and its people, shop in local markets and experience everyday life in a Peruvian city.
The area is popular for outdoor activities; trekking, mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Volunteers normally work 5 days a week with most weekends off so there is plenty of time to explore the area.
Volunteer accommodation
Volunteers stay in a basic but comfortable volunteer apartment, located in the centre of Huaraz and about 10 minutes’ walk from the community school. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen where volunteers can cook. Bedrooms are shared with shared bathrooms. There is hot water, laundry facilities, wireless internet and a laptop computer volunteers can use.
What's included and where your money goes
- A comprehensive information booklet
- Support from your dedicated volunteer manager within the PoD UK team
- Travel advice and assistance
- Being met on arrival in Huaraz, Peru
- An introduction to Huaraz
- Introduction to the community school
- Accommodation in the volunteer house (shared rooms)
- Support from the project team
PoD is run as a non-profit volunteer organisation. Fee levels are set to match costs and any surplus monies are distributed to the projects we work with via the PoD Charity - for more details click here.
Child and vulnerable adult protectionPoD is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults - please see our Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy.
All volunteers are required to have a criminal records check, which we will arrange with you.