Mystical and, at the least, intriguing, Iquitos attracts the eyes of everyone who knows it more closely. With a population of 400,000 people, the city draws attention for being quite rustic and for being a constant invitation to adventurers on duty. It’s impossible not to surrender to the transformations of scenarios so conflicting with each other. In order to reach the capital of the Peruvian Amazon, you will see rivers, a tropical forest and, suddenly, a maze of sometimes bumpy streets. The region is a port and has access only by water or air. Being a little more isolated, Iquitos has simpler communities, which live along the river, and need greater contact with other cultures and customs. It is certainly a very good place to teach and learn new habits and lifestyles.
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Teacher Assistant, Iquitos - Peru
ABOUT IQUITOS, PERU
PROJECT DETAILS
If you love children and think that education is the most powerful weapon to change the World, this program is perfect for you. You will volunteer in a place called PRONEI. It is a government-sponsored preschool in the poorest areas of Peru where mothers of the same community receive teaching training to work with a group of 30 children between 3 to 5 years old. In this sense, these mothers, also called “promotoras” have a huge challenge to run their classes with almost no support from the Peruvian state and working without any assistance. Nonetheless, they are doing a formidable job. Tha why volunteers do a great job helping the ‘’Promotoras’’. Children who attend these PRONOEIs are missing lots of things such as space for playgrounds, adequate restrooms, spacious classrooms and teaching materials but yet they are so happy and thankful.
FEES
- 1 Week $ 315
- 2 Weeks $ 455
- 3 Weeks $ 590
- 4 Weeks $ 705
- 5 Weeks $ 850
- 6 Weeks $ 955
- 7 Weeks $ 1150
- 8 Weeks $ 1300
- 9 Weeks $ 1450
- 10 Weeks $ 1600
- 11 Weeks $ 1750
- 12 Weeks $ 1870
- Extra day $ 28
- Extra week $ 200
- Change of project $ 75
All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$ 197 on top of the Program Fee (partially refundable until 60 days before your program start date*).
OTHER INFORMATION
Schedule
You will volunteer 5 days per week (Monday – Friday) from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.
You will have the weekends off, so you can explore the city.
What can I do in my free time?
- Explore the Amazon Jungle
- Visit Native Community
- Visit Fundo Pedrito
- Amazon Rescue Center
What is included in the Program Fee?
- Accomodation
- Pick up from the Airport.
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) are provided Monday through Friday.
- Wi-fi access
- A Volunteering Certificate . • Employment of local staff
- Donation for local community
Volunteer's Task
Helping the promoters to organize the activities for the next few days.
checking homework Organizing indoor and outdoor games
Maintaining children paying attention to the lessons
Giving kids individualized attention.
Requeriments
The minimum period for volunteering is 3 weeks.
Language: Intermediate knowledge of Spanish is preferred (not mandatory).
Applicants must possess healthcare certification, such as an ID as a medical student, EMT, paramedic certification, nursing or physician’s credentials.
Payment
Deposit A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking once your application form has been accepted. The remaining 50% of your payment is due 1 month prior to your arrival. Banking details will be provided upon confirmation of your application.
Changing
Changing Projects: If you wish to change projects in the same location (for example, if you were confirmed on an education project but then decide to join a caregiving project), you can do so as long as you are more than 30 days prior to departure and the new project has space for you. If the volunteer is confirmed for the new project, there will be a US$50 change fee.
Changing Dates: If you want to change dates once you have been confirmed on your placement, you can do so as long as you are more than 30 days prior to departure and the new project has space for you on your new dates. If the volunteer is confirmed for the new project, there will be a US $25 change fee.
Cancellation Policy
If the volunteer needs to cancel or shorten their trip between 30 and 1 days prior to departure, there will be no refund of fees for any reason.
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