TEACH ENGLISH in PERU

Project Summary

Many students attend schools in Peru in which courses such as English and Physical Education are required, but are not taught because of the lack of funds and teachers. In other schools, the courses are taught, but at a very low level because the teachers are not qualified to teach these courses. Teach art, physical education, and English in neighborhood kindergartens, elementary schools or in the local high school.

Skill/Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications needed to join IFRE's volunteer teaching English project in Peru . However, volunteers must be able to act as good role models for the children. A dress code is kept in the schools (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and volunteers must be presentable (no excessive tattoos or piercing). Working with children requires patients and flexibility. At least a low level of Spanish would be required to work with the school projects. Volunteers are expected to be flexible and patient as well as possess a passion and love for orphans.

Volunteers responsibilities

As a volunteer English teacher you will work in public or private schools teaching basic English for 2-3 hours a day [six days a week] to students between six and thirteen years old. You can expect to have large classes and you may be asked to assist in other school activities. Working in the orphanage offers the opportunities to share your time, love, and passion for those children who have rarely experienced love in their life.

Room/Food

Volunteers in Peru stay in a home stay during the culture and language immersion program. You will have a private room and be fed three meals of Peruvian fare each day. Once the language and culture week/weeks are over, our coordinator takes you to your project for introduction. You could change host families at this time, depending on the location of your project. Some of the orphanage and Health Clinics are located in the outskirts of Cusco so you will be moved to a rural home closer to your project. This way you will have an easier commute to the sight each day.

Again, the vast majority of our Peru volunteers live with local host families where you are provided a private room and three meals. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared with the family and other volunteers (yes, you might have another volunteer living with you.) The host family doesn't offer laundry service but some will happily take up the task for a small fee, this is up to you to negotiate. If you choose to do your own laundry most families are happy to let you use their wash basins where you wash by hand then line dry your clothes.