Volunteers may not...
- Buy gifts, candy, or treats for the children
- Give money to children
- Take children or go anywhere on their own with children
- A desire to spend time reading, playing and growing with children
- Some Spanish helpful but not mandatory
- Previous experience with children helpful
- Interest in education and/or literacy
- 18 years and older (mature high school students accepted)
- High school groups accepted (last 2 years of school only)
- Candidates from all over the world welcome!
NextVolunteers Program and donation includes...
- The gift of giving of yourself and working with amazing children in a comfortable, fun, and relaxed environment.
- The chance to help children feel good about themselves and their accomplishments.
- The opportunity to be immersed in and with the people, children, language, and culture of Cusco, Peru.
- Satisfaction of making a positive impact on another culture and people.
- New insight into yourself and new confidence about all you are capable of.
- Placement and participation in a mini-group Spanish language course.
- Placement with a home stay family that is friendly, providing a comfortable and clean home with a private room, breakfast, and lunch. This is a great opportunity to practice Spanish in a real life setting while immersing yourself in the daily activities and culture of Cusco.
- Pickup from Cusco airport.
- Information about Cusco and travel tips
- In-country representative available 24 hours a day, seven days a week who speaks English and Spanish.