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Short-Term Community Development Internship in Peru

by: GVI

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Gain international experience and contribute to sustainable community development initiatives in Peru’s bustling city of Lima. Assist with educational activities aimed at improving English classes, after-school activities, healthcare, infrastructure, and women’s personal and professional development. Our short-term community development internship also provides you with skill-based training and...

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Program Highlights

Contribute to a selection of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Gain hands-on, international experience to boost your résumé.

Receive comprehensive staff mentorship, feedback, and evaluation.

Make a difference in the lives of the local community, alongside our partners in Peru.

Live like a local and improve your Spanish through language lessons.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Lima, Peru
  • Lima, Peru
  • Lima, Peru
  • Lima, Peru
  • Lima, Peru
  • Lima, Peru
  • Lima, Peru
  • Lima, Peru
Availability
Year(s) Offered2018,Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Construction
  • Construction
  • Development
  • Development
  • Education
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad2021 Top Rate Organization - Study Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.48

Total Reviews

9

I have a greater understanding of the importance of sustainability

by: ChristinaProgram: Short-Term Community Development Internship in Peru
10

I have a greater understanding of the importance of sustainability, the cloud forest ecosystem, and a deep appreciation for the ground teams that educate, facilitate, and keep these programs going. Now that I am home, I am re-aligning my career to a more eco-conscious company and putting into practice much of the things I learned while on base.

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GVI responded to this reviewAugust 2, 2022

Hey Christina, thanks for your review! I'm thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with us and enjoyed your time on base as much as you did. All the best with navigating this new career chapter. We'd love to have you back on base sometime...

8

My experience in Oxapampa with GVI has been very good, a complete mix of activities, I like that the community development, construction and conservation is mixed as it means you have the opportunity if signed up to one programme, to experience other activites which you werent aware of as an option but enjoy alot. It is a small base and close knit and everyone is very welcoming. It's a great place to learn spanish with a mix of locals whi speak spanish and GVI staff who can all speak English. I ...

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GVI responded to this reviewJune 3, 2022

Hey Frances, thanks for your review! I'm thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with us and enjoyed your time on base as much as you did. We'd love to have you back on base sometime soon!

I made many very good friends

by: Victoria - GermanyProgram: Short-Term Community Development Internship in Peru
7

Overall, I enjoyed the time in Peru. I made many very good friends and I will miss Karol and Luis. But because the program is not was I was expecting I am going to leave two weeks earlier. And I would suggest to take the Microenterprise program from the website because this is not what is happening here.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Lima, Peru
  • Lima, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Construction
  • Construction
  • Development

Availability

Years Offered: 2018,Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Families

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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