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Working with Children with Disabilities in Peru
Volunteers provide much-needed support and assistance to a school for mentally disabled and deaf children and young adults aged 3 to 25. It has five education sections to cater to varied age groups and levels of disabilities. 1. Deaf school 2. Kindergarten 3. Primary school 4. Practical training 5. Division for students with multiple/complex behaviors, including severe mental disabilities, ...
Volunteers provide much-needed support and assistance to a school for mentally disabled and deaf children and young adults aged 3 to 25. It has five education sections to cater to varied age groups and levels of disabilities. 1. Deaf school 2. Kindergarten 3. Primary school 4. Practical training 5. Division for students with multiple/complex behaviors, including severe mental disabilities, and complex/difficult behavioral issues The school has a speech therapist, physiotherapist, and psychologist. Each class has an average of 10-15 children and is taught by one teacher. Complex behavior classes are small and focus on practical skills. Practical training includes carpentry, sewing, crafts, and baking—skills students can apply when they finish school. Students with different abi...
Program Highlights
Give children and youth with disabilities quality care, compassion, and a sense of hope.
Provide essential care to vulnerable children, particularly those with special needs.
Improve the future of children and young adults with disabilities.
Enable intercultural exchange that benefits both locals and international volunteers.
Witness Cusco’s rich cultural and historical heritage through visits to Spanish colonial architecture and archaeological remains.
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Quick Details
- Cusco, Peru
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
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- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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Best experience to date
by: Rachel Arcuri - United StatesProgram: Working with Children with Disabilities in PeruI could write about my experience in Cusco for days. I spent exactly 12 weeks from March to May of 2018 in the beautiful city I grew to call home. I began my stay working with disabilities and special needs, but soon discovered that volunteering in an animal shelter was a better fit for me. I can't even describe the feeling of waking up each morning with such a sense of purpose and love for what I was doing. My host family was incredible and because they didn't speak any English, my Spanish skil...
Dear Rachel,<br/>What an inspiring and motivating review! Thank-you so much; not only for taking the time to recount your amazing experiences in Cusco to encourage and assist future volunteers - but most importantly for your incredible contribution t...
It was a privilege to be a part of the community
by: Seth Hennessy - United StatesProgram: Working with Children with Disabilities in PeruMy trip to Cusco to be a part of the Children with Disabilities program was amazing. It was a privilege to be a part of the community and to be able to help support such an important program. Getting to know the children, the teachers and the parents really made me feel like more than a tourist but one of the family for the time that I was there. Every day I was warmly thanked for every little thing I did, it does not take much to make a difference sometimes. Also getting to experience one city ...
Hi Seth,<br/><br/>I love hearing your comments about feeling part of the family (rather than simply a tourist) and that even the smallest contribution can make a difference to people's lives.<br/><br/>Thanks so much for giving of your time and your k...
Demanding but excellent
by: Jim BoltonProgram: Working with Children with Disabilities in PeruI thought the program in Cusco was demanding but excellent. The local team was terrific to work with. I have great memories of the experience and hope we’ll get to do another LV trip in the next couple of years.
Hi Jim,<br/><br/>Volunteering abroad isn't the easy road...but it's probably the most rewarding!<br/><br/>Thanks for sharing your experience and we too hope that you will join us on another Love Volunteers program in the future!<br/><br/>All the best...
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Locations
- Cusco, Peru
Types & Subjects
- Childcare & Children
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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