Volunteer Programs in the Peruvian Amazon
Location: Peru: Moyobamba, Tarapoto, Yantalo
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year
Yantalo Peru Foundation
14978 W IL Rt173, Rumi Lane Wadsworth, IL 60083 United States
Call Us
Phone: 1 847 561 5732
Description
Participants will be actively involved in teaching adults and K-12 students. Health care professionals will see clinical, surgical, nutrition, maternity and child care areas.
The school year in Peru is March to December.
Active participation with the community of 600 families is expected.
Highlights
Opportunity to improve your Spanish skills, live and share experiences in a new cultural environment. Many grad and undergrad students come to Yantalo with a pre-approved project from their College or University, which may or may not have value for credits.
MDs will find unique cases of tropical diseases!
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Qualifications
Health care and education professionals and/or university students. A letter of introduction or reference, plus a copy of Curriculum Vitae. Must volunteer for a minimum of 8 dates. Range 8 days to 12 weeks.
MDs, RNs, DDs, English, Art, Music, Sport teachers are welcome. Students of architecture, landscape design and computer sciences are welcome.
Minimum Education
Associates
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Cost in US$:
USD 2,500
Cost Include Description:
International transportation ranges from USD 900 to USD 1500 depending on your city of origin.
Accommodations at family homes at USD 1 per night. Meals range from 6 to 10 USD per day.
Other personal expenses not included.
Credit Available
no
Salary/Pay
A true cultural experience. Credits via the College or University of the participant.Experience Required
yes
- No. However experience on international travel is a plus
Volunteer Types
- Academic Reinforcement
- Adult Education
- Agriculture
- AIDS
- Anthropology
- Arts
- Athletics
- Biological Research
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Computer Training
- Conservation
- Culture
- Drug Or Alcohol Recovery
- Education
- Elderly
- English Teaching
- Family Planning
- Food
- Gender Issues
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
- Housing
- Human Rights
- Indigenous Issues
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Office Work
- Organizational Development
- Parks
- Planting
- Playgrounds
- Popular Education
- Population Issues
- Primary Education
- Public Education
- Reforestation
- Restoration
- Secondary Education
- Small Business Development
- Social Services, Social Work
- Solar & Hydro Projects
- Teaching
- Tourism
- Translation
- Tree Planting
- Volunteer Management
- Volunteering
- Women
- Youth
- Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
Spends at least 2 hours with students K-12. Some like to work in construction projects. Organize small groups of HS students and parents to discuss Community issues, Hygiene, Preventive Medicine, etc.Age Range
18 to 70This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
- Independent living
Participants Travel to Peru
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Written Application
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
Yantalo Peru Foundation's Mission Statement
The Foundation is devoted to delivering outstanding quality programs in the areas of Health, Education and Culture to help meet he needs of the people of Yantalo in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. Our goal is to create a long-term and sustainable positive impact through serious and active participation of the community and volunteers who share our vision and commitment to work with integrity, creativity and accountability.
Year Founded
2005
