| Volunteer!!! |
| Immerse
yourself in a volunteer project in Cusco as
an extension of your ACUPARI Spanish course! |
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What better way is there to know a place, the people,
and the culture then volunteering! After completing
a minimum of two weeks of your Language course, you
have the option of volunteering in one of various Peruvian
organizations that are supported by Acupari. As a volunteer,
your work is a valuable contribution to our community.
Volunteering will give you the unique opportunity to
live and work with native people and learn their culture
first hand.
So no matter how brief your volunteer experience, you
can make a difference. The gift you receive will be
life long memories and a deep insight into the social
and cultural reality. There are volunteer positions
available, beginning with a minimum of 2 weeks up to
2 months or more…
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3 months Peru intensive
4 weeks Spanish classes
8 weeks volunteer work in Cusco
Host family
Euro 1.250,-
more
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| The institutions
that ACUPARI supports: |
There are a variety
of options for your volunteer position. You can spend
time with children in a children´s hospital, orphanage,
day care center, or street project. There are positions
in several hospitals, and even in an institution for
the blind… Read more about our institutions…
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| Please note that
all of our volunteer opportunities can be done as a
practicum with certification. Please indicate on the
registration page if
you are interested in volunteering only or in doing
a practicum. For those doing their practicum, ACUPARI
will provide a certificate, in coordination with the
institution where you have volunteered, indicating completion
of your practicum, your hours, and the type of work. |
| Qualifications
and Requirements |
| The most important qualification
that any volunteer can bring to their volunteer
position is the willingness to help others and
the desire to make a difference. For the majority
of the position no special knowledge or skill
is needed. Where required, the exact qualifications
and skills required, will be listed. |
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What level of
Spanish is required? |
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For most positions, a
basic level of Spanish is required. The two week
course that you will have completed with ACUPARI
will give you the basics and more for your volunteer
position. |
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Is there a minimum
age for volunteers? |
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Yes, all volunteers must
be at least 18 years of age. |
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Is there a minimum
work period? |
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Yes, we ask anyone interested
in a volunteer position to devote a minimum of
at least 2 weeks to the project. |
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| Pricing |
As a special
courtesy to our students we offer very competitive
pricing for your volunteer placement. With the registration
in at least a two-week Spanish course, we can arrange
your volunteer work placement for only Euro 80,-
REGISTER NOW and make
a difference!
Each application is processed individually in the greatest
effort try to fulfill all your personal expectations.
Volunteer applicants are responsible for their own housing.
As a service to you, accommodation for the volunteering
period can be organized by ACUPARI at reasonable prices.
Please indicate on the registration form if housing
will be needed during your time volunteering. |
| Look for more
information about volunteering in South America at:
www.volunteerlatinamerica.com |
