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Due to globalization and growth in tourism, the ability to speak and write in English has become very important in Peru. This is more so for young students, who without the knowledge of English, won’t secure places in good universities. Though there are excellent centers in the Peru to study English, they are often concentrated at the cities and are too expensive for poor people to afford.
To help young Peruvian’s from poor families learn English, RCDP has collaborated with local schools. Join RCDP’s Teaching English project and teach English to students who deserve the most to be taught. Through your work, the students will gain in confidence and dream of a better future.
You’ll find the students extremely eager to learn from foreign volunteers and generally well behaved.
No specific qualifications required to volunteer in Teaching English project. Volunteers are however advised to be good role models to their students and wear appropriate clothes (no shorts or sleeveless shirts)). Working with children requires patients and flexibility so volunteers should come prepare for that. Even non-native English speakers can apply, provided you have excellent English.
You’ll teach a large class and will be assisted by other teachers. You’ll teach 2-3 hours, or even more if you want, and you’ll teach 6 days a week. You are encouraged to hold debates and discussions as this will increase their ability to comprehend English better. Many volunteers have also been involved in extra-curricular activities like games and plays.
Accommodation/Meal/Supervision:In Peru, volunteers will stay in a hostel or with host families. Our local coordinators will make the decision to place you either in hostel or host family. Hostel is a home base kind of environment where you can mingle with other volunteers. In a host family, volunteers will get the opportunity to practice Spanish and experience local culture. Our host families have hosted many international volunteers. They are socially respected and will provide a safe and secure local for our volunteers to stay. You will have a private room and share kitchen and bathroom facilities. Many host families will not have running hot water. You can ask someone to do your dirty laundry for a small fee. The arrangement is entirely depended on you and the host family. You can also request to pack your lunch if you intend to be somewhere during lunch and vegetarian meals are an option. You are also more than welcomed to bring your own special diets and prepare them yourself. Please rest assured that your home stay will be safe and comfortable. RCDP staffs will also inquiry about your health and safety by visiting you while you’re volunteering in the field.
The mission of RCDP-Nepal is to encourage international volunteers to contribute in sustainable community development that benefits the underprivileged and extremely poor. By developing the places and the communities, the volunteers are also developing themselves and learning new perspectives and ideas that will ultimately change their lives.
