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Alternative Spring Break helping the poor

Location: Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
Organization: Peru 109
Start date: March 6, 2010
Sex: All are welcome
Skill(s): fundraising, IT Training & Workshops, tutoring
Area of Focus: Art, Architecture, Music, Children and Youth, Community Service and Volunteering
End date: April 24, 2010
Age: Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64), Families
Language(s): English, Spanish
Last updated: October 19, 2009

Description:

*****THERE ARE ONLY 3 MORE WEEKS AVAILABLE********

All ASB programs run from Saturday to Saturday during March and April 2010 to accommodate typical work/class schedules. You'll spend your week with the children and staff of Senor de los Milagros, an educational program for low-income families in La Esperanza, Trujillo. In addition, each Project Team will design a signature project that will be unique to their ASB week.

In the evenings, you can take advantage of activities that we offer such as a dance or cooking class, explore Trujillo's beautiful main plaza, or relax at home with your host family and teammates. You'll have the chance to get to know additional historical, mystical, or scenic places in and around Trujillo. On our final afternoon, you'll visit the famous Huanchaco beach, where you can take in the water, sand, and incredible views in any way you choose.
***Please, check website for more details****
http://peru109.org/program_alternative_spring_break.htm


LOCATION: Trujillo, known as the “City of Eternal Spring”, is the third largest city in Peru, and is famous for its neighboring beach of Huanchaco.

PROGRAM DATES:
You choose the dates, from Saturday to Saturday, during March and April 2010

TEAM PROJECTS:
- Small group instruction of art, athletics, patio games, ESL, music.
- One-on-one literacy reinforcement and activities.
- Site painting, construction, and repairs.
-Large scale mural painting

PROGRAM COST:
(Does not include international airfare.)
$595 per person
$495 per person if joining team as a group of 5 to 10 volunteers

COST INCLUDES:
- airport pick-up and drop-off by program directors
- round trip bus Lima-Trujillo
- all lodging and meals (host family)
- evening activities and local tourism
- 24 hr/day on-call bilingual program directors on site and in your neighborhood
****(Please, check website for complet list of costs included)*****
http://peru109.org/program_alternative_spring_break.htm#3

How to Apply:

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