Summary
Horizon Peru is a non-profit organization in Trujillo, Peru. The mission of Horizon Peru is to educate disadvantaged individuals in English and extra-curricular activities such as music, arts, gardening and sports in order to provide the community with equal opportunity and empowerment.
Horizon Peru is based in the community of La Esperanza, just outside the centre of Trujillo. La Esperanza is known as Pueblo Joven in Spanish, which translates into shantytown emphasizing the area as underdeveloped. There are few paved roads and many people live without running water, electricity, or other amenities.
We have recently developed a Music Program to serve both children and adults in the community. This provides the students the opportunity to develop the musical talents and participate regularly in a productive activity. We are looking for a hard-working, organized, and creative person looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others. As of now we have a limited amount of equipment, however, under the leadership of a devoted Music Coordinator we would be interested in investing more funds into developing the program and purchasing new instruments.
Responsibilities
- Total responsibility for coordinating Horizon Peru's Music Program
- In addition to coordinating the Music Program the candidate will be responsible teaching for up to 15 hours per week in Horizon Peru School and the local public school
- Organizing a teaching schedule and lesson plans
- Training other volunteers so they may assist you (if necessary)
- Overseeing the budget
Qualifications
- Must be able to make a time-commitment of 3 months
- Strong background in Music
- Demonstrated program and project management skills. Ability to multi-task
- Spanish is not a requirement, however, would be a great asset.
- Patience, flexibility, team-skills, and interest to work in a developing country and small non-profit organization
Accommodation
All volunteer stay at the Horizon Volunteer House with fellow volunteers and staff. Staying at the Horizon Volunteer house allows you to build friendships with other volunteers from around the world, form connections with the friendly locals, and improve your Spanish skills. Volunteers stay in shared bedrooms and have access to a shared washroom that has hot water. Other amenities include a kitchen, internet/wifi, and a balcony.
Activities outside Volunteering
Volunteers will have the opportunity to go deeper into the city of Trujillo and explore popular tourist destinations nearby. If you're interested, we can also arrange for Spanish lessons, dance lessons, Peruvian cooking lessons, and surfing and sand boarding. For all these activities we have agreements with local institutions, which offer discounts just for our volunteers.
