Nonprofit

Published 20 days ago

Educational Support, Digital Inclusion & Socio-Emotional Volunteering

Asociación Sin Fines de Lucro Urpi Sonqocha

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cusco, Cusco, Peru

I Want to Help

Details

Available Times:

Weekdays evenings

Time Commitment:

Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)

Commitment Details:

Volunteers are expected to assist Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, for a minimum of 2 weeks. This ensures stability, emotional safety, and a structured, reliable learning environment for our 30 students.

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

Cost:

Fee Required: $175

Cause Areas:

Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Health & Medicine

Benefits:

Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available, Academic Credit Available

Good For:

Teens, Age 55+, International Volunteers

Participation Requirements:

Background Check, Attend Orientation

Age Requirement:

23+

Other Requirements:

A clean background check and 160€ fee are required. For teaching English, basic Spanish is enough to connect with the children! Volunteers need travel insurance. Sustainability fee supports workshop materials and daily meals for our 30 kids

Description

Educational Support, Digital Inclusion & Socio-Emotional Volunteering

We are looking for committed volunteers to join Cusimaky in San Jerónimo, Cusco. Volunteers will directly support our daily activities with a core group of 30 vulnerable children.

Areas of Collaboration:

Academic Reinforcement: Helping children with homework, basic math, reading, and elementary English.
Digital Inclusion: Teaching basic computer skills and technological literacy.
Creative Workshops: Leading socio-emotional support, art expression, sports, or environmental education.

About Us:

Cusimaky is a local initiative managed by grassroots leaders working directly on the ground. Our children attend school but lack resources for supplies or uniforms. Many start their day with just a "mate" (hot water with sugar) and bread. We provide a safe sanctuary, free homework tutoring, computer access, meals, and dignity.

Requirements:

Empathy, patience, and a deep sense of responsibility.
Minimum stay recommended for in-person volunteers: 2 weeks.

Location

On-site

Cusimaky Community Center

Cusco, Peru

Directions

From Cusco’s historical center, you can take a taxi or a public bus ('colectivo') towards San Jerónimo (look for buses like 'Ttio ls Florida' or 'C4M' or 'Chaska'). Get off at the San Jerónimo main avenue, near the local cemetery. The community center is located at Calle Agustín Gamarra 161, just behind the cemetery area.

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Instructions:

Application Details & Requirements (For Your Reference)

Language Proficiency: Advanced / Intermediate Spanish (all internal communication, tutoring, and daily interactions are conducted exclusively in Spanish).
Age Bracket: 21 – 75 years old.
Commitment: Minimum stay of two weeks to ensure pedagogical continuity for the children.
Safety & Logistics: Active international travel insurance covering the entire volunteering period in Peru.

Document Submission Specifications

When uploading files to Idealist or emailing the coordinator, please ensure you use the following standard:

File Format: All documents (Resume/CV, Certifications, or ID) must be sent strictly in PDF format to maintain layout integrity.
File Naming Convention: Use a clean, clear format: CV_Firstname_Lastname.pdf
Message Body: Always include a brief introductory statement detailing your exact availability dates, your motivations, and your chosen area of impact (Educational Support, Digital Workshops, Social Media, or Healthcare).