Volunteering in sports and physical education with children in Andean communities

We are a social project that works with disadvantaged internal immigrant families and in extreme poverty in the Andes of Peru, we have a program that has a holistic approach that focuses on the educational, economic and physical-emotional development of childhood, family and Andean communities.

Our objective is to foster the capacity of children and families to be the main agents of change and development in their own lives and to be role models that can be replicated in their communities.

We are in charge of dozens of children from Andean, native and Quechua families from the town where we currently carry out our social work.

Our work works as an alternative school that complements and improves in certain aspects the poor quality of education and shared in the schools of Peru. We offer classes directly in the local populations and also in the countryside, on topics such as: Self-esteem, tutoring, ecology, native culture, hygiene, reading comprehension, educational games, mathematics, English

*** our sports and physical development program:

We have implemented a structured program of sports and physical education to complement our children's curriculum. These activities take place in a free and healthy environment such as the field itself, surrounded by plants, animals and nature around, the child and the activities enjoy greater freedom and contact with nature.

contributing to psychological and spiritual well-being, physical capacity and the ability to manage stress. In addition to that, we also implement activities related to concentration and Mindfulness, so people with an interest in and development of these practices are welcome.

This position is part-time, so you will have the opportunity to participate in the other programs.

If you do not have enough experience or ability in the Spanish language to lead the sports sessions, you can still participate as a sports teacher.

**profile

• minimum age: 20 years
• COST: a single contribution of 290 American Dollars. exemption from this contribution from the second month.
• Interest in sports, fitness, physical activities or mindfulness
• patience and treatment with young girls (from 6 to 9 years old)
• A basic knowledge of practices and philosophy related to holistic health and mindfulness would be ideal.
• enthusiastic person
• Have an adaptable, positive and open mindset.
• Ability to integrate into a close-knit multicultural team.

** The benefits of volunteering with us.

•      continuous support from people with extensive experience and training in social projects, 7/24
• Accommodation near the projects
•  teamwork
• excursions on weekends to many interesting places in the Andes and the jungle of Peru
• practical Spanish course
•  possibility of obtaining an economic stipend in exchange for their effort
• courses or cultural exchange experiences in: Typical foods, pastries, sweets and cocktails prepared with exotic native ingredients.
• Participate in community or organization celebration parties
•  learn about the Andean and local culture in a very experiential way