Volunteer in Peru with Kiya Survivors

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Sacred Valley of the Incas,  Urubamba,  Los Organos

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Jan, June & September - Dates are flexible

Description: The Kiya Volunteer Program began in September 2001. Each placement is for one, two, three, four or six months, beginning at various dates throughout the year, depending on the project.

Volunteers range in age, experience and background. For some placements, it is beneficial to have some experience with special-needs children, including those with autism, Down's syndrome, learning difficulties or behavioral problems.

It is also an advantage if volunteers speak basic Spanish or can learn Spanish quickly.

New projects start all the time. There are lots of opportunities for individuals to make a real difference.

To apply for a volunteer placement, please either complete the application form and send it to us by post or fax or contact us for more details.

NEWS

All volunteer programs now include an obligatory Training session for all UK volunteers. The training program includes accommodation, breakfast and lunch, teacher/therapist shadowing, experience hands on at a special needs school and a series of talks to help prepare you for your trip. Upon arrival you will also be presented with a comprehensive training pack which provides essential information for the work you will be doing with the children in Peru.

The training program has being introduced to help volunteers prepare for the work they will be doing abroad and is a great opportunity to meet other volunteers who will be on the program, learn more about Kiya, meet UK staff and past volunteers and talk through any concerns, ask tricky questions and learn more about your experience to be.

Any queries please contact the UK office.

Basic Volunteer Program

Cost:
1 month : £750
2 months: £900
3 months: £1,100
4 months: £1,300
6 months: £1,500

Includes:
- Transfers from Cusco to The Rainbow Centre
- Accomodation at The Rainbow Centre
- On-site Training Week on arrival in Peru
- Continuous Support throughout your Programme from On-site Coordinator

Project: The Rainbow Centre Urubamba

Standard Volunteer Program

Cost:
1 month : £1,245
2 months: £1,645
3 months: £1,945
4 months: £2,145
6 months: £2,445

Includes:
All Included in the Basic Programme plus:
- UK Training before departure
- Two Nights in a Lima Hotel
- Lima City Tour
- An Internal Flight from Lima to Cusco
- Spanish Lessons while in Peru
- Two Nights in a Cusco Hotel
- Cusco City Tour
- A Trip to The Sacred Valley

PROJECT: The Rainbow Centre Urubamba

Full Volunteer Program

Cost:
1 month : £2,045
2 months: £2,145
3 months: £2,445
4 months: £2,645
6 months: £2,945

Includes:
All Included in the Standard Programme plus:
- The 4 Day Inca Trail
- Return Flights from Cusco to Lima & A Night in Lima Hotel
- Food Provided!! (Cooked Lunch from Mon-Fri)

Project: The Rainbow Centre Urubamba

Other Costs:
* Two Day Inca Trail £200
* Four Day Inca £300
* Return Internal Flight from Cusco to Lima £200
* Home Stay (per month) £150; £200 (with food)
* 24 Hours of Spanish Lessons £200
* 48 Hours of Spanish Lessons £250
* UK Training Week £175
* Visiting The 'Other' Centre £600
* Cusco from Mancora
* Return flights
* 4 day Inca Trail
* 2 days at The Rainbow Centre
* Mancora from Cusco
* Return flights
* 1 week in a luxury seafront hotel
* 1 weeks worth of surfing lessons
* 1 week at Mama Cocha

Whichever program you decide to join, we guarantee that you will be well looked after as part of a very special team. The work is demanding and can even be frustrating and upsetting at times, but remember, you will be making a difference to these children's lives. Enjoy your time in Peru and your learning experiences, but remember that your main reason for joining Kiya Survivors is to become a committed member of our team!

Highlights: Volunteering with Kiya Survivors will offer you the opportunity to not only travel to Peru and see the world famous sites, including the Inca ruins but will be a life-long rewarding experience, knowing that you have made a genuine 'hands on' difference to people's lives. Theses children are incrediably vunerable and benefit extensively from interacting with volunteers.
Your safe in the knowledge that the money you pay for your trip goes directly to the children in Peru and not a penny is wasted.
You'll get one to one support throughout your application process and during your stay in Peru.
You'll have firm bonds with friends you meet out there, the staff and the kids.

Qualifications: Applicants must be 18 years or older

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: You must have a passion for the cause, be friendly and willing to work hands on. The programme can be mentally demanding and challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Age Range: 18 upwards

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Kiya Survivors's Mission Statement: Kiya aims to offer special-needs children living in poverty, abused and abandoned children throughout Peru a proper education and the love and support they deserve.

Year Founded: 1998