Volunteer work in Day Care Center At Cusco, Peru

If you have an innate fondness for kids, then you’ll absolutely love working at the daycare centers in Cusco. Volunteers opting for the Day Care Center Program will get an opportunity to help, guide and play with children aged between 6 months to 4 years old. The majority of the children are, however, between 1 and 2 years old. The oldest kids are learning how to spell and are doing other basic lessons in preparation for kindergarten admission.

Each center has only one caregiver and very basic utilities (small old beds, old sheets and blankets, and few pillows). Therefore, the value of having volunteers in these centers is obviously great; it is even more obvious when taking into account that 25% of the children have single mothers, and 95% of them come from very difficult backgrounds.

As a volunteer, you will be involved in the day to day care of the children, playing with them, teaching some English lessons too or arranging creative activities such as drawing or arts and crafts.

Volunteers need to help these kids to develop their skills in order to be ready for kindergartens. The day care centers are open on Mondays to Fridays, from 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM. At each center, the kids have no real schedule – they come to the centers to play, eat and learn basic lessons.

This program offers you a chance to use your own creativity in a highly productive manner. Volunteers work for 4-5 hours/day, either during mornings or at afternoons – 5 days a week (volunteers are reminded to remain flexible, always, with their working hours).

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Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

As a volunteer, your primary mission is to shower the children with love and care—something they desperately need. You’ll work closely with the dedicated staff to provide nurturing support and assistance in various administrative tasks.

Your creativity will shine as you design engaging activities that not only entertain but also educate. You’ll play with the kids, organize fun arts and crafts sessions, and create an environment that fosters learning and exploration.

For the older children preparing for kindergarten, you’ll also have the opportunity to teach basic English lessons, helping them build essential skills for their educational journey. Your contributions will make a lasting impact, transforming the lives of these little ones and helping them thrive in a supportive and enriching environment.

Requirements & eligibility

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the time of joining the project. Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to be flexible, open-minded and have a passion for working with children. You should also be proactive and have the ability to take initiative  All volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report prior to joining the program. A parental consent form shall be required for Under 18 participants joining the program. A beginner-intermediate level of Spanish would be an added advantage for the participants in the program.