Rural Kindergartens seek the comprehensive development of children through activities of cognitive, motor, affective and social skills. The difference between a kindertarten in a city is that the rural Kindergartens often are run by mothers of the community (called "entertainers" or "promoters"). These “teachers” receive training and then are monitored regularly (ideally once a week) for lecturer (called "teacher coordinators"). In addition rural Kindergartens are formed on the basis of community participation.

Volunteers play the role of helping the “entertainers" or "promoters" to achieve the goals of the month. Usually there are up to 42 kids for just 1 entertainer or promoter.

Basic Information about the Program is as follows:
» The children are aged between three and five years.
» There are an approximately of 30-40 kids in one classroom.
» Some centers are basic; there are old mini tables and chairs, educational games and teaching materials.
» The Kindergartens are located mostly in depressed areas.
» Kids are learning spelling and basic directions in order to be prepared for elementary schools.

The main role of volunteers in this program is to help to the entertainers or promoters to check homeworks, check tests, distribute meals at break time, organize the activities for the next day, clean the classroom and decorate it.


Program Information
Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. You should have love for children, plenty of patience and understanding and enthusiasm to make a difference. You do not need formal teaching qualifications or formal teacher training.Volunteers need to have a basic - intermediate level of Spanish for this program.

Project Location
The project placements are located in and around the city of Arequipa. Most of the volunteer projects are located at a distance of 15-20 minutes from the accommodations and volunteers travel by either bus or taxis upon the distance.



What we provide
Airport Receive/ Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the Rodríguez Ballón International Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Peru will be picked up at a meeting point decided beforehand or at the bus station.

Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by the local staff. Areas like culture, greetings, locations, transportation, safety and volunteer placements are given during the orientation. The orientation will be given by the local staff in Peru.

Lodging: Volunteers are provided accommodation with local host families. By staying with a host family you will experience the local culture, customs and Peruvian way of living. Volunteers are hosted in shared bedrooms with other volunteers.Usually there are 2 bathrooms in every host family with hot showers. Accommodations are clean and comfortable. Some houses have WiFi connection and cable TV as well.

Food: Volunteers are provided with three cooked meals a day (Monday- Saturday) at the host family house. Meals vary from day to day and generally include soups, vegetable salad, rice, potatoes, juice, dessert etc.

Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project.

In – Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements. The local staff and coordinators will be happy to assist you in making travel arrangements to different areas in Peru.

In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country.

Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc.

During your Free Time
Volunteers are free to visit and see places or do shopping during their free time. You can visit the Historic Cathedral of Arequipa, Santa Catalina Monastery and The Tambos.