At-Risk Youth Social Work Internship in Peru

What is the At-Risk Youth Social Work Internship in Peru all about?

This At-Risk Youth Social Work Internship in Peru is a great way to support young children and adolescents in a rural town right outside of Cusco, Peru. The NGO you will be interning with welcomes between 20 and 50 children from infant to teenagers at any given time. The centre was established by a retired police officer who wants to improve the life of the youth at risk. It provides them with accommodation, food, education and healthcare. The majority of the children are boys that have been abused or abandoned. Some comes from very impoverished family that could not afford to feed them. The aim of the centre is to provide a safe and loving home, as well as support and training opportunities for these at-risk children and adolescents that have already faced life hardship.

The NGO set up a Guinea pig business as it is a delicacy in Peru and teaches the children and adolescents about social enterprising. In addition, the center has many farm animals and a greenhouse on the ground to achieve sustainability. All of the initiatives of the centres help prepare the at-risk youth for a life independent of the project in the long term.

Come intern as a at-risk youth social worker and support the growth and impact of this project on vulnerable children and adolescents.

What are the benefits of interning as a At-Risk Youth Social Worker?

• Enable this project as it offers vulnerable young children a different outlook on life through culture exchange and the hopes and opportunities for a better future.
• Empower the children and adolescents at the centre as they will be learning new skills through intern-run activities, as well as practice using a second language.
• Improve your Spanish skills while gaining insight into the challenges facing the project and its beneficiaries and learning the skills needed to work as a social worker.

Role of the Community intern

Interns can bring their own skills and ideas to the NGO especially if they have experience of working with high-risk children. There are a number of activities in which interns will get involved including English workshops, computer science,  music, art, painting, math, helping with homework and participating in sports activities. You will also be helping with the maintenance of gardens (plants in the greenhouse), cooking of the meals and maintenance of the buildings. The aim of the project and the role of the intern is to provide the children attention and support they need to success in life. With the encouragement in participating in the various activities, the children learn useful skills and habits that will help them through their entire life.

What skills are required as a At-Risk Social Worker Intern in Peru

Interns can bring their own skills and ideas to the NGO especially if they have experience of working with high-risk children. There are a number of activities in which interns will get involved including English workshops, computer science, music, art, painting, math, helping with homework and participating in sports activities. You will also be helping with the maintenance of gardens (plants in the greenhouse), cooking of the meals and maintenance of the buildings. The aim of the project and the role of the intern is to provide the children attention and support they need to success in life. With the encouragement in participating in the various activities, the children learn useful skills and habits that will help them through their entire life. A basic level of Spanish is preferred, to enable you to communicate and make the most out of this placement.

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