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    Project Summary

    If you want to gain experience in speech therapy while helping local disabled children and possibly earning credits towards your degree, this is the internship for you.

    You will be placed in a special education centre in Cusco that hosts over 200 children with different communication disorders including autism, intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The staff is composed of qualified professionals in the fields of intellectual disabilities, hearing impairment, psychology, social work, physiotherapy amongst others. The centre is well catered for the local children and is equipped with modern infrastructure and technology thanks to government funding.

    The centre was built with the purpose to educate everyone, not excluding any child. The centre caters for children with special education needs in Peru and Latin America and promotes teaching skills to achieve autonomy working together with the parents.

    This placement is a great and rewarding experience to help you grow personally and professionally.


    What are the benefits of interning

    This internship is an opportunity to gain practical experience within a speech therapy context with children having communication disorders while building your CV/resume and practising a second language.

    During this internship, you will work with children as well as share your experience and skills with the staff of the centre. The centre has more than 42 years providing education for children with special requirements. It caters towards children between the ages of 3 and 20 years old.

    You will be exposed to children with a variety of health conditions making your work more rewarding and challenging.


    Role of the intern

    The interns will help the patients improve their speech therapy and acquire psychomotor skills. Interns will also be able to assist building the capacity needed for the school to support the students in a meaningful way. Interns will also have the opportunity to come up with their own ideas and activities.


    Skills Required

    No particular skills are required to participate in this project. However, volunteers with a background in childcare or special needs are greatly appreciated. A basic level of Spanish is useful (level A1 Basic User of CEFR) to enable you to communicate and make the most out of this placement.

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    WHY JOIN THE PROJECT

    To help a local organisation to provide support and skills needed for children with disabilities

    Learn about the challenges in a third world environment

    Gain real life experience and build your CV for future employment prospects

    The Location

    About the Location

    Well-known for being the Inca majestic city for its baroque style of architecture, Cusco is a nice little Peruvian small city worth to visit. Also referred to as the “Archaeological Capital of the Americas”, Cusco mixes modern architecture and indigenous styles of building. The majestic cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and Qoricancha both gives a good example of the history of the City.

    Accommodation

    Whilst volunteering in Peru, you will be staying with a homestay family in Cusco. The homestay families are familiar with receiving volunteers and will make you feel right at home. Staying with a local family allows you to fully engage with Peruvian culture for the period of time you are there. All homes have electricity, running water and indoor plumbing so you will be quite comfortable. You will generally have your own room, though in the summer months you may be required to share with another participant.

    What to do in your spare time

    Cusco is a vibrant city with lots to do. Many visitors choses to go to Machu Picchu, either by trekking for 4 days along the Inca Trail, or by 4 hours on the train. You may choose to spend your weekends touring the City, the nearby Inca Ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Pucapucara and Tambomachay or spending in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Make sure you include a visit to the traditional Indian market at Pisac, the beautiful village of Ollantaytambo and the small village of Chinchero located high up in the mountains.

    Details & Costs

    • Duration: 4 – 12 weeks, longer terms available
    • Cost: £1277 / $2234 for 4 weeks
      £467 / $817 for each extra 2 weeks
    • Requirements: age 18+
    • Location: Cusco, Peru
    • Project activities: Speach Therapy Support Activities, Childcare Support Activities, English sessions, Special Education discussions, Workplace Skills Training.
    • Working hours: Monday – Friday 5 hours per day.
    • Project availability: Every Monday throughout the year
    • Arrival day: Saturday

     

    What is included

    • Accommodation: Single or shared room in a homestay (according to availability)
    • Meals: 3 meals provided per day
    • Airport pickup and drop-off at Cusco International Airport
    • Training: Pre-departure pack, pre-departure & on-site orientation, learning reflection document
    • Project certificate on completion of end of placement presentation
    • Support: 24 hour support
    • Excursions: Staff will help plan cultural visits (activity prices will be extra) for your spare time and weekend off

     

    What is not included

    • Flights
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    • Visa fees
    • Extra Spanish classes are available for £85/$149 for 10 hours. Please contact us for more information about booking
    • Police/Government Background Check; US and UK citizens will be processed through Kaya (admin fee applies) all other nationalities must provide local police check

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    Easy 3-step application process

    APPLY ONLINE Click here to apply online and pay your deposit to secure your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.

    TELEPHONE INTERVIEW Once we’ve received your application, we’ll be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.

    GET PREPARED When you’ve been accepted onto your project we’ll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.

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