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Project Summary

What is Special Needs Therapy Internship in Peru all about?

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

During your Special Needs Therapy Internship in Peru, you will be placed in a special education centre in Cusco that hosts approximately 75 children from the age of 5 to 35 years old with different impairments causing them physical, communication and mental disorders caused by autism, intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy, amongst others. The school’s inclusive objective focuses on preparing students to be included into a regular education and/or vocational setting. 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 a modern infrastructure and up-to-date technologies thanks to some government funding.

The centre caters for children with special education needs in Peru and Latin America including significant disabilities and autism. The school promotes teaching skills to achieve autonomy working together with the parents.

This special needs therapy internship is a great and rewarding experience to help you grow personally and professionally.


What are the benefits of interning as a Special Needs Therapy Intern in Peru?

  • Work with children as well as share your experience and skills with the staff of the centre.
  • Be exposed to children with a variety of health conditions making your work more rewarding and challenging.
  • Gain practical experience within the therap field for children with a variety of disorders while building your CV/Resume and practising a second language.

Role of the Community and Healthcare Intern

The interns will help the patients in all capacity including improving their speech therapy, acquiring psychomotor skills, and living their day-to-day life at the centre. The campus include both a primary and secondary school, so depending on the intern’s specific skills and interests, you will be able to contribute to either. Interns will also be able to assist in building the capacity needed for the school to support the students in a meaningful way like serving their meals, helping at toilet breaks, etc etc. In addition, interns will also have the opportunity to implement programs or activities and offer suggestions to improve the school.


What do I need to be an intern as a Special Needs Therapy Intern in Peru?

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 required (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

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Ellen’s  Peru Experience
Things are great here. I love my job and the girls and their kids are so amazing! ...
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Emmanuelle’s Peru Experience
“I spent a large part of my time taking care of the children, when the young mothers were busy with either cooking, washing, learning, or doing other activities. This included playing with them, giving them food at lunchtime, putting them to sleep when needed, etc. Some mothers were at school o ...
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Ben’s Peru Experience
"My experience with Kaya was really easy. My advisor made it super simple from sending me a bunch of information to speaking with me about the intentions with the project and keeping in touch all the time. The experience showed me a lot about myself, including not to be scared for the future and wha ...
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The Location

Where Will I Work in Peru?

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+ weeks
  • Cost: £1604 / $2504 for 4 weeks
    £328 / $512 for each week thereafter
  • Requirements: Age 18+
  • Location: Cusco, Peru
  • Working hours: Monday – Friday, 5 hours per day
  • Project availability: All year round
  • 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
  • Insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Daily transport to the project – Walkable depending on homestay location, or cost approximately $0.25 (bus) to $1.60 (taxi) each way.
  • 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
  • Any costs for COVID-19 PCR tests required pre-departure and in-country

 

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Pictures from our Special Needs Therapy Internship in Peru

Centre support for young mothers Peru
Lady in the market support for young mothers Peru
Children and box speech therapy Peru
Volunteers with children speech therapy peru
Volunteer in the office speech therapy Peru
Meeting speech therapy peru

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TELEPHONE INTERVIEW

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

CONFIRMATION

Following your interview, we will provide you a placement offer. Once you are ready to confirm your placement and dates, you can pay your confirmation fee to book and secure your space.

GET PREPARED

When you have confirmed your project dates 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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