School
renovation and cultural exchange with children in Piura
Piura
February 29 - March 19, 2012
Piura March 28 -
April 16, 2012
Piura April 25 -
May 14, 2012
Volunteer project: This is the 3rd year this project is organized in Piura - the most ancient colonial city in Peru. Past volunteers helped in the improvement of school infrastructure in order to create a better educational environment for the Peruvian children, and this year we are happy to welcome a new group of international volunteers to continue this work. The project is taking place in an elementary school in the city of Piura, where the volunteers will help with different renovation activities. If you would like to discover the Quechua culture and do some manual work for the benefit of Peruvian children while making new international friends, this project is for you!
Volunteers will be working along with the children’s parents and local
families in different activities such as:
• Setting a roof (in the playground)
• Restoring the school’s library, restoring the playground
• Restoring some green areas
• Intercultural exchange workshops (dance, music, languages)
Leisure time: Piura is located at the North of Peru and there are many possibilities for free time activities. Piura has the most antique square in the country and also beautiful hanging bridges, a very nice cathedral and nice parks. Piura is also famous for its tradition in horse breeding. You can visit nice beaches such as Colan, Yasira and Mancola Beach close to the city.
Language: The official language of the project is English. If possible, however, a working knowledge of Spanish would be appreciated.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a house with all basic facilities at disposal. There is no phone or internet in the house but both are easily accessible. There are no beds; please, bring your sleeping bag and air mat.
Location: Piura is a city located in the North of Peru. It is the capital of the Piura Region and the Piura Province. It was here that Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded the first Spanish city in South America, San Miguel de Piura, in 1532.
Nearest airport: The biggest international airport is “Jorge Chavez” International Airport, Lima, Peru. Another option is the International Airport “Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico” in Piura City.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 210 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Cadip volunteer project review:
"I had such a great time volunteering in Peru. Learning the culture and
helping the kids was an experience I'll never forget! I met such great
people from all over the world that I still keep in touch with. I'm
actually trying to figure out what program I'd like to do next! It was a
little challenging not speaking the language well but I got by OK. I
would recommend this program to anyone! I can't wait to do it again!"
Natasha A.,
Cadip volunteer 2009
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