Affecting families lives Peru
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About the project
Affecting families lives Peru
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
MySmallHelp (MSH) was set up in 2007 by a group of friends in the UK and Nepal who strongly believe in upholding basic human rights for children. In March 2011, MySmallHelp Peru was registered as a non-profit organization to pursue the mission of helping people with disabilities or who live in poverty so they can have access to education, health care and skills training. Since 2013, MySmallHelp Peru became MiPequeñaAyuda so that the locals would find it easier to remember the name.
We believe in providing support for people while working with them to develop a long-term sustainable plan, avoiding a culture of dependency. MSH Peru is now helping more 24 beneficiaries in the Cusco region to ensure an optimal environment for their development and well-being.
Objectives
- Continue to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and their families, and increase the number of beneficiaries.
- Raise funds and awareness by building strong partnerships, locally and internationally.
- Recruit long-term professional volunteers to develop more sustainable projects.
💼 What the programme involves
MySmallHelp Peru (MSH) is currently looking for volunteers to work on a variety of projects in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. The volunteers play a prime role in the success of affecting the lives of the beneficiaries and their families.
Areas of Work
1. Integral Support Program: Developing individualized plans for each of our beneficiaries
in different fields (legal, healthcare, educational, social, etc.) as well as assist and support each activity.
2. Community Development Projects: We deliver families and communities with construction or educational projects to improve their quality of life.
3. Workshops at Schools: “The reading Corner” project, english workshops, assisting in special needs schools, etc.
4. Health and aid campaigns
Activities
- Provide direct care and support for children and adults who have needs related to physical, social, emotional, and other special education needs.
- Assist the beneficiaries in their home, school setting or at MSH House, with basic therapy exercises, social skills, or general academic support. We provide a variety of classes (basic communication exercises, art, homework & educational support, among others).
- Participate and provide assistance to children in educational projects in schools: teaching children to read, english workshops, volunteering in special needs schools.
- Participate in community development projects (e.g. construction projects) in the communities nearby.
- Create and develop educational tools and handouts. Provide basic training for other volunteers, parents in specific fields according to the skills offered by each volunteer.
- Participate in administrative tasks, which may include: organizing paperwork, developing communication tools, or other tasks requested; and logistical tasks.
- Volunteers are encouraged to use their various skills to propose further development opportunities regarding the beneficiaries and local communities. For example, if a volunteer has a background in education, psychology, art, sports, or other professional skills, we may be able to incorporate those interests with the volunteering tasks.
- There might be events on some nights or weekends, depending on project’s needs.
Opportunities for volunteers :
- A great opportunity of working in a family-like environment, building strong relations with the families and in a region known for its strong community relations and beautiful sceneries.
- Volunteers are encouraged to use their various skills to propose further development opportunities regarding the beneficiaries and local communities.
- Participation in organizing events to raise funds and awareness of MSH Peru.
🏠 Accommodation on site
MySmallHelp House is a cozy place with all the comforts of home & gorgeous views of the mountains. The house has 2 shared rooms, 2 private rooms and 3 shared bathrooms with hot water, a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy living room and a beautiful garden. WIFI runs throughout the house. Volunteers share responsibilities for maintaining their living environment.
📍 About the location
Located at the heart of Ollantaytambo, you will enjoy the view of the mountains and the archeological site from your window. MySmallHelp House is 10 min. away (walking) from the train station and close by to the fortress of Ollantaytambo. It is a quiet and calmed place where our volunteers and staff can live, enjoying the Sacred Valley of the Incas and sharing their experiences!
🎒 Leisure activities
⚠️ Requirements
The ideal candidate has/is:
- Strong interest or experience working with children or people with disabilities.
- Experience in individual and/or group management, is a plus.
- Intermediate level of written and spoken Spanish and English, minimum.
- Reliable, proactive, creative, charismatic and willing to help wherever needed.
- Able to work and respect people from different backgrounds (economic/cultural/ linguistic).
🤝 Meeting point
Ollantaytambo is located approximately 2 hours from the center of Cusco City. International flights usually land in Lima and there are many daily connections to Cusco airport which is just a short one hour flight away. If you are on a tight budget, you can also travel by bus from Lima to Cusco (approximately 22 hours). On arrival in Cusco, we recommend our volunteers to head to Calle Pavitos where they can get a shared transportation to Ollantaytambo and directions of MSH House will be provided on arrival.
ℹ️ Additional information
EVS conditions : https://goo.gl/mjAlTP
Program Information :
- Age: 18- 30 years old
- Available postions: 2 EVS volunteers living in Belgium
- Period: 1st May – 30 Sept 2017 in hosting country (5 months).
- Coverage: The expenses are supported by Global Recognition Program - Erasmus+
***How to apply***
Interested ? candidates in participating in the program should send an email including their resume and the application form completed to [email protected]
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
MSH-EVS
01/05/2017 → 30/09/2017
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Peru
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Peru Nuevo Sol (PEN / S/.)
Exchange rate
1 PEN = 0.262474 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Peru Standard Time
Local time: 21:07 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken