📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
GREENLION PERU
💼 What the programme involves
Our main area of work will be in Kindergartens around Cajamarca, all are government run with limited funds in Baños del Inca and one of seven in total in the Cajamarca area targeting low-income families who cannot afford childcare.
You can expect your school to have around 10-15 children. Depending on the community's needs, you may be assigned to the other kindergartens in the area that need your assistance.
Your role will involve looking after the children, managing classes, assisting local staff with caretaking, playing games, guiding activities whilst teaching them basic English along the way.
🏠 Accommodation on site
About the Accommodation
You will be staying in our accommodation center in Banos del Inca, Rural Cajamarca countryside. The house is made with traditional materials such as adobe and stone, it also has large gardens and its own chicken coop off to the side. WiFi will be available in your rooms, but keep in mind that it may not be stable at times. We recommend also using 3G data if staying connected is important to you.
All participants are expected to be environmentally aware and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity. Although rooms will be cleaned daily by staff, you will be expected to clean up after yourself, and to play your part to keep the accommodation neat and organized.
Food Arrangements
The food will be typically Peruvian meaning lots of corn, beans, rice, chili peppers, potatoes, wheat, and other grain, all very vegetarian friendly. Keep in mind that some local dishes may be spicy!
📍 About the location
You will be staying in the Los Baños del Inca district found in the east of Cajamarca. It is known for being centered on a naturally occurring thermal spring!
Located only a short distance away from Cajamarca city (Capital and largest city of Peru's Cajamarca Region, enriched in culture and history), this quiet location provides a relaxing atmosphere after a day out. The accommodation has beautiful view of the Andes Mountain Range and is close to the Amazon Rainforest, it will bring you back to South American nature!
ℹ️ Additional information
Open all year, starting on Mondays, every week, participation fee 210€ per week. Culture week mandatory: 210€ to start the programme.