Volunteer childcare

Name: Volunteer childcare
Start: 2026-02-16
End: 2028-08-31
Location: Peru

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Peru Culture Education Social work Culture Education +1 Permanent

About the project

Volunteer childcare

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our partner in this country is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering intercultural understanding and supporting community-driven development projects across Latin America. For years, they have been connecting passionate volunteers with local initiatives that genuinely need support. Their mission is to create meaningful and impactful experiences for both the volunteers and the host communities, ensuring that all projects are ethical, sustainable, and aligned with local needs. Volunteers work in close collaboration with local staff, becoming part of a team committed to making a positive difference.

💼 What the programme involves

The childcare program is perfect for patient and affectionate volunteers looking to help young children in Peru that face challenging situations stemming from poverty.
Volunteers coming to the childcare program will be assigned to work in day cares where they will be working on a variety of tasks.
Possible tasks:
-Basic education for the children; teaching colors, basic math,songs, etc.
-Helping to clean up after the children.
-Playing educational games with the children.
-Helping teachers and tutors create lesson plans.
-Helping cook for the children.
-Organizing donations.
-Small renovation tasks like plumbing, painting ,and general maintenance.
-Fundraising and technology support (web page maintenance, budgeting, etc. )

🏠 Accommodation on site

🍲 Food

📍 About the location

🎒 Leisure activities

⚠️ Requirements

All participants must be 18 years or older when starting the program and must submit the following documents:

-Application form

-Copy resume, or a summary of experience.

-Emergency contacts.

-Copy of passport.

-Proof of adequate medical travel insurance.

Medical interns must submit proof of academic training.

Volunteers working with children must submit a background check.

🤝 Meeting point

The meeting point is typically at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José, where a representative from our partner organization will greet you upon arrival.

ℹ️ Additional information

Program Duration:2 weeks minimum in day cares
Upon arrival, you will receive a comprehensive orientation from our partner organization's local staff. This will cover project details, cultural norms, health and safety guidelines, and practical information about living in the community. Success in this project relies on your ability to be adaptable and take initiative. The most rewarding experiences come to those who actively engage with the community and are willing to step out of their comfort zone.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.