Service – learning in the Sacred Valley
- 12 Weeks
- 6 Courses
- 180 - 240 Hours
ABOUT PROGRAM
Peru Study Abroad offers very unique, ethically-run volunteer and internship programs in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, for students and faculty from all over the world. These programs are open to all students irrespective of her/his level of Spanish proficiency to improve their Spanish, The Sacred Valley is very well know for its landscapes and special energy, as well as for the fantastic archeological sites.
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 19 years old
- Spanish language skills, depending on your preferred placement
- International health insurance
- Letter of recommendation
- Proactivity and creativity with limited resources
- Positive mindset
- Final project required
- Curriculum Vitae
HOUSING
- Homestay with single or shared room, two meals per day, weekly laundry service.
- Students house, single bedroom, shared kitchen and living area
INCLUDES
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation (host family – students house)
- kitchen and table wear (included only in student house)
- Breakfast and dinner (included only in host families)
- Spanish classes (1 hour a day)
- Program orientation
- 3 hours a day work (Monday to Friday)
- 24/7 Support
- Official certificate of internship
- Tandem conversation program
- Sacred Valley tour
- Machupicchu tour
NOT INCLUDES
- Purely Academic Activities
- Conventional Tourism
- Extended Stays in a Single Location
- Advanced or Specialized Academic Training
- Activities with No Community Impact
- Short-Term Volunteering
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Orientation and Welcome
Program Introduction, Cultural Adaptation, Workshop on Working in Rural Communities.
Course 1
Community Development in the Sacred Valley.
On-site Community Service
Working with local communities on infrastructure or education projects.
Course 2
Intercultural Education and Inclusion Strategies.
On-site Community Service
Implementing educational workshops in rural schools.
Course 3
Public Health and Environment in Rural Communities.
On-site Community Service
Collaborating on health campaigns and environmental projects in local communities.
Course 4
Applied Anthropology in Community Service.
LIST OF COURSES
Community Development in the Sacred Valley
You will learn about the needs of local communities and strategies to support their sustainable growth.
Intercultural Education
This course explores teaching in intercultural contexts, with an emphasis on bilingual education and inclusion strategies.
Public Health and Environment
You will understand the public health challenges in rural communities and how these are related to the environment.
Applied Anthropology
Practical analysis of local cultures in the Sacred Valley and their adaptation to socioeconomic and environmental changes.
Sustainability and Conservation
The principles of sustainability and ecological conservation practices will be addressed, adapted to the reality of rural communities.
Field Service Projects
Guidance and monitoring of community service projects in areas such as education, infrastructure or health.
ARE YOU READY TO START AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE?
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