Holiday Club Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: SKIP - Supporting Kids in Peru
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Since 2003, SKIP has been working with disadvantaged families in an impoverished district of the city of Trujillo, Peru. Our holistic programme focuses on the educational, economic, emotional and social development of each child and family. It is our aim to foster the capacity of children and families to be the principal agents of change in their own lives.
Holiday Club
Every year, during the 3 month school vacation, we run a 6 week activity programme for the children enrolled in SKIP. We provide educational and recreational activities for the children in both primary and secondary school (4-16 years).
Activities include art, sports, reading, math, English, environmental science, social skills, drama, music, writing and so on. To read more about our programmes, please see the programmes section
The position
Under supervision of the Primary, Secondary and/or English Coordinators, volunteers will plan and deliver activities. We are always open to new ideas, so if you have an idea about something you could teach, please let us know!
This is a demanding programme but hugely rewarding. Weekdays will be busy, but you will have time off on weekends. The beach is nearby and summer is a great time to be in Trujillo. There will be a week long break following the holiday club after which we will resume our standard programming - volunteers are more than welcome to stay on!
In return for your invaluable participation in our volunteering programme, SKIP will provide:
A thorough induction to the organisation, programmes, department and specific role
Structured and relevant training from fully qualified and experienced staff members - you can read full bios for all our permanent team on the site
Mentoring and support in the form of regular supervision and staff meetings as well as informal sessions
The chance to be a part of a diverse and dedicated team and a welcoming community.
Required:
Passion for working with children
Enthusiasm
Creativity
Energy
Patience
Tenacity
Maturity
Minimum six weeks commitment.
Desired:
Intermediate or fluent Spanish
Experience working with children
If you are ready to take the next step, visit http://www.skipperu.org/volunteer/#Process
Or feel free to email contact@skipperu.org with any questions.More opportunities with SKIP - Supporting Kids in Peru
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SKIP - Supporting Kids in Peru
Location:
Calle Mayta Capac 1301, Rio Seco, El Porvenir, Trujillo, 66044, PE
Mission Statement
SKIP is a non-profit organization helping disadvantaged children to realize their right to an education. We work to promote quality education for economically-disadvantaged children in El Porvenir and foster the capacity of children and families to be the principal agents of change in their own lives. We work in partnership with families through holistic programs focusing on the educational, economic, emotional and social development of each child and family.
Description
Enrolling and retaining children in the education system is much more than a question of money. To ensure sustainable results, we address factors like family economy, emotional well-being, stability of home environment, nutrition, and academic skillset, all of which impact the chances of a child to enter and stay in school. Our holistic approach focusses on four pillars of family development:
Education
Economic development
Psychology
Social work
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Calle Mayta Capac 1301Rio Seco, El PorvenirTrujillo, La Libertad Peru
DATE POSTED
October 31, 2018
SKILLS
- Spanish
- Physical Education
- Mentoring
- Outdoor Recreation
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Minimum 6 weeks
- Unpaid-Contribution Required