Winter Session 2010
in San Sebastian (Cusco)
3 Week Program during January
January 3 - 23, 2010
It might be winter in the US, but it’s SUMMER in Peru! If you’re looking for a place to stay away from freezing temperatures in January, this Peru 109 program is for you. Also, because several of Peru’s major festivals take place during January, you'll be able to take part in the famous Carnival traditions and celebrations. You’ll be immersed in a way that other locations cannot match!
You’ll have the chance to create and lead programs for children and adults who are currently living at La Casa de Acogida, a temporary Domestic Violence Shelter. This volunteer placement is located right out side of downtown Cusco, in the neighborhood called San Sebastian. The shelter is proud to offer temporary housing and meals for women and children survivors (children of all ages, newborn through 18).
From Monday to Friday , you’ll become an integral part of the families' daily lives. You can choose one community project to focus on, or take part in several projects that match your interests.
On the weekends, you’ll be able to take advantage of all that the Cusco area has to offer. You can take a trek to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, or visit the highest natural lake in the world, Lake Titikaka, in the neighboring city of Puno. Or, perhaps you’ll choose to explore the Sacred Valley, shoot the river rapids by raft, or take a horse or bike for a spin.
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LOCATION: San Sebastian (Cusco) a town of 85,000 people, located just outside of Cusco in the Andes Mountains. | more |
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START DATE:
Sunday January 3, 2010
(All volunteers arrive in Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima between 9pm-midnight.)
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END DATE:
Saturday January 23
(All volunteers depart from Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima between 9pm-midnight)
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COMMUNITY PROJECTS AVAILABLE:
- Children’s Activity Leaders (sports, drawing/painting, creative writing, patio games, English, kids’ cooking, music, and others)
- Adult Education (basic computer skills, Spanish literacy, budgeting, English)
- Vegetable Garden Project
- Painting/Construction
- Outreach and Advertising
- Women’s Support Services
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PROGRAM COST: |
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(Does not include international airfare)
- Three week program: $1,495
Ask about our available Need-Based Scholarships.
(The NBS application deadline for this program is Friday October 30, 2009) |
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COST INCLUDES:
- Personal welcome at Lima's airport by Director Juan Carlos and Peru 109 staff
- Transfer from/to Airport on Private bus to/from Hotel in Miraflores.
- Round trip flight Lima-Cusco (this ticket is valued at $300, operated by LAN Airlines)
- Airport taxes for Lima-Cusco domestic roundtrip flight.
- Lodging for the entire duration of the trip, including hotel stay in Lima and host family stay in Cusco (2 nights total in Lima, comfortable hotel located in the touristic District of Miraflores)
- City Tour the last day in Lima (Ocean view area, Downtown Lima, catacombs of Monestario de San Francisco)
- Three meals a day, seven days a week for the duration of your stay (complete meals while in Lima included)
- Bilingual Peru 109 staff in your neighborhood, on call 24 hours a day
- Budget for service project materials ($75 per person)
- Team orientation and training specific to your particular service project
- Group Gatherings/Social outings:
-Welcome party with host families
-Dessert Night
-BBQ at Peru 109 house
-Karaoke night
-Salsa Dance Class
- All transportation that is part of group itinerary
- Pre-paid local cell phone in case of emergency
- Three hours a week of Spanish classes with profesional local instructor (max. 2 students per group)
- Personal send-off at the Lima international airport by Juan Carlos.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Roundtrip International airfare (giving you the chance to use frequent flyer miles or search the internet for the best prices)
- Necessary vaccinations (prior to trip)
- Trip to Machu Picchu (options start $90 in local agencies)
- optional leisure activities
- $30 international exit fee on return flight to your country (Ask when you purchase your ticket , sometimes it is paid already by the airline
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