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| Organization | Light and Leadership Initiative |
| website | http://www.lightandleadership.org |
| Country | Peru |
| Program Costs | NA |
| Duration | Varies |
| Room & Board | $420 per month (or less) |
| Language Requirements | English |
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The Light and Leadership Initiative provides assistance to the women and
children of Huaycan, in the Ate-Vitarte District of Lima, Peru. By offering
literacy and education programs, they are working to break the cycle of poverty
that plagues the region. Volunteers are welcome year round and can teach
English, participate in community projects, help with homework, or just
socialize with the children. Health care providers are especially welcome to
provide medical, dental, and mental health services.
Spanish is helpful, but there is no set requirement for proficiency. Language
lessons can be arranged and you will pick it up very quickly thru your
interaction with other volunteers and the people of the community. Those who are
proficient with Spanish are especially capable of helping with the literacy
programs.
For a very reasonable fee, volunteers are provided with a
secured shared-residence that includes: meals, bottled water, hot showers,
wireless internet access, and a cleaning service. Volunteers are responsible for
all travel expenses, leisure activities, medical and travel insurance, and other
personal expenses. Full cost details are provided below.
This combination of their worthwhile programs, exceptional accommodations, and
reasonable fees is very difficult to find. Although I have no first hand
experience with this organization, it has quickly become one of my favorites on
the site.
Week 1: $150
Week 2: $240
Week 3: $340
Week 4: $420
Week 5: $510
Week 6: $590
Week 7: $680
Week 8: $770
Week 12: $1,120
Week 16: $1,480
Week 20: $1,840
Week 24: $2,160 |
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