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GYC2551 - Build a School Country: Peru Cost: £1385.00 Cost Includes: The price includes insurance, accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, kit or visas      Duration: 4 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7603 or

 

	This placement would suit... Adventurous volunteers interested in exploring Peru, working hard, and making a real difference in the lives of children. Build a school and work side by side with the local community and your ProPeru team members. Join us in the mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas for an unforgettable and valuable summer experience. In addition to meaningful development work, community celebrations and daily adventures your group of ProPeru volunteers will hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This is an experience you will never forget “I felt proud to be in Urubamba and have the people know that I was part of such an amazing program.” Thomas Pegram, University of Wales, ProPeru Volunteer Real Projects...Lack of resources and schools in Peru often force children to abandon their education at a young age. Help give the gift of education to children by building schools in rural Peruvian villages. Real Experience...Consisting of experiential learning, hands-on development work and cultural immersion, each of the ProPeru Programs challenges you to grow as an individual and as a member of our global community. You will gain skills in development work, leadership and cross-cultural communication. You will complete the ProPeru program with a broader perspective of yourself, life and the world. Real Memories...Watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu, hike the Inca Trail, see the sun temple of Pisaq, and explore the Amazon River Basin. These and other daily adventures combine with cultural excursion and productive volunteer work to form a comprehensive and unique summer experience. Participants develop meaningful relationships with local community members by working and living together. In addition, relationships with other participants are created through shared experiences, academic challenges and team projects. For many participants, these relationships are the most rewarding aspect of their ProWorld experience. Make a real difference What is Included Program fees help support ongoing development projects in Peru and include: - Extensive Pre-program support and information - Round Trip Domestic Airfare from Lima to Cusco - All Food and Accommodations at Casa ProPeru - Funding of a Group Project - All Domestic Transportation - Bilingual ProPeru Staff Members - 24/7 Safety and Emergency Support - Weekly Adventures and Cultural Events - Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu ProWorld offers profound 2 to 26 week voluntary experiences in the Sacred Valley of Peru and the Caribbean Coast of Belize 0845 344 7603 Do you want real projects, real experiences and real memories? With placements in Peru, Belize and Mexico, ProWorld offer a unique opportunity to gain an experience that can be achieved nowhere else. By immersing yourself in the local culture and working on sustainable development projects, you make a real difference