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What do we do?
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Provide care and support for children and young adults in their homes, schools, or in the MySmallHelp house. The beneficiaries may have specific physical, social, emotional, educational, mental health and/or other needs.
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Offer a variety of classes and therapies, such as: basic therapy exercises, basic communication exercises, social skills, art, help with homework and academic support in general.
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Provide support related to medical care and follow-up of the health treatments of the beneficiaries.
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Participate and support children in educational projects in schools, such as giving English classes, and helping out in community and special education schools.
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Help in administrative, logistical and marketing tasks as well as other tasks that may arise.
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Participate in community development projects and health campaigns in communities nearby (occasionally).
The ideal candidate has/is:
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Intermediate level of written and spoken Spanish, minimum. Intermediate level of English, is a plus.
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Proactive, reliable, creative, charismatic, and willing to help wherever needed.
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Strong interest or experience in working with children, people with disabilities (not mandatory, but a plus).
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Able to live and work in a team environment.
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Able to adapt to different settings and respect people from different backgrounds, including economic, cultural, and linguistic.
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We request a minimum commitment of one month, however there may be exceptions depending on specific circumstances or skills offered.
This is a certificate of Global Recognition, that identifies the soft skills acquired while volunteering, which is a non-formal learning experience. It is a useful tool that gives the opportunity to the volunteers to recognize learning outcomes and validate their experiences in the labor market.
To know more about the GloRe Certificate, check their website: www.glorecertificate.net
Opportunities for volunteers
MySmallHelp Volunteer House
Located in Ollantaytambo, the MySmallHelp House is a cozy place with gorgeous views of the mountains. The house has 2 shared rooms, 1 private room, 2 shared bathrooms with hot water, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living room, a dinning room and a beautiful garden. We also have Wi-Fi connection running through the house.
Our house is a 15 minute walk from the main plaza of Ollantaytambo, a 10 minute walk from the train station and near the fortress of Ollantaytambo. The MSH House is a quiet and calm place where our volunteers and staff live to enjoy the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Volunteers share responsibilities for maintaining a clean and friendly living environment while sharing their experiences!
The volunteer program has no cost; however, we ask the volunteers working in Ollantaytambo to stay in our volunteer house, which is a social project in itself. For those who volunteer on-site, we ask for a contribution that allows us to cover maintenance expenses and the projects of the organization.
The housing cost depends on a volunteer’s length of stay. We request a minimum commitment of one month, however there may be exceptions depending on specific circumstances or skills offered.
Information for volunteers
Ollantaytambo is located approximately 2 hours from the city of Cusco and 2 hours away from Machu Picchu. International flights usually land in Lima, the capital of Peru, with many connections to Cusco just a short hour flight away. Bus transportation from Lima to Cusco is also available as a more economic option.
Volunteers can take a taxi from the airport to Ollantaytambo, or we recommend heading to Calle Pavitos, where buses are also available to go to Ollantaytambo.
We will provide clear instructions to all volunteers upon arrival, in our welcome pack.