Solidarity trip with children in the community of Collana
Support children who come from very poor families and are at risk of exclusion.
Did you know that Peru has the highest rate of child labour of any country in South America? This is unfortunately a reality in the San Jeronimo neighbourhood in Cusco, an area of immigration of families from rural High Andean communities. They are in a state of vulnerability, both because of the lack of education and because of the discrimination they suffer due to their lack of knowledge of Spanish. Children are often forced to give up their childhood and work from an early age to alleviate the needs of their families.
To respond to this reality, a young man from Cusco, Coco, founded a centre that takes in about 30 children from 3 to 12 years of age every afternoon to give them the support they cannot get at home. This centre is the larger of the two that currently exist. The other smaller centre is attended by about 12 children. The project is also a tribute to Coco's mother, who worked for 20 years on behalf of the youngest children in the neighbourhood.
These centres are the only place where children can enjoy their childhood in a family atmosphere, where they can learn and play without worries. The volunteers who collaborate with the centre not only help them with their homework, but are also invited to carry out activities that awaken their creativity and help in the personal development of the children. All in an atmosphere of affection, trust and mutual respect.
This project works towards achieving the following Sustainable Development Goals
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Project Location
San Jeronimo, Cusco -
Volunteer hours
2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. -
Volunteer activities
Homework support, preparation of workshops and activities, supervision of children during outings, support in hygiene activities (hand washing and teeth brushing), food preparation -
Minimal collaboration
2 weeks -
Incluido
Tumaini accompanimentHot waterAccommodationLocal CoordinatorTraining courseAirport pick-upVolunteer liability insuranceWIFI -
No incluido
Tourist activitiesLunchDinnerKitchenBreakfastTravel insuranceFlight
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According to the volunteers, the best thing about this solidarity trip is living with the children, the teamwork and collaboration with other volunteers who share the same desire to help as you.
Volunteer Program
Voluntary activities
- School homework support
- Language teaching (mainly English but also German and French)
- Preparing meals: volunteers are invited to prepare typical dishes from their region.
- Collaborate in the development of personal hygiene, especially hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Care for and supervise children during visits outside the project (park, medical campaigns etc.).
- Organize activities (music, dance, art, sports, etc.) and crafts
- Center maintenance tasks
Profiles required
- Be of legal age or, in the case of minors, be accompanied by an adult. The minimum age to participate is 5 years old.
- Be open-minded, tolerant, supportive and willing to learn. Flexibility is essential, as tasks may change depending on the needs of the NGO, similarly the ability to work in a team since volunteering is done in coordination with other people.
- People looking for a smaller project with enough autonomy in the implementation of activities and preparation of workshops.
- People interested in the Inca culture and willing to live its reality.
- People looking for peace and quiet and a shared life with local people: the coordinator organises dinners and cultural outings together with the volunteers.
- Teachers, professors, social educators or any professional or student in the education sector.
A day in the project
Project Location
Project
Climate
The climate in Cusco is relatively cool although very changeable, it can go from bright sunshine to torrential rain in minutes. Average temperatures range between 13 and 15ºC, although at night they can drop to 0ºC in the dry season.
- April to October: This is the cool, dry season, with sunny days and temperatures up to 20 degrees Celsius, but with very cold nights. In June and July temperatures can drop below freezing.
- November to March: the rainy season, when temperatures are highest (up to 25º during the day, dropping to 8º at night) and with rain mostly in the afternoon.
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- 2 weeks: €570
- 3 weeks: €680
- 4 weeks: 775 €.
- 8 weeks: €1,120
- 12 weeks: €1,440
- 2 weeks: 640 €.
- 3 weeks: 775 €.
- 4 weeks: €900
- 8 weeks: €1,230
- 12 weeks: €1,570
- Search for the solidarity trip that best fits your profile and interests to provide an enriching beneficial experience for both travellers and NGOs.
- A guide of the project with useful up-to-date information on the status and needs of the project.
- Support during the preparation of your trip: visas, vaccinations, tips for buying your flight, advice on what to visit, essentials to carry in your backpack, practical information (money exchange, transport, timetables, culture, etc.).
- Tumaini coordinator available by email or phone whenever you need to solve all your doubts. Sometimes, if possible, face-to-face meetings are also held.
- Online course on solidarity travel and responsible tourism, mandatory for volunteers to get the most out of their experience.
- Contact, if possible and on request, with volunteers who have already been in the project.
- Contact, if possible and on request, with people who are going to travel on similar dates to chat before the solidarity trip, resolve doubts or organize it together.
- Basic Tumaini Thai-English dictionary.
- Accident and liability insurance specialized in volunteering.
- Follow-up during the solidarity trip.
- Letter of reference or certificate of solidarity travel/volunteering on request.
- CO2 compensation by planting a tree and monitoring it for three years on the island of Borneo in Indonesia.
- Accommodation in a single or double room (only available if there is a person to share the room with).
- Transport from airport to accommodation.
- Access to the kitchen of the house. Food is not included but you can cook whenever you want.
- Local coordinator who also organises outings to cultural events, dinners with typical dishes and other activities for people from other countries.
- International ticket
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Visa (free of charge for Spanish nationals for stays of less than 90 days)
- Extras such as personal excursions, shopping, etc.
- A contribution to Tumaini for the efforts and assistance of the volunteers.
- A contribution to the project for board and lodging.
Services
- Hot water
- WIFI
- Located in city
- Pick up from the airport.
- Access to the kitchen
tumaini
What I liked most about my experience was without a doubt the flexibility of the project. Every day was an adventure, I usually worked with the same group so I made sure that every day was different and we played a little bit of each theme.
I didn't just want to give them English, maths or language classes, I tried to go a bit further and get something more out of them. Not everyone has the same level and interests. I would recommend to everyone who has the opportunity to go for a minimum of 3 months, because although the days are very enjoyable and very intense, between getting used to the altitude and understanding the kids, a few days go by. (Attention Tumaini) Excellent. All the documents that you sent me before the trip were very useful, and the peace of mind of knowing before arriving that I was travelling to a legal and safe project.
When I was already in Cuzco I had contact with many volunteers from other projects, and some with horrible stories, and I realised how lucky I had been, which is largely thanks to you, thank you again.
- Teresa Candau
tumaini
Everything has been very special. The children are very nice and they are very used to the arrival and departure of volunteer teachers.
- Elvira Pico Lozano
tumaini
They welcome all the volunteers as if they had known them all their lives, they adapt to everything, what I liked the most is that you become part of a community, you see a reality that is not what a normal tourist perceives. In the neighbourhood, despite the poverty, you feel safe and accepted. Coco's attention has been very good. The two weeks have been very short, you feel like you don't have time for anything. You have to adapt because things are not like at home or like you would do or like them to be. (Attention Tumaini) Yes, you never know what you are going to find, but this is also part of the trip, but I didn't miss anything.
- Cristina Santos Pérez