An Incredible Experience

I spent a month volunteering at Tinkuy Peru. The experience was incredible, both eye-opening and fun-filled. The children at the school are desperate for affection, full of love and display a willingness to learn that I have not seen elsewhere. Volunteers are given full reign over their teaching and are able to develop a curriculum based on the needs of the children. I learnt so much about early education and English teaching. The host family, Tino and Mari, welcome you into their home and treat you as one of their own. I experienced full cultural immersion, from the delicious traditional cooking of Mari and the many excursions that Tino, a former tour guide, led us on. One of my most memorable excursions was to a beautiful glacier called Huaytapallana - I have experienced such astounding natural beauty. I recommend this program to everyone. As long as there is willingness to volunteer, there is a place for you, and they will utilise any skill set that you have.