SERVICE- LEARNING OPORTUNITIES IN CUSCO

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1 USIL INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENCY AND USIL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DEANSHIP SERVICE- LEARNING OPORTUNITIES IN CUSCO HEALTH SAN JUAN DE DIOS CLINIC Hogar Clínica San Juan de Dios Charity institution run by the Hospitallers Order of the Brothers of St. John of God and a staff of health workers dedicated to serving children and adults with disabilities. In the 16th century,st. John of God (Juan de Dios) founded his order s first hospital in Granada, Spain. Currently, the Brothers of St. John of God have health facilities in more than forty countries on every continent. In Peru, they have had clinics in several cities since USIL volunteers have been assisting the clinic in Cusco since the year 2011, with many rewarding experiences helping with the children s social development. Today, volunteers help children who are learning to eat, accompany hospitalized children, celebrate with children at parties, assist with meal preparation and do laundry. : Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. Where: 264 Manzanares Avenue, in the Urbanización Manuel Prado neighborhood. 10 minutes by taxi or 15 minutes by bus from USIL. Remarks: Volunteers need to have a big heart to share with the children.

2 CHILDREN HUILLCAPATA SCHOOL Huillcapata School is a public school that provides primary education to 70 children from low-income families, whose ages range from 3 to 14. It is located in a rural area, minutes from the city of Cusco. Volunteers teach English; help out by cleaning, painting and redecorating the school facilities; and assist with maintenance of the greenhouse. These activities take place every Friday from 8:00 to 13:00 hours,only during regular semesters (not during summer periods). So far, many students have taken part in this project, along with a number of volunteers from visiting groupsfrombellarmine University, Lafayette College, Broward College and Akita University. Remarks: Volunteering at this school requires a playful spirit, a sense of humor, creativity and a plenty of room for love in your heart. As this school is located outside the city, USIL provides transportation. Minimum number of participants: 4 volunteers MARIA SALOME FERRO YOUTH HOME Hogar de Niños Salomé Ferro The Salome Ferro Youth Home cares forboys from 5 to 18 years of age, who are usually referred by the courts,whether because they are orphans, have alcoholic parents, have suffered domestic or sexual violence, or are at risk in some other way. Our volunteers have had rewarding experiences providing assistance to this home since November Theyhelp the boys with their school work, teach them English, and organize leisure and recreational activities for them. They also assist with social reintegration and occupational training workshops, and help out in the kitchen and laundry, as well. : Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 19:00 hours. Where: 433 Grau Avenue. A 10-minute walk from the center of the city of Cusco. Mary Kate Nagy USA Semester in Cusco (Hogar Clinica San Juan de Dios/ San Juan de Dios Clinic)

3 SAN JUDAS CHICO YOUTH HOME Hogar de Menores San Judas Chico The San Judas Chico Youth Home cares forgirlsfrom 5 to 18 years of age, who are usually referred by the courts,whether because they are orphans, have alcoholic parents, have suffered domestic or sexual violence, or are at risk in some other way. Our volunteers have had rewarding experiences providing assistance to this home since August Theyhelp the girls with their school work, teach them English, and organize leisure and recreational activities for them. They also assist with social reintegration and occupational training workshops, and help out in the greenhouse, kitchen and laundry, as well. : Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 18:00 hours. Where: Velasco Astete Ave. n/n, 20 minutes by taxi from the center of the city of Cusco.

4 VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMS JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USIL INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR STUDIES AND RESEARCH - CUSCO CCOCHAHUASI ANIMAL SANCTUARY CUSCO CITY HALL

5 VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMS JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT: VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMPANY PROGRAM Minimum 4 months: August-November JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT: VOLUNTEER TEACHING AT A HIGH SCHOOL 5 to 7 weeks: March-July or August-September INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR STUDIES AND RESEARCH CUSCO 4 weeks (Summer), 3 months (Semester) What will I do as a volunteer? Follow-up/monitoring of the development of business plans by adolescents participating in the program (The Company) Organization of project fair Field work, individual interviews 2-3 hours a day,, Monday-Friday (depending on the school s schedule) At least 18 years of age Some knowledge of BUSINESS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP / ECONOMICS Interest in social program development Ability to be creative with limited resources Intermediate Spanish What will I do as a volunteer?? Teach courses related to business and entrepreneurship to secondary school students You will receive prior training beforehand 2-3 hours a week,, Monday-Friday (depending on the school s schedule) At least 18 years of age Some knowledge of BUSINESS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP / ECONOMICS Some teaching experience (not essential) Intermediate Spanish Enrollment in Spanish course What will I do as a volunteer?? Help out at the Cusco International Center Social network follow-up and content generation Administrative support for international students Help organize extracurricular activities for international students Help out with cultural activities 2-3 hours a week, Monday-Friday (available year round) At least 18 years of age Master s degree program Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Interest in international relations Basic Spanish

6 VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMS CCOCHAHUASI ANIMAL SANCTUARY Minimum 2 weeks (available all year round) What will I do as a volunteer?? Care for animals at the sanctuary. Clean animal enclosures. Care for wild animals (condor/alpaca/ vicuna/spectacled bear). Lead tours for visitors. Participate in forestation activities. Participate in campaign to clean up the Quesermayo River, which runs through the sanctuary. 5 hours per day/ 2 times a week, Monday Sunday At least 18 years of age. Ability to work under pressure. Leadership skills. Teamwork. IMPORTANT: Must love animals! Basic Spanish. CUSCO-CITY HALL Inquire about availability 3-4 hours/day, Monday-Friday (9:00 am to 04:00 pm) At least 18 years of age. Ability to be creative with limited resources. Intermediate Spanish. Project 1: Status Report on the Historic Center of Cusco Major: Tourism/Hospitality/Architecture/ History Project 2: Urban Parameters of the Historic Centers of San Sebastian and San Jeronimo Major: Architecture Project 3: Quality of Services in the Historic Center of Cusco Major: Tourism/Hospitality/Architecture/ History Project 4: Campaign to Raise Awareness and Preserve the Cultural Heritage of Cusco Major: Humanities