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VOLUNTEER FOR FREE! There is NO CHARGE for volunteering with us. The important thing for us is the children. Obviously donations are very welcome but we do not require that you give anything but your time. DAY VISITS Some of our projects can be visited for just one day so don't worry if you don't have a lot of time free. Please note that we do ask you to actually engage in some activity as we do not want the children to feel like they are museum exhibits! If you are interested, visit our office at Cruz Verde 300 B2, Arequipa (just a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas) or contact Jay and Luis at travellernottourist@gmail.com. Please give us as much notice as possible! If you decide to go, we will be glad to help you prepare, make sure you have all the information you need and take you to the project site. VOLUNTEER FOR LONGER We have worked out a month long volunteer program with Spanish lessons and accommodation (see below for more information). This package is just a suggestion so if it isn't quite what you were looking for, please contact Jay and Luis at travellernottourist@gmail.com or the office to arrange volunteering (and accommodation if you like). We are very flexible! THE VOLUNTEER PACKAGE Just $445 for a month If you would like to volunteer with children whilst learning or improving your Spanish, we have the package for you….The price includes accommodation for one month in a new flat just a few blocks from the centre of Arequipa, and 55 hours of Spanish lessons (one-to-one or with other volunteers) ACCOMMODATION DETAILS We have 2 volunteer flats, both in the same building. Luis and I live in Volunteer Flat One, which is upstairs. There are 2 other double bedrooms (also available for single people). Volunteer Flat Two is downstairs and has 3 rooms available - 2 double/single rooms and one dorm room (2 people). The flats are brand new and feature:
NB. It may sound like I am getting unncessarily excited about rather ordinary things but if you do/have done any travelling on a budget in South America you will realise that these things cannot be taken for granted! (I was especially excited to see a bathtub when we moved in!) Price: These rooms are also available to anyone volunteering with us, even if you don't want Spanish lessons. Just contact us if you are interested, please be aware that there are limited spaces and it is on a first come, first served basis. If we are unable to provide you with accommodation in the flat we will find you a suitable alternative. THE PROGRAM Week 1 consists of an intensive Spanish course to start you off (5 hours of lessons per day, Monday to Friday). These will be one-on-one lessons so you can set the level and pace. Lessons are held at the language school. Weeks 2-4 you will work at one of the projects and also have 2 hours of Spanish lessons per day. Your project shifts will depend on the project and the Spanish lessons will be organised around these. Daily tasks may include; Helping with homework, Teaching English, Art/Music/Drama workshops, Playing, Washing, Cleaning, Cooking, Construction and anything else that makes sense at the time! You have the weekends free to spend as you choose. There are many sites of interest in and around Arequipa for you to visit. You can book tours, treks, bike rides etc. through our office. If you would rather just hang out around Arequipa there are lots of good cafes, restaurants, clubs, shops etc. and our volunteers tend to socialise quite a lot (pubbing, clubbing, going to the park etc) The package does not include food so you are free to try the wealth of international cuisine Arequipa has to offer or cook for yourself in the fully equipped Volunteer Flat kitchens . We want to be as flexible as possible so if you are looking for something different, please contact us to discuss your options.
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VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIES Bria, US
"I volunteered for a month and it was an unforgettable and totally
unique experience. I can't imagine a better way to experience Peruvian
culture, gain Spanish-speaking skills, build relationships with great people, and help out impoverished children. I would definately recommend volunteering Monika, Poland
"I voluntered at with Traveller Not Tourist for one month and I can absolutely recommend it to everyone. First of all the kids need love and attention and that is what everybody can give and that's the best of all volunteering: puting smiles on their faces and making this little difference to them and this huge difference in your own perception of world." Jonathan, US
"Traveller Not Tourist has got to be hands down one of the greatest volunteer organisations out there. Jay and Luis, you are awesome. I loved staying at your place, thanks for making it feel like home all the time. The accommodation was perfect, clean, comfortable and close to the best of Arequipa, the plaza and the amazing Peruvian people. Thanks so much for arranging my time at the orphanage. The children changed my life and way of thinking. I had the best time with the kids every day. It's a tough job but so rewarding each day when you show up there and all the kids have these huge smiles and cannot wait to study and play games. The short time I was here I saw huge progress with all the children. Thanks for everything". Charlene, UK
"What an amazing experience! The children are so loving and happy - this experience has made our trip! They are all very hardworking and proud of their work and also very keen to learn English. Jay and Luis do a great job - so hardworking - a real inspiration to everyone. We are all thinking about a change in career! Thank you for this chance and for making us feel welcome - you will all be remembered for your amazing work with these amazing children." Alexandra, Switzerland
"It was a great experience for me to work with the children. For me was the organisation here perfect. I enjoyed the time and you (Jay and Luis) do a great job.....always happy and friendly!! Thank you for this time"
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