Homeless Shelters

Product Details

Darling House & San Juan House are homes for young men and women between the ages of 12 to 22, who have become homeless for a variety of different reasons. The homes provide a variety of essential services to these young people, including accommodation, food, education and counseling. Additionally, life skills and handicrafts are taught giving the young people the necessary skills to find employment. Spanish Courses are also available.

Location:

Both Darling and San Juan Houses are located in the Flores de Villa community - District of San Juan de Miraflores in Lima.

Lima, capital of Peru, founded on January 18, 1535, is a modern city, which, while constantly expanding, has also managed to maintain the elegance of its historic centre. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, due to the large number of artistic monuments found there, historic Lima is an enchanting haven of a period long gone.

Lima is also renowned for its nearby pre-Inca archaeological sites, as well as its fabulous museums housing priceless national and private collections.

Project Life:

Following your arrival in Lima, a transfer will be waiting to take you to your Peruvian host family. The following morning, our local coordinator will collect you from your accommodation for the start of your induction.

The 3-day introduction to the country and your placement will help you settle into Peruvian life and will cover sessions on culture and customs, a walking tour of Lima, transportation to the projects and information for excursions to local places of interest.

If you would like to improve your language skills, Spanish courses are also available: two hours per day Monday to Friday. You can either concentrate on studying Spanish before you start your volunteer placement, or you can combine the language course with your volunteering. Living with your host family, you will also receive breakfast and evening meals.

Both Darling and San Juan houses are located approximately 10 minutes walk apart, so you will have the opportunity to work in both homes. Your exact duties will vary depending on your skills, experience and your aspirations. There are opportunities to get involved with various activities including assisting with formal education by helping the young people with their homework, English language skills and other subjects, developing skills that will help them find future employment and of course providing friendship and support. Additionally you may be requested to accompany younger members on visits to local hospitals or clinics. You may also wish to leave your mark on the on the homes by developing your own project, maybe putting on a show or organizing a sports day. The project is also supported by a Christian non-governmental organisation.

Accommodation & Food:

• Accommodation is provided for you in a homestay with a local Peruvian family. The Host Families are from various ethnic backgrounds; they all have different interests and unique lifestyles. Regardless of their differences, all families have one thing in common - a willingness to share their homes with international volunteers.
• Your host family provides breakfast and evening meals for you.
• Host families are located within approximately 30 minutes from the project

Dates & Duration:
Minimum duration is 4 weeks up to a maximum of 1 year.

You can join the project on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month

Flights & Transportation:

li>International flights are not included.
• You will be met upon arrival at the Jorge Chavez International airport in Lima and taken to your accommodation.
• Whilst in Lima, if you may choose to use public transport, you’ll find a simple and effective local bus service.

Safety & Insurance:

• All of Twin’s volunteer placements are in partnership with recognised Charities, Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s), government ministries or registered agents, giving you the confidence to work with reputable organisations.
• Comprehensive insurance is available for each of the volunteer placements.
• Our local partner provides 24-hour support.

Eligibility & Skills:
Minimum age is 18 years old

There are no specific skills required to participate in this programme, however you should be:

• Able to speak basic Spanish
• Interested in learning about new culture
• Open and flexible
• And of course, enjoy teaching and helping children and young adults

Contributions:

Please be aware that in addition to covering transport, accommodation and food costs, your contribution is vital to support the on going efforts of the project.

Volunteer placement:

• The first 4 weeks contribution = £650
• An additional 4 weeks contribution = £450

Spanish course:

• 1 week course, including half board accommodation = £165