Creative Corners - Destinations

Cusco Arts Haven

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Project

This project is working with a non-profit organisation based in the heart of Cusco that acts as a haven for children & adolescents who are at risk and live in extreme poverty. Most attend the state school's where there is a lack of creative education and this project wishes to nurture and develop the creative skills of the children. It is open throughout the day and is run by a staff of volunteer teachers and social workers.

Children are given the opportunity to voluntarily drop in and participate in a variety of creative classes and workshops that teach them valuable skills including carpentry, handicrafts, shoe repair, cooking, music, arts and English. As well as the activities children also come for homework support

They also have a garden with flowers and vegetables and welcome volunteers with a green finger!

Why we need you

The majority of their activities rely on donations but they do try to fundraise by selling leather and artisan products the children make by hand in the workshops. Volunteers are needed who can assist in running workshops listed above or in other creative activities such as:

computer skills or design
jewellery making skills
drama workshops
working with drama with the parents and teachers
art therapists and psychologists very welcome!

Price

Two weeks £455
One month £595
Two months £745
each additional month £250

What’s included

Airport collection
Organised accommodation in a family home stay in Cusco
Comprehensive Travel insurance
Quality pre-departure information, visa advice

Skills needed

Basic spanish or be willing to learn a bit before you go!

Carpentry, handicrafts, shoe repair, cooking, music and arts etc...

Initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm.

The ability to work independently without supervision

Be able to relate to young children and teenagers

Have an interest in interacting and working with children from very poor backgrounds.