Volunteer at NGO Intiwawa

Arequipa

Organization: IWA - Intiwawa en Acción
Location: Arequipa
Grade: Volunteer - Volunteer
Occupational Groups:
- Youth
- Education, Learning and Training
- Culture and Sport
Closing Date: 2026-01-01

We are looking for motivated project volunteers throughout the year. As a project volunteer, you will be responsible for the direct community work of Intiwawa on the field in different areas:

Education: Academic support project, educational vacation program, Parents' School
Empowerment: Socio-emotional support, Madres Luchadoras project for the mothers
Health: Education about healthy lifestyles, correct dental hygiene, a healthy diet and positive personal habits

Art & Culture: Cultural and artistic workshops

Benefits

Collaborate with local vulnerable communities and contribute to sustainable development
Valuable work experience collaborating with an NGO
Perfecting your Spanish skills
International contacts in the Intiwawa community
Letter of recommendation on request and volunteer experience certificate
And of course, the biggest reward: the happy faces of our children!

Requirements

Minimum commitment of 3 months
Age 18 - 99
Dedication to the projects and strong work ethic
Independence and flexibility
Open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity and awareness
Conversational level Spanish in order to communicate effectively with the children and their parents

Details

Weekly hours will vary but are typically around 30-35 hours per week
Induction and continuous support by our volunteer coordinator throughout your volunteer time
Low-cost housing is available

How to apply:

Please send a letter of motivation, CV and your criminal record certificate to volunteer@intiwawa.com

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.