Manos Unidas has
partnered with Therapists without Borders. We offer two different volunteer programs:
- Long term Volunteer Program
- Professional Exchange Program
MU/ThwB accepts students, recent graduates and professionals in the following fields:
Speech Therapy, Psychology, Physical/Occupational Therapy, Art/Music Therapy, Young Adults with Disabilities, Autism Education,
Other Related Fields
Long Term Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION
Volunteers work on a daily basis at our special education
school and are placed based on their skills and experience. Placements are in early childhood, elementary or primary classrooms,
school inclusion schools or the young adult vocational training program. Additional opportunities are available to work in
orphanages, rural communities, home visits, family workshops, teacher training and specialized therapies.
DURATION
1-6
months
March–December
INCLUDED
Accommodation with a local family, 3 meals per day, support with travel arrangements, pre-departure preparation,
airport pickup, cultural orientation and introduction, volunteer support throughout the program, administration fees, and
a direct donation to Manos Unidas.
COST
$1030 total fee for first month
$530 for each additional month in homestay
$250 for each additional month in independent living conditions
*program costs are arranged on an individual basis and are flexible
ACOMMODATION
Homestay: Volunteers will be placed with a Peruvian family where both food and accommodation will be provided. The homestay
will include 3 meals a day.
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Manos Unidas volunteer coordinator will provide a
brief city tour/orientation, medical support, assistance with arranging local tours/trips, optional arrangement of Spanish
classes, housing support and continual guidence with your work at the school. We will help you develop professional goals
as well as personalize your volunteer experience
THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES AT LEAST A BEGINNING
LEVEL OF SPANISH
**Live Spanish Conversations are part of the application process.
“My time in Peru was amazing! I felt honored to be to able
to contribute. I left Inspired to implement new perspectives in my personal life and career. And most of all, excited to continue
my partnership with Manos Unidas.” -Natalie Mosely
Professional Exchange Program
DESCRIPTION
This program is designed to give professionals
an opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience in a teacher-training format. Their time is spent holding workshops
for groups of local teachers and professionals, observing and consulting classrooms and collaborating one-on-one with the
teachers at Camino Nuevo. Professionals may participate in specific campaigns that will be held throughout the year. The goal
of this program is to provide a cultural exchange opportunity within their profession.
DURATION
7-14 days March-December
INCLUDES
Accommodation with a local Peruvian family, 3 meals
a day, support with travel arrangements, translators, volunteer support throughout the program, workshop organization, administration
fees and a direct donation to Manos Unidas
COST
Professional Volunteer Program (7-14 days)
- $550 First week
(7 days)
- $35 each additional day
*program costs
are arranged on an individual basis and are flexible
ACOMMODATION
Professional Volunteers will be comfortably accommodated with a local host
family , provided with 3 meals/day.
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Brief city tour and orientation, goal setting, medical support, assistance with arranging
local tours, organization of workshops, translation of presentations and materials
*Spanish is not required for this program as provided
with translators, but is helpful
Application Process
All applications will be processed jointly with Therapists
without Borders
1. Email: manosunidasintl@gmail.com to receive the 2012 volunteer application as a NON-Therapist
Click HERE to apply if you are a Therapist, your application will be processed through ThWB
*Please state if you are applying for the Professional
Exchange Program (7-14 days) or Long Term Volunteer Program (1-6 months)
2. Fill out and send application and CURRENT RESUME to: manosunidasintl@gmail.com with your Name and Professional Discipline in the subject line
3. You will be contacted within 15 days to arrange
a phone or skype interview
4. We will
arrange a live Skype Spanish conversation to asess language skills with Spanish In Vivo (for Long Term Vol Program)
5. Manos
Unidas and Therapists without Borders will determine acceptance to the volunteer program
6. $150 deposit to Manos Unidas to secure your volunteer placement within
15 days of acceptance to the program
7.
Volunteer Fee must be paid in FULL 15 days prior to start date.
Why pay to volunteer?
Manos Unidas is looking for volunteers who are committed to their learning experience and see the
opportunity as an "exchange of information and experiences ". 55% of the fees cover room and board. The other
percent helps support our initiatives in the local community. 15% of the MU budget is covered by volunteers. The remaining
fee is dedicated to ensuring a positive experience both pre-departure, during your time and once back home.
Commitment
- To support the Mission and
Vision of Manos Unidas
- To be culturally aware and sensitive to differences in work ethics and teaching methods
- To respect the families that
will host you.
- To focus on the goals you establish for yourself and the center
- To perform in a professional manner
Please contact: manosunidasintl@gmail.com with any questions regarding the volunteer program