OUR STORY
In the 1970s Luis Delgado, a Peruvian from the Andean city of Jauja, lived and studied at an international school and college in Huaraz which was run by Americans. The philosophy of this educational group was based around the community and emphasized the importance of working together. This philosophy perfectly aligned with the underlying principles of Peruvian culture.
During his time at both the school and college he picked up conversational English and enjoyed interacting with different cultures. He was exposed to volunteers from the Peace Corps who were also involved and confirmed his belief that we are all part of one global community.
With a realization of the opportunities English provided and a passion to help his local people he studied arts, social science and teaching and pursued a career as an English teacher. In 2000 an English volunteer was placed at the secondary school where Luis was working to help teach English. Their placement was arranged by a volunteer organization based in England which had connections with another placement organization in Lima. Luis jumped at the chance to work with the volunteer and expose his students to a native English speaker and their culture. The experience was enriching for all involved and the idea for a new volunteer organization was born.
Luis originally partnered with the volunteer and a staff member from the Lima organization to form Teach Peru in 2002. Successful and rewarding placements were arranged for many English speaking volunteers in both Huaraz and Lima. With his strong community connections Luis further developed the volunteering opportunities in Huaraz and founded Teach Huaraz Peru in 2006.
Teach Huaraz Peru specializes in creating tailored volunteering programs for English speakers to suit a wide variety of interests and skills. The tailored programs are arranged and confirmed with the volunteer prior to arriving in Huaraz and involve full support and interaction throughout the process.
Opportunities to truly immerse in the Peruvian lifestyle are available through homestay accommodation, allowing volunteers to share meals and community life with a local Huaraz family while enjoying the sanctuary of a private bedroom and bathroom facilities.
Dedicated Spanish lessons and private tuition may be arranged for all levels, from beginners interested in learning some Spanish to those of intermediate and advanced levels wanting to develop their fluency, grammar and written skills.
There are also a range of cultural activities which may be enjoyed to learn a new skill or further develop an existing talent or interest in a uniquely Peruvian way.
Teach Peru was originally established as a low cost volunteering organization with a fee structure that covered costs while providing opportunities for as many volunteers as possible to be become involved. This ethos is integral to Teach Huaraz Peru as well.
Teach Huaraz Peru truly believes in authentic cultural exchange and creating opportunities to mutually benefit the lives of international volunteers and the local Huaraz community. To find out more about a volunteering opportunity that is right for you please continue exploring the website and contact us with any questions or comments you may have.
