PISCO SIN FRONTERAS

From Perupedia

• PISCO SIN FRONTERAS: is a non-profit, volunteer run and operated organization started in August 2008 on the first year anniversary of the massive earthquake which devastated the city, destroying 80% of homes and killing around 600 people. They are giving assistance to the people who most need it by helping to build houses, schools, sanitation units and helping with other community-based projects.

- Projects:

1. Current projects: demolition, trench digging, ground clearing, concrete pouring, childcare, painting and building parks and houses (majority of projects range from helping families to rebuild their permanent homes or move into temporary ones, to building community bathrooms and helping local schools
2. Upcoming projects: Setting up English language workshops for the local English teachers to enable them to improve their teaching capabilities in the classroom and make a sustainable impact on the local education system without replacing local jobs

- Who they need:

- You are over the age of 18 that likes to work hard and play hard

- You come with patience, enthusiasm, an open mind and a willingness to get your hands dirty whether it be on the construction site, helping local teachers learn English and helping operate the grassroots organization

- they welcome new ideas and love those looking to flex their leadership skills

- MINIMUM – MAXIMUM TIME: there is no minimum requirement and they want you to join them as long as possible

- Specialty Skills Request:

- Computer Skills: web design, software engineers, etc.

- Nurses: they would like to set up a program to train locals to act as local medical liaisons since medical care is often financially and geographically inaccessible to the local communities

- Writers: to write about their projects

- Educators: Can you speak English? If so, you fall into this category

- Comedians: they enjoy jokes during dinner

- Photographers: Help document project progress and potential project sites

- Accommodation: They have 2 houses with a variety of rooms ranging from single-sex dorms (5 soles per night per person) to private rooms for couples (6 soles per night per person). Some rooms have private bathrooms and others do not (it is often the luck of the draw). Most bathrooms have hot water and it is a good idea to bring your own sleeping bag and mosquito net (which you can also buy in the local market)

- Fee: $5 per day fee which covers your lodging and 2 meals per day (vegetarian friendly). This translates into 5 soles for breakfast, 5 soles for dinner and 5 soles for your lodging. (if you do not stay or eat at the house, you do not pay)

- Contact: piscosinfronteras@hotmail.com; +51-056-534790,+51-056-956354323