Corazon de Dahlia is now accepting volunteers with expertise in the following areas: accounting, marketing, public relations, and non-profit management. We have general and specific positions available both in the U.S. and in Peru.
If you would like to be considered for a volunteer position, apply now!
This initial application should only take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Internships: If you are interested in setting up an internship for credit, we are willing to work with your college or university to provide you with an enriching experience that meets your school's requirements.
Thank you for your interest in Corazon de Dahlia's community development center for children in Peru. The children count on your support!
This 6 phase internship program will challenge you, while bringing out your strengths, and preparing you to execute your individual, uniquely designed capstone project at Corazon de Dahlia's Center for the Promotion of Child & Family Development in Saylla, Peru. Be an agent of positive change!
Innovation Phase: Meet a member of Corazon de Dahlia's board in the U.S., and discuss cultural norms and expectations. Work together to create your individualized internship plan, allowing you to match your personal strengths with the needs of the center in Peru.
Immersion Phase: Get to know Peru! Visit Inca cultural sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley with an expert guide. Immerse yourself in Spanish or Quechua through private language classes. Have fun learning ceramics and dance. Engage in educational seminars, gaining a better understanding of the land, the people, the history, and the culture.
Engagement Phase: Execute your individualized volunteer plan by working together with the Peruvian Corazon de Dahlia team and other volunteers on board. Get to know the children and families who we work with, and make a difference in their lives. Whether it be teaching, leading, designing, or organizing, you will play a critical role in the development of the community in which you work.
Cultural Phase: Visit Puno, and take a boat ride out to the floating reed Islands of Uros and the island of Tequile. Spend a night in Tequile with indigenous Peruvians, and learn about their way of life. Back in Cusco, take a ride up to Sacsayhuaman with a Paco for a traditional ceremony.
Impact Phase: Make your mark on the community. Carry out your final project at the center in Saylla.
Adventure Phase: Trek to Machu Picchu on a 3 day, 4 night adventure! Camp out in the Andes, hike through mountains and rainforest, and explore incredible Inca ruins. It is an unforgettable experience, and the perfect way to conclude your stay.
For more info. contact us!
