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Volunteer with WAVES in Lobitos, Peru
Next Program:
Ongoing projects commence on the first and third Sunday of every month.
 WAVES has volunteer opportunities for an Educational Surf program with the remote community of Lobitos in Northern Peru. As a Adventure Volunteer, you complete a weekend orientation and then spend two weeks working and surfing with local youth.
Based on your skills and experience you will contribute to the Educational Surf program as an instructor or assistant in one of the following program areas: English and Arts, Earth Connection, Swimming and Surfing. You will stay in the home of a local family and share your meals with other volunteers staying there.
Cost: All Volunteers raise a Project Contribution that supports the project in the community where they serve and pay a Program Fee that covers expenses related to their service.
Project Contribution: $495/person minimum. WAVES encourages volunteers to organize campaigns and activities to raise the money while also spreading the word about WAVES.
Program Fee: $295/week for the first 4 weeks. The Program Fee covers the following:
- Transportation to Lobitos from the Northern Peruvian city of Talara.
- Accommodation in the house of a local family with WAVES staff and volunteers.
- Three meals per day.
- Pre-project preparation and briefings, email and phone support.
- Health and safety management (risk assessments, emergency contacts, first-aid trained staff and first aid kit)
- Project management from local and international staff.
- Unlimited use of the WAVES' wide selection of surfboards during your service.
- One two-hour surfing lesson each week
- An adventure trip to a local point of interest, such as local caves, a seal colony at South America's most Westerly point, and a fishing boat trip.
Food: Three meals per day are included in the program fee. Emphasis is placed on making meals nutritious, balanced, and delicious. Meals range from local specialities to volunteers' favorite foods from around the world. Vegetarian options are prepared for any volunteer upon request.
Volunteers rotate shopping and cooking responsibilities. The majority of ingredients are purchased in Talara, while some foods, such as fresh seafood, are available in Lobitos.
Optional: Surf lessons with internationally qualified instructors
Costs Summary - Community Surf project:
(Includes Project Contribution and Program fee)
14 Days - US $ 1085
28 Days - US $ 1675
Over 90% of your payment goes to Peru. The cost includes a contribution that will enable WAVES for Development to run the community programs. We use local operators, and support local businesses where possible.
Apply:
For further information...
Contact Earth Sessions Download a PDF Project Summary Application Form
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