"We wouldn't be able to do what we do without our amazing volunteers. We are always looking for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our team and have a variety of roles that look for a wide range of skills."
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Mhairi Mcleod,
Volunteer Coordinator
We welcome volunteers both in person and online, so even if you can't make it to Peru, you can still be part of the Surf Cerrito team and support our mission. It is not essential that our volunteers in Peru already know how to surf, but a basic understanding of the sea, ability to swim and the willingness to get into the water is important. Fluent Spanish is also not essential, however a basic command of the language is desirable to be able to communicate with the kids.
Check out our role descriptions below
IN-PERSON
VOLUNTEER
MIN. STAY: 6 WEEKS
LOCATION: HUANCHACO, PERU
Description
Our volunteers in Peru support Surf Cerrito’s classes and play a key role in the development of local youth. Beyond assisting in lessons and becoming dedicated ambassadors, volunteers help expand young people’s horizons through shared experiences. If you’re eager to connect with, learn from, and give back to a coastal town facing challenges, this is the opportunity for you.
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What you'll do
From pushing kids onto waves and leading beach cleans to creating social media content and running fundraising events, volunteers have the opportunity to get involved in many different aspects of the running of the NGO. We love welcoming volunteers with specific, relevant skills and experience, and also can-do volunteers who are keen to get stuck in wherever is needed.
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Essential Skills
Basic-Conversational Spanish
Intermediate-Advanced Spanish or Surf/Swim Instructor experience
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Click here to see a typical week in the life of a volunteer...​​
Desirable Skils
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Outgoing and confident
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Respectful and understanding
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Proactive and takes initiative
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Flexible and open to different ways of thinking and working
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Organised and motivated
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Enthusiastic and encouraging
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Resilient and responsible
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Passion for the ocean/surfing/sports
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Interest in surf therapy
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Love for working with children
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Empathetic and sensitive
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Specific Skills
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Photographer
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Construction Experience
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Female Empowerment
If you have experience of any of these please get in touch!
Even if you don’t meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply. We welcome volunteers with any level of experience, and this is a great opportunity for you to gain valuable skills while making a meaningful impact on the Cerrito community.