EVS Global Recognition Program

Mi PequeñaAyuda - MySmallHelp Peru

***General Information***

About Us
MySmallHelp (MSH) was set up in 2007 by a group of friends in the UK and Nepal who strongly
believe in upholding basic human rights for children. In March 2011, MySmallHelp Peru was
registered as a non-profit organization to pursue the mission of helping people with disabilities
or who live in poverty so they can have access to education, health care and skills training.
Since 2013, MySmallHelp Peru became MiPequeñaAyuda so that the locals would find it easier
to remember the name.

We believe in providing support for people while working with them to develop a long-term
sustainable plan, avoiding a culture of dependency. MSH Peru is now helping more 24
beneficiaries in the Cusco region to ensure an optimal environment for their development and
well-being.

Find us online at www.mysmallhelp.org and www.facebook.com/MySmallHelpPeru

Objectives
- Continue to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and their families,
and increase the number of beneficiaries.
- Raise funds and awareness by building strong partnerships, locally and internationally.
- Recruit long-term professional volunteers to develop more sustainable projects.

***MSH Peru Volunteer Program***

MySmallHelp Peru (MSH) is currently looking for volunteers to work on a variety of projects in
the Sacred Valley and Cusco. The volunteers play a prime role in the success of affecting the
lives of the beneficiaries and their families.

Location: Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru

Calle Quinta Cruz Esquina s/n Ollantaytambo, Cusco – Perú

(51) 084-214846 - (51) 957833211
mshperu@mysmallhelp.org
 Areas of Work

1. Integral Support Program: Developing individualized plans for each of our beneficiaries
in different fields (legal, healthcare, educational, social, etc.) as well as assist and
support each activity.
2. Community Development Projects: We deliver families and communities with
construction or educational projects to improve their quality of life.
3. Workshops at Schools: “The reading Corner” project, english workshops, assisting in
special needs schools, etc.
4. Health and aid campaigns

Activities
 Provide direct care and support for children and adults who have needs related to
physical, social, emotional, and other special education needs.
 Assist the beneficiaries in their home, school setting or at MSH House, with basic
therapy exercises, social skills, or general academic support. We provide a variety of
classes (basic communication exercises, art, homework & educational support, among
others).
 Participate and provide assistance to children in educational projects in schools:
teaching children to read, english workshops, volunteering in special needs schools.
 Participate in community development projects (e.g. construction projects) in the
communities nearby.
 Create and develop educational tools and handouts. Provide basic training for other
volunteers, parents in specific fields according to the skills offered by each volunteer.
 Participate in administrative tasks, which may include: organizing paperwork,
developing communication tools, or other tasks requested; and logistical tasks.
 Volunteers are encouraged to use their various skills to propose further
development opportunities regarding the beneficiaries and local communities. For
example, if a volunteer has a background in education, psychology, art, sports, or
other professional skills, we may be able to incorporate those interests with the
volunteering tasks.
 There might be events on some nights or weekends, depending on project’s needs.

Opportunities for volunteers:

 A great opportunity of working in a family-like environment, building

strong relations with the families and in a region known for its strong
community relations and beautiful sceneries.

 Volunteers are encouraged to use their various skills to propose

further development opportunities regarding the beneficiaries and
local communities.

 Participation in organizing events to raise funds and awareness of

MSH Peru.

Calle Quinta Cruz Esquina s/n Ollantaytambo, Cusco – Perú

(51) 084-214846 - (51) 957833211
mshperu@mysmallhelp.org
 Volunteer Profile

The ideal candidate has/is:

 Strong interest or experience working with children or people with disabilities.
 Experience in individual and/or group management, is a plus.
 Intermediate level of written and spoken Spanish and English, minimum.
 Reliable, proactive, creative, charismatic and willing to help wherever needed.
 Able to work and respect people from different backgrounds (economic/cultural/
linguistic).

***Accommodation & Travel Information***

MySmallHelp House is a cozy place with all the comforts of home & gorgeous views of the
mountains. The house has 2 shared rooms, 2 private rooms and 3 shared bathrooms with hot
water, a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy living room and a beautiful garden. WIFI runs
throughout the house. Volunteers share responsibili଀es for maintaining their living
environment.

Located at the heart of Ollantaytambo, you will enjoy the view of the mountains and the
archeological site from your window. MySmallHelp House is 10 min. away (walking) from the
train station and close by to the fortress of Ollantaytambo. It is a quiet and calmed place
where our volunteers and staff can live, enjoying the Sacred Valley of the Incas and sharing
their experiences!

Travel Logistics

Ollantaytambo is located approximately 2 hours from the center of Cusco City. International
flights usually land in Lima and there are many daily connections to Cusco airport which is just
a short one hour flight away. If you are on a tight budget, you can also travel by bus from Lima
to Cusco (approximately 22 hours). On arrival in Cusco, we recommend our volunteers to head
to Calle Pavitos where they can get a shared transportation to Ollantaytambo and directions of
MSH House will be provided on arrival.

***GloRe Program Information***

 Age: 18- 30 years old

 Available postions: 2 EVS volunteers

 Period: 1st May – 30 Sept 2017 in hosting country (5 months).

 Coverage: The expenses are supported by Global Recognition Program - Erasmus+

 Recognition certificates will be expelled to all participants of the program.

 NOTE: Elected volunteers must be comitted to contribute with the sending

organization until April 2018, to fulfill certain activities of the GloRe program.

Calle Quinta Cruz Esquina s/n Ollantaytambo, Cusco – Perú

(51) 084-214846 - (51) 957833211
mshperu@mysmallhelp.org
 ***How to apply***
Interested candidates in participating in the program should send an email including their
resume and the application form to volunteerperu@mysmallhelp.org indicating in the
subject: “GloRe Volunteer Program”. Only short listed candidates will be contacted by sending
organization for an interview. Results will be shown in February 2017.

Volunteering for MySmallHelp Peru

Thank you for showing an interest in volunteering with MySmallHelp Peru (MSH).
Please return completed forms and your CV to volunteerperu@mysmallhelp.org
Forms are to be signed by hand, so returned forms should be scanned and emailed.
Your application will not be considered until we have all the information we need.

Volunteering role applied for (if known):

_______________________________

1. Personal details

Name
Date of birth
Gender

Current Address

Phone
Email

Please complete the following questions as fully as possible as this

application will form a part of the selection process.

2. Experience

Occupation

Education /
Qualifications

Previous
experience of
volunteering

Relevant work
experience

Calle Quinta Cruz Esquina s/n Ollantaytambo, Cusco – Perú

(51) 084-214846 - (51) 957833211
mshperu@mysmallhelp.org
 Spanish ability Speaking Reading Writing

Other languages
(Indicate level of
proficiency)

3. About working with MSH Peru

Why would you like to volunteer with MSH? Which are your reasons for applying
to MSH Volunteer Program?

Are there any Projects that you are particularly interested in?

What do you hope to gain from the volunteer experience?

How do you feel your previous volunteer work or other work experience will help
you in working at MSH?

Calle Quinta Cruz Esquina s/n Ollantaytambo, Cusco – Perú

(51) 084-214846 - (51) 957833211
mshperu@mysmallhelp.org
How long would you prefer to volunteer with MSH? Which are the planned dates
of arrival and departure? (Don’t worry if these are vague at this stage).

Have you had any first aid training?

Do you have any health issues that you would like us to be aware of?

In order for us to develop our recruitment process, it is really helpful for us to

know how people find out about MSH. For this reason, could you let us know
where you first heard about the Charity?

4. References

Please give the names and addresses of two people, unrelated to you, who would
give you a reference, one of these should be your most recent employer, if
possible. Please also indicate in what capacity you know each of the referees, in
terms of relation or job position.

Reference 1 Reference 2

Name: Name:

Address: Address:

Contact number: Contact number:

Email: Email:

Calle Quinta Cruz Esquina s/n Ollantaytambo, Cusco – Perú

(51) 084-214846 - (51) 957833211
mshperu@mysmallhelp.org
5. Formal Disclosure

This position may involve working with vulnerable people and so we need to know if
you have any criminal convictions. A past conviction will not necessarily prevent
you from volunteering. MySmallHelp reserves the right to check your criminal
record, signing this document will act as consent for us to contact the relevant
agencies in your country if desired.

Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence?

( ) YES ( ) NO

If yes, please provide details below.

The information given is to the best of my knowledge and correct.

I understand that deliberate misrepresentation or omission of factual information
requested may prevent me volunteering for MySmallHelp.

Signed:

Date:

Calle Quinta Cruz Esquina s/n Ollantaytambo, Cusco – Perú

(51) 084-214846 - (51) 957833211
mshperu@mysmallhelp.org