Posted by Kaya Responsible Travel on July 14th, 2011.
Voluntary Jobs
Location: Peru
Closing Date: August 13th, 2011
Job Description
The Project
Volunteer in Peru and work on a fascinating project which combines the resurrection of traditional cultural Inca jewellery making techniques with a social initiative in the city of Cusco. Young adults from disadvantaged communities are being given apprenticeships to learn the ancient techniques of their Incan ancestors, providing them valuable skills and an income while ensuring the skill never dies out. The workshop looks to sell the pieces it makes to sustain its work and is looking to attract the tourists in Cusco to see their craft.
Why the project needs you
There is a great need for volunteers here to help this Peruvian-run initiative attract western tourists and help communicate the great work they are doing. Without the ability to sell their finished pieces, these jobs would not be sustainable and the tourist market in Peru do not yet understand the difference between this initiative and the regular jewellery stores that tourists are often pushed towards around tourist destinations. With a western perspective, volunteers are needed to help develop a promotional approach, help improve the 'workshop tours' offered and look at ways to spread the word about the work being done here.
Role of the volunteer
Volunteers will focus on developing physical material that can be used to provide guided tours of the workshop and explain the techniques being used. Volunteers who can stay longer than 2 weeks will spend time learning the techniques themselves in order to write 'guidebooks' to explain the processes and provide support in the workshop tours.
Apply For This Job
Sign in to get access to the job contact details. Not a member yet? Join FreelanceStudents today. It's free!
When you apply for a job please always mention FreelanceStudents.
