This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Lima, Peru
Start Date: November 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced
Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The Volunteer’s Role
Are you ready to use your expertise in education, HR, or organizational development to transform bright futures in Peru?
Volunteer with our partner, the “Carlos Cueto Fernandini” Public Technological Institute of Higher Education in Lima. In this high-impact volunteer role, you’ll help bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment for ambitious young adults, especially young women, LGBTQI+ youth, migrants, and historically marginalized groups.
By designing career-readiness strategies, training local faculty, and forging strong ties with the business sector, your mentorship will build lasting institutional capacity and unlock life-changing economic opportunities for generations to come.
As a volunteer, you will:
Assess & Strategize:



Conduct an in-depth institutional assessment of current employability services, providing a clear roadmap to boost career readiness.
Elevate Career Services: Upgrade the institute's Job Placement Office, expand internship networks, and launch a reliable graduate-tracking system in partnership with national and international companies.
Champion Inclusion: Integrate gender equality, diversity, and accessibility into institutional policies to support students with diverse background needs.
Upskill Local Teams: Lead dynamic training for faculty and administrative staff in soft skills, career guidance, student support, and customer service.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration, International Development, or a related field.
Essential Background:
Background in technical/vocational youth education or working with vuln

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