Volunteer Right from Home

You can begin helping with different projects to assist Casa Hogar right from your home by e-mailing us. There are always new events that we need help with and projects that we need ideas for and fundraising for. We encourage you to get your parish, school, or mission club to collaborate in fundraising for the needs of Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II! 

Long-term Volunteer at Casa Hogar

Another way to contribute to Casa Hogar is to offer your time and talents as a volunteer.  The tasks that volunteers take on vary according to the duration of stay and the volunteer’s interests and capabilities.  These range from education or tutoring, nursing assistance or manual labor (painting, gardening, cleaning, etc.) to working directly with the kids within the families and administrative tasks.  Because there are some restrictions regarding the number of volunteers we can accept at one time, an application process is required for long term volunteers.

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older.

• Stay 3-6 months

• Have a minimum of an intermediate understanding of the Spanish language.

• Volunteer responsible for airfare to and from Peru and room and board cost of $100/month.

• Additional personal expenses are the responsibility of each individual.

• Abide by the rules and regulations of Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II. Agreement must be signed prior to volunteer experience start date.

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Application Process:

1. Please complete the Volunteer Application Submit the application via e-mail to nfurger@frjoesguild.org. If you are unable to send via email, contact Noel Furger at (715) 297-5139.

2. Once Casa Hogar has reviewed your application, you will be asked to submit 2 letters of recommendation, one from a religious figure.

3. Complete the Basic Criminal Background Check, Confidential Questionnaire, and Safe Environment Training found at Diocese of La Crosse Safe Environment for volunteers.

4. Complete the appropriate medical release form required of all volunteers:

Adult Comprehensive Medical Release and Event Form

5. Maintain contact with Casa Hogar in regards to your upcoming trip and ask a lot of questions!

Volunteering as a Mission Team

Requisites:

• Adult leader authorized to plan the trip to Peru.

• Maximum group size 15 persons, which includes leader, chaperones and participants.

• Adult leaders forms and copies should be supplied to Casa Hogar no later than 3 weeks before departure. List of requirements click here.

• All participants 16 years of age and older must complete the Diocese of La Crosse Safe Environment volunteer training.

• Adult Comprehensive Medical Release and Event Form should be completed by all team members 18 years and older regardless of whether they are still in high school.

• Minor Comprehensive Medical Release and Permission Form should be completed by all minor participants.

• Abide by the rules and regulations of Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II. See information below.

• Cost is $35/day per person. This cost covers housing, all meals and transportation to and from the airport as well as other outings in the Lima area. Some trips are not included in this cost. There may be additional costs for transportation depending on group size.

• Gender diversity is encouraged.

• Planned project can be determined by Casa Hogar or the mission team. Plans will be set between leader and Noel. Depending on the project that the group chooses, you will also be responsible for raising the funds for your project.

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We appreciate your desire to help at Casa Hogar and are looking forward to getting to know you better throughout your stay. The kids are always eager to meet those who make their life in Peru possible. While you are at Casa Hogar, we ask that you follow certain guidelines for the benefit of our kids, families, and staff, and so your stay goes smoothly.   We want you to make yourself at home, so please feel free to ask questions at any time.

For your convenience we have prepared information to help you before you leave and when you arrive at Casa Hogar. This information is important and all team members should read before packing and arriving at Casa Hogar.

Please reference Leader paperwork for the items that must be submitted to Casa Hogar no less than 3 weeks before traveling to Peru.