Volunteer in Peru - Cusco

Peru, also known as the 'The Land of the Incas', is one of the most popular volunteering destinations across the world. As a volunteer in Peru, you'll get an incredible opportunity to spend quality time with locals, gaining insight into their lives and also learning about their history, culture, cuisine, festivals, and more.

For decades, Peru has been a destination that's on every traveler's bucketlist, and now, you can choose from a wide range of affordable volunteer abroad programs including Teaching English, Kindergarten, Childcare, Disabled Care Program, etc, and make a difference while traveling.  All volunteering opportunities in Peru are available in and around the historic city of Cusco.

If you’re still wondering how to volunteer in Peru, start by choosing a program. As mentioned above, Volunteering Solutions has a wide range of opportunities, and you can choose the one that aligns with your interests and preferences.

Those who love to spend time with children can opt for the Childcare or Teaching Volunteer Program in Peru and spread the light of education. As a developing nation, there are several pockets of underprivileged communities living in and around Cusco, and these mission trips in Peru aim to provide basic support and motivation to the children so that they can dream of a brighter future.

No prior teaching experience or TEFL certification is needed to be a volunteer teacher in Peru - thus, they are perfect for university and college students as well as for gap year travelers.

For dental students and medical as well as pre-med students, the Dental Elective Internship and Medical Volunteering in Peru are also available, which would give you a first-hand learning opportunity while working with professionals, in a clinic or hospital.

If you have a time crunch and wish to travel and volunteer in Peru for just 1 or 2 weeks, then we also have a specially curated short-term volunteering program.

No matter which program you choose to be a part of, it’ll be an incredibly meaningful experience to volunteer abroad, work alongside professionals, and meet like-minded travelers. All you need to do is, pick a program of your choice and decide how much time you'd want to spend, and then, simply apply for it or get in touch with the Volunteering Solutions Team.

Anyone who is compassionate to contribute towards a meaningful change, and enthusiastic enough to travel abroad on a mission trip and work for others, can volunteer in Peru.

Our programs are available for everyone - high school and college students, gap year travelers, people on a career break, group volunteers, family volunteers, solo travelers, and couples who wish to travel meaningfully and explore this breathtaking country, know about its history and culture and contribute towards change.

You can easily apply to volunteer in Peru and be a part of our mission trips by following a few simple steps. Once you have decided which program you wish to join, and in which destination, you can go ahead and fill out the application form here.

You will receive a welcome email from the team, acknowledging your application. We will then send your Booking Confirmation in 7-10 working days. Once you receive your Booking Confirmation you can log into your account to view your trip details and make your final payments.

If you can’t decide which program to join, or where to travel, you can always write to us at [email protected] - and our Program Advisors will assist you.

Definitely, we offer long-term volunteering opportunities in Peru. We believe the more time you spend at a project site, the bigger impact you can make. You can volunteer in Peru for 6 months (24 weeks) and in case you wish to stay for longer, you can directly speak to our Program Advisors.

Of course, when you are traveling to a new country, it’s obvious that you’d want to explore and experience, making the most of your journey. 

We know that the first thing that comes to our mind when we think of Peru is Machu Picchu, but the country has a lot more than just the ruins of the ancient Inca civilization. With diverse landscapes, rich history and archeological sites – Peru has so much to offer to its visitors that one can easily fall short of time.

As a volunteer in Peru, you’ll be most working from Monday to Friday, and have time to travel over the weekends. You can go for the Inca Trail hike and explore the Sacred Valley. Other than that, you can also hike up the Rainbow Mountains, or just wander around the quaint villages of Peru, meeting the locals and savoring delicious Peruvian cuisine.

There are too many things to do in Peru and if you you have a bucketlist already, share it with us and we’ll try to make things happen for you! So, once you decide to volunteer in Peru or take a gap year abroad, you can connect with our Program Advisors and they’ll assist you to plan the trip. You can also ask our country coordinator once you’re at your program location, and he can suggest more fun things to do.