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Volunteer Teaching English in Cusco, Peru

Join this exciting opportunity to support English teachers in local schools across Peru, working with students from diverse communities and age groups. As a volunteer, you'll assist teachers in improving students pronunciation, grammar, and overall English language skills.

Highlights

  • Placements are in local schools, where you'll work closely with Peruvian teachers
  • Teach up to 3 classes per day (60 minutes each), primarily as a teacher assistant
  • Help students enhance their speaking and listening skills, focusing on practical English for everyday use
  • While an intermediate level of Spanish is helpful, your main role is to assist, not lead, so you'll be fully supported by local educators
  • Volunteers work 5 days a week, leaving weekends free for you to explore Peru's incredible cultural and natural wonders
  • This is more than just teaching—it's an immersive cultural experience, where you'll engage with locals, learn about Peruvian traditions, and connect with volunteers from around the world
Freiwilliger Englischlehrer in Cusco, Peru

Overview

If you join the Teaching English Program in Peru, your main role will be as an assistant to the local English teachers, helping students improve their pronunciation, grammar, and overall language skills. Schools in Peru are in need of English-speaking volunteers to support their existing teaching staff, whose English proficiency may not be advanced.

As a volunteer, you'll:

  • Assist in teaching 3 classes per day, each lasting 60 minutes, or support the lead teacher during lessons to enhance student learning.

  • Work with students aged 13 to 18, who are grouped by age.

  • Follow a fixed curriculum, with all necessary teaching materials provided by the school’s local teacher coordinator.

  • Have the opportunity to develop your own projects to creatively engage students and boost their English skills.

Volunteers typically work 5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week, leaving evenings and weekends free to explore the wonders of Peru.
This program is a rewarding and enriching experience, offering volunteers the chance to gain international teaching exposure while making a tangible impact on the lives of local students. You'll be part of a collaborative learning environment, helping learners to grow their English proficiency and improve their future opportunities.


Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteer Work Schedule

  • Sunday -  Arrival in Cusco, Peru
  • Monday - An orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, informing the volunteers about relative topics such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Peru.
  • Tue to Fri - Volunteer Work.
  • Weekends: Free to explore the city/ Head out for Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley etc.
  • Breakfast - 07:00 am to 08:00 am
  • Working hours at the placement - 09:00 am to 01:00 pm and 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm (The second shifts depends on the requirement at the placement)
  • Lunch - 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
  • Dinner - 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards.

Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating in.


Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

As a volunteer English teaching assistant, you’ll work closely with local teachers to lead classes, focusing on improving students' pronunciation and conversational skills. You'll have the freedom to introduce your own ideas to make lessons more engaging and interactive.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Helping to plan daily lessons to keep students engaged

  • Teaching basic Math alongside English to younger learners

  • Supporting students who need extra help and tracking their progress

  • Enhancing students' vocabulary through creative activities

  • Preparing assessments to monitor their learning

  • Interactive sessions and activity-based learning will be key to making the classes enjoyable and effective

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable teaching experience.


Project Requirement

Project Requirement

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the time of joining the project. Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to be flexible, open-minded and have a passion for working with children. You should also be proactive and have the ability to take initiative  All volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report prior to joining the program. A parental consent form shall be required for Under 18 participants joining the program. A beginner-intermediate level of Spanish would be an added advantage for the participants in the program.

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Living

Living

Airport Transfer
As soon as you land at Cusco Airport, our friendly local coordinator or representative will be there to greet you. If you’re travelling overland or are already in Peru, we’ll arrange a convenient pickup at a designated meeting point or bus station. You´ll see the VolSol logo and your name at the airport door.

Orientation
Get ready for an exciting journey with our orientation! Our local staff will introduce you to key aspects of life in Peru, covering topics like culture, greetings, transportation, safety, and your volunteer placements. This session will help you feel right at home!

Accommodation
Experience authentic Peruvian culture by staying with a local host family! You’ll share a cozy room with fellow volunteers, giving you the chance to bond and make new friends. Most host families have two bathrooms equipped with hot showers, and the accommodations are clean and comfortable. Many homes also offer Wi-Fi and cable TV for your convenience.

Meals
Enjoy delicious home-cooked meals with your host family, served three times a day from Monday to Friday. The menu varies daily and typically includes mouth-watering soups, fresh salads, rice, potatoes, refreshing juices, and delightful desserts.

During your Free Time
During your free time, feel free to explore, shop, or relax! Most weekends, volunteers seize the opportunity to visit the breathtaking Sacred Valley or the world-renowned Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. In Cusco, take a leisurely stroll around the Plaza de Armas, discovering local restaurants and vibrant shopping areas along the way.


Dates

Dates

November

17

December

03

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Costs

Duration
Program Fee
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1 Week $495
2 Weeks $645
3 Weeks $830
4 Weeks $1000
5 Weeks $1200
6 Weeks $1375
7 Weeks $1575
8 Weeks $1775
Extra Week $325

Please Note: An application fee of is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.

What are you Paying For?

  • 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • Pickup from Cusco Airport or Bus Station
  • Orientation 
  • Accommodation in a homestay
  • Meals from Monday to Friday
  • Insurance (Provided at an extra cost)
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT Included?

  • Airfare 
  • Visa and Visa extension fee 
  • Return airport drop and airport taxes
  • Local Transportation
  • Any personal expenses

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