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Volunteer in Peru - Cusco

Volunteer in Peru with Volunteering Solutions and explore the Land of the Incas like never before! VolSol has a wide range of affordable and exciting volunteer programs in Peru for high school and college students as well as for gap year travelers and backpackers.

Volunteers can choose to be a part of the Teaching Project, Kindergarten Program, Disabled Care Project etc., in the city of Cusco, depending on their area of interest. For dental students and medical as well as pre-med students, the Dental Elective Project and Health Care Project are also available, which would give them a first-hand learning opportunity while working with professionals. If you have a time crunch, you can join our 2 Weeks Special Voluntour and experience the best of work & travel opportunities in Peru.

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Peru - Quick Facts
  • Start Dates : All Year Round
  • Duration : 1-24 Weeks
  • Program Location : Cusco
  • Minimum Age: 17 years+
  • Certificate - Offered after Program completion
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Key Features
  • Currency Used : Peruvian Nuevo Sol
  • Language : Spanish
  • Travel on Weekends to explore Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountains etc.
  • 5 Days Volunteer Work
  • Meet other like-minded travelers

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Short Term Volunteering Projects in Peru | 2 Weeks Special

Peru - 2 Week Special

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Volunteer work in Day Care Center At Cusco, Peru

Volunteer work in Day Care Center

Volunteers in the Day Care Center program in Peru get an opportunity to help, guide and play with children aged between six months to four years...

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Medical & Healthcare Volunteer in Peru - Cusco

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Volunteers working in this program make a genuine contribution to staff working within Peru’s hospitals, health clinics and medical centres....

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Dental Elective Internship Peru

Dental Elective

The Dental Elective Internship Program is designed for dentistry students who wish to gain valuable knowledge and skills by working along with...

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Volunteer Teaching English in Cusco, Peru

Teaching English Program

Volunteers in this program teach English to local Peruvian students in English schools. The schools are in need of English speaking volunteers on...

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Teaching Cusco 1-24 Weeks 17 years+
Volunteer Teacher Assistant in Kindergartens Cusco, Peru

Teacher Assistant in Kindergartens

Rural Kindergartens seek the comprehensive development of children through activities of cognitive, motor, affective and social skills. The...

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Teaching Cusco 1-24 Weeks 17 years+
Volunteer in Peru - Cusco For Disabled Care

Volunteer with Disabled Children

Volunteers joining this program work in a school for mentally challenged and deaf students. The ages of the students are from three to twenty...

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Language & Orientation Week Cusco - Peru

Language & Orientation Week

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You can surely make your own checklist about which all places you wish to cover and all the things to do during your weekends in Peru. Of course, you can't miss out exploring the heritage city of Cusco. Visit all the museums and monuments to get a flavor of the architecture. We have an amazing 2 days 1 night Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu Tour - take a trip to Machu Picchu and hike up for a  jaw-dropping view! You can also go for a trek in the Rainbow Mountains.

We can also arrange for a city tour of Cusco, a day trip to Sacred Valley as well as to other famous UNESCO Heritage Sites. Immerse yourself in the culture and savor the delicious flavors of the Peruvian cuisine. Take a tour of the markets and don't forget to pick up souvenirs. 

Go ahead and choose your weekend tour. In case you have any doubts or wish to customize your trip, simply write to us at [email protected] and we’ll help you plan your weekend!

2 Days 1 Night Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

2 Days 1 Night Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

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Sacred Valley of the Incas Day Trip

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FAQ - Cusco

Connect with Past Volunteers
We encourage volunteers to get in touch with former Volunteering Solutions participants and also other program participants joining our projects. You are recommended to join the Volunteering Solutions Facebook Page or Facebook Group to connect with other participants and our team.

To read alumni interviews from past participants, visit the Meet a Volunteer section on our website.
Accommodation and Living
Your country coordinator will take you to your placement location and introduce you to everyone after giving you a basic orientation about the program, city, culture etc. You will also be narrated about the directions to the project location from your accommodation and the modes of transport which you can use.
Volunteering Solutions arranges accommodation for volunteers in homestays or with host families in Peru. The accommodations are simple and have basic amenities. 

Three meals are provided in a day of which the lunch is the specialty of Peruvian families. The food is tasty, hygienic and nutritious, suited to all volunteers. The volunteers should note that the food is provided from Monday to Saturday of each week. On Sundays, volunteers can eat at nearby eateries or find out good restaurants as per choice.
Yes –  please do ensure that you inform the local team about your food preference and they can make sure to provide you with the best food! Also, please do mention your specific food preference in the application form as well.
You can change your money at any bank or at the airport by showing your passport. There are ATMs located all around the city. The market areas around the project location also have ample ATMs and money exchange counters. 
Depending on your project placement, you may get free evenings and weekends. You can utilize this time to visit local markets and other places around your project location.

Places like Barrio de San Blas, Hatton Rumiyuq, Convent and Church of La Merced and Cathedral of Peru have been declared as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and must be visited by volunteers during free time and weekends. Of course, we also arrange for tours to Macchu Picchu.

Volunteers are also free to plan quick getaways and explore Peru. We also arrange programs for groups in Tambopata Rainforest areas and the country coordinator can be contacted for the same. 
Your program fee covers mostly all the major expenses when you arrive in Peru except your personal expenses. You will need to cover your personal expenses, such as bottled water, local transport, telephone, the internet, shopping, sightseeing etc. However, you should carry around $70-80 per week for your basic personal expenses. However, this amount can vary and you would need a higher amount if you go on different weekend trips out of town. 
Flights and Visa
All participants joining the volunteer projects in Peru need to apply for Visa at the nearest Peruvian High Commission in their city. Along with the Visa application, you need to attach the required supporting documents. We provide volunteers with the necessary supporting documents for their Peruvian Visa application. More information shall be provided after you become a Volunteering Solutions enrolled participant. 
The Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco is well connected with all major airports across the globe and flights are easily available. American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, Emirates Flights are some of the popular airlines.
Health and Safety
Peru attracts travelers from different parts of the world and is generally safe. However, we recommend all volunteers to take necessary precautions against thefts and robberies. Also, seek permission from your coordinator before venturing out alone in the evenings. 

Volunteers can also look up resourceful sites like Lonely Planet to gather more information about Peru and its general atmosphere. You are also recommended to follow the safety guidelines provided by the in-country coordinator during Orientation Session.

We recommend you to consult your physician or travel doctor before traveling to Peru. However, we recommend you take general vaccinations like
Hepatitis A and B
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
Diarrhoea 
Yes, for all volunteers it is mandatory to have a travel medical insurance. To provide the best option to our participants, we offer comprehensive insurance coverage in collaboration with a leading insurance provider.
FAQ's Application and Program Details
After you complete your application, your personalized ‘My Account’ will be activated.You will need to upload your CV/Resume along with your photo in the same. Our backend team and the placement site takes around 10-12 working days to review your application. After we review your CV and documents, your booking will be confirmed and booking confirmation will be updated in your ‘My Account’. Some projects need a mandatory criminal background check and the same is mentioned in the project info of your program. Approval of your application depends on your qualification and eligibility criteria for each project.
We encourage our participants to volunteer in a group. We take special care for providing you a placement and also customize your itinerary to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Also, we can design special group programs for groups of 5 or more. Our programs are designed to be safe, affordable and offer a great group volunteering experience to the volunteers.
 
In our experience of more than 10+ years we have enabled and facilitated volunteer program placements for college groups, university groups, high school groups, group of families, group of couples as well as groups of colleagues.
Yes, we will provide you with the Certificate after successful completion of your program. The certificate is provided on request.
If you are planning to come for multiple programs during your trip, you will have to pay the application fees just once. Your application fee is valid for a year's time (from the date of applying). You will not have to pay the application fees again if you come within the mentioned time frame.

For our returning volunteers, $50 discount is provided for the application fee for their next Vol Sol program. 
Volunteers usually work for 5 to 6 hours a day, for 5 days a week, depending on their program. You will have the weekends to explore Peru. However, volunteers need to be flexible, open minded and understand that work requirements can alter any time. 
The minimum age requirement for the programs in Peru is 17 years. For the Medical program, volunteers must be 18 years and above.
He/she should have the flexibility to adjust to a new environment and culture.
Volunteers should have a basic/ intermediate knowledge of Spanish Language.
For Medical Program – Pre-Medical , Medical and Nursing students as well as Medical Professionals are welcome to join. Participants with other qualifications in the medical field such as CAN, EMT can also join the program.
The participant should be in good health.
All volunteers need to arrive in Cusco, Peru, for the Peru programs on the starting date of their project. 
Volunteers are picked from the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco by the in-country coordinator or representative. Accommodation is provided in a homestay or with the host family. 

A short orientation is given after arrival about the city, placement, safety precautions. The volunteers are also taken for a short tour of the city before the commencement of the program. However, the tour is dependent upon the arrival time of your flight.