No other way can be better to explore Peru than a volunteer vacation which not only gives you a chance to serve the natives but also helps you know about one of the ancient civilizations of the world, closely. Volunteering Solutions 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 1 Week Special & 2 Weeks Special Voluntour and experience the best of work & travel opportunities in Peru.
Let's set out to hike along the ruins of Macchu Picchu and volunteer in Peru to make a difference!
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- Start Dates : All Year Round
- Duration : 1-24 Weeks
- Program Locations : Amazon & Cusco
- Minimum Age : 17 years+
- Certificate - Offered after Program completion
Peru - Quick Facts
Program: Medical Project
I loved my volunteering experience in Cusco. I lived with a wonderful family with 2 children. The whole family helped me improve my Spanish as well. My program was more than I could have expected. I am currently a pre-medicine student with limited experience, but I really felt like I could help.
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Be a volunteer for the 1 Week Special Program in Peru with Volunteering Solutions and contribute meaningfully towards the lives of the little kids.
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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!
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FAQ - Cusco
Connect with Past Volunteers
To read alumni interviews from past participants, visit the Meet a Volunteer section on our website.
Accommodation and Living
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.
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.
Flights and Visa
Health and Safety
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.
Hepatitis A and B
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
Diarrhoea
FAQ's Application and Program Details
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 12+ 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.
For our returning volunteers, $50 discount is provided for the application fee for their next Vol Sol program.
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.
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.
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