Volunteering Projects in Peru

Volunteer Feedback from Peru

The family I am living with in Cusco is amazing. They make a lot of efforts to speak Spanish with us and make us comfortable. The food is excellent and the facilities very good (even though it’s impossible to get a hot shower here, but I was prepared for that, hehe).

My program is great too. I work with disabled children in an orphanage quite close to where I live. The first days were very hard, especially emotionally but the staff there is very helpful. Unlike people on other projects, I feel very useful as they are obviously understaffed and very thankful for the help we are giving.

- Valerie

Libby [the Volunteer Coordinator for Peru] was very good at answering any request in a very time efficient way. I never felt scared or anxious before I left because she supported me through the whole process.

- Valerie

I'd like to send a big Thank You (once again), over to GVN for being the bridge that linked me to a fantastic volunteer opportunity.  The program in Cusco was all-around top notch.  Your local affiliate did a great job of providing every necessary facet that an international volunteer needs.  As I have now volunteered in a number of places throughout the world, I can confidently say that this specific GVN program in Cusco, Peru is in many ways, unparalleled. 

No program that I’ve come across to date has, to the same extent, the benefits of providing the following:  a) A worthwhile volunteer experience that allows you to make a difference.  b) An intensive, cost-effective foreign language education program.  c) Access to incredibly unique local and international volunteer community that exists in Cusco, Peru.  d) The fringe benefit of having one of the most breathtaking sights on the planet.... that being Machu Picchu, within a few hours reach.  Thanks again GVN, for helping to make my dreams a reality.

- Joe

The people were so welcoming and understanding.  The doctors I worked with were also some of the most qualified and loving medical professionals I've ever met.  Ttio is like my new home.  I hope to return many times.

The team in Cusco was amazing.  They helped me with every thing I needed, even little things.  They became my good friends.

- Erin

GVN was beyond timely.  It made me feel safer about going. The children and the women who ran the [orphanage] were wonderful.  It was a lot of fun and a really enlightening experience. 

- Erica

The staff at the Family House is amazing. You could not ask for a better group of people to look after you! They instantly make you feel welcome.

As volunteers, our job there was to show the children some love and tenderness, and make their time there a little more pleasant. This was done in many ways (always with lots of hugs!), by talking to them, playing games, having classes such as basic English, maths etc The fulfilment you get is indescribable. It was amazing to see these kid's faces light up every time you walked in the room.

- Iria

Everything is working out really well...   My sister and I are working in an all girls orphanage.. and we go there every afternoon and basically just help them with their homework, chores, play with them and give them lots of attention.. It´s been a great experience!  

We only have a week and a half left.. Time has just flown by... We will be very sad to leave... It has been the most amazing experience.

- Caroline