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Volunteers will primarily be based in Cusco, but may also participate in projects in the Sacred Valley. Cusco is a city in south-eastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range. Cusco is at an altitude of around 3,500m (11,500 ft). Volunteers on the Jungle and the Andean projects will spend their first week in Cusco attending the Spanish lessons before being taken to the Sacred Valley for the remainder of their placement. The Sacred Valley, known as the Urubamba Valley, is a valley in the Andes close to Cusco. The accommodation for these programs will be more basic than for the other programs.
The Christmas and New Year project is a unique opportunity for a group of volunteers to experience Peru during the holiday season. If you would like to be part of a very special holiday both for volunteers and the communities of Peru, this is the perfect fit for you. This weeklong tour will offer a range of activities and while the project starting on December 23 will focus on children’s programs and will involve volunteers in a medical campaign for rural residents, the second tour will offer tasks in a variety of volunteer projects. If you would like to participate in both, please just apply for one week and then let us know that you would like to attend the tour for both weeks.
At childcare placements volunteers assist the children with their homework, organise educational activities, and provide the children with love and attention. There are many different childcare placements available in Cusco, including working at orphanages, homes for abused children, daycares for babies, community centres, and at shelters. There is also the possibility to work at a program for kids with disabilities. If you have an area which you are particularly interested in please let us know, although it will depend on availability as to which project you will be placed.
At construction projects volunteers assist with construction and/or renovation usually at a childcare project. Tasks on the construction program may include: renovation, labouring, painting, decorating, and carpentry. Volunteers will assist with cement mixing, sand sifting, cutting wood, and transporting building materials. The building projects are to help the community improve their schools and community centres. Be prepared to be very patient and flexible, and to get your hands and clothes very dirty.
At teaching English placements volunteers assist the full time teacher with speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar, and vocabulary lessons. Volunteers may also be asked to help with specific learners in terms of their pronunciation and for one-on-one tutoring.
Volunteers work at either the Manu National Park or the Tambopata Jungle in the jungle region of Peru in the Sacred Valley. At the jungle project, volunteers may assist in orchid planting, bamboo removal, teaching at the local school, helping maintain trails and creating an inventory of species. Please note that Jungle volunteers will NOT be able to take part in Spanish lessons during their time in the jungle. However, we can arrange for Spanish lessons before or after your project though, this may include additional costs for housing.
At the Andean project, volunteers live with a host family in the mountains in the Sacred Valley. They assist their family with agriculture and textiles practices. They will also provide some workshops to members of the local community, for example teaching English or reading and writing. Please note that due to the remote location of this program, volunteers in the cultural immersion program will NOT be able to take part in Spanish lessons during their project. However, we can arrange for Spanish lessons before or after your project, though this may include additional costs for housing.
Volunteers work at a clinic for mentally and physically disabled children. This project does not require any qualification or experience. It is in a clinical setting but volunteers essentially help to look after the children, organizing activities, and helping at meal times. There are options at this project to assist in physiotherapy and to shadow a doctor as well.
Volunteers work at a clinic for low-income families. This project is for med students or qualified nurses or doctors. Volunteers for these projects require at least intermediate Spanish as the staff they will work with have limited English. Notarized documentation of your medical school, nursing school, or other medical credentials will be required.
Volunteer at a zoo in Cusco, assisting with cleaning and feeding. This is a small zoo which also houses injured animals and volunteers are needed to maintain the facilities and support the staff in a variety of tasks (such as food preparation, cleaning of cages, hosting visitors).
Peru is a land of contrasts, where from one end to the other you will have quite different experiences, not only with regards to the environment and climate, but also with culture and food.
With an area of 1,285,215 square km, Peru is the third-largest country in South America after Brazil and Argentina. Located in western South America, it is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The Andes mountain range runs parallel to the coast, dividing the country into three distinct geographic regions. The coastal region, to the west, is a narrow plain; the sierra is the mountainous region of the Andes; the selva (jungle) is the third region, a wide expanse of flat terrain covered by the Amazon rainforest that extends east, encompassing almost 60% of the country.
In the 20th century Peru had been troubled by guerrilla groups, external debt, ever-growing inflation, a surge in drug trafficking and political violence. The seemingly intractable problems of poverty and unemployment remain, with more that half of the population living below the poverty line.
Peru is rich in copper, silver, lead, zinc, oil and gold. Despite this, Peru's progress has been held back by corruption and the failure of successive governments to deal with social and economic inequality. 51.6% of its total population is defined as poor, including 19.2% that is extremely poor.
Volunteers provide assistance to disadvantaged socio-economic groups within Peruvian communities, focusing primarily on orphaned children, animals, rural communities and school children.
As a volunteer in Peru you can provide love, affection, education and support to orphaned children. You will help to improve education in schools ensuring children learn and flourish. As a volunteer you can practice and teach preventative healthcare, and hygiene. Depending on your interests you can also contribute to building projects in impoverished communities, or in animal/environmental conservation projects. You will also provide education, inter-cultural exchange and understanding in Peruvian communities.
Visitors to Peru will be delighted by the cultural sights and activities that are available.
Take on the challenge of hiking Machu Picchu (or catch the train!), take free salsa lessons and get some dance practice at one of the many happening bars, or take it easy posing for photos with local Llamas. Shoppers will enjoy hitting the Pisac markets for traditional textiles and jewellery, while nature enthusiasts can take a cycle tour through the Sacred Valley. And if all that’s not enough adrenaline for you there’s always bungee jumping!
For your first week you will take Spanish lessons provided by our partner. These are taught by professional teachers, either certified in teaching Spanish as a foreign language or with their Masters in Education, and you will have two hours of lessons per day, usually in the mornings, so that you spend the afternoons at your volunteer placement. Volunteers will also be provided with a Native Spanish Program book.
For the remainder of your stay you will take part in our partner's Tandem Exchange Program. This program pairs volunteers learning Spanish with a Peruvian student who is learning English at their headquarters in Cusco. This way you practise Spanish with your partner for one hour a day, as well as provide invaluable practice for the Peruvian student learning English. It's also a great way to get to know local students in Cusco. If you wish to extend your formal Spanish lessons beyond your first week, this can be arranged for an extra fee.
Please note that for the Andean Cultural Immersion and Conservation/Wildlife programs the Tandem Exchange Program is not available as for these programs volunteers are placed in the Sacred Valley.
Global Volunteer Network has established a partnership with the Spanish school Instituto Exclusivo, which offers GVN volunteers a 5% discount off their online Spanish lessons. This is not like other courses which give you pages of web material or recordings of various phrases to repeat. You will speak to, and see your instructor as he/she is giving you a private lesson, tailored to your level of Spanish. Learn spanish before you go
If your application is successful you will accepted and we will then get to work organizing your placement. You don't have to pay us anything at this stage. (We are the only volunteer organization which begins preparation for your placement before any funds are paid). It is an honor for us to do this as you have chosen GVN and the communities we serve for your volunteer work and after you have chosen to "Join Us" we will send further detail on your placement with information on how to prepare for your trip abroad, including:
*Placements longer than 8 weeks are available, please contact us or apply online for details.
*Based on an 8 week placement
Flights, insurance, visas, vaccinations, project transportation, departure from the program.
We recommend you allow a weekly budget of US $25 for your other expenses such as bottled water, personal items, beverages, transportation and entertainment.
Apply now for the Peru Program:
Start Date: Every Monday of each month
- Volunteers should arrive in Cusco on the Sunday before their start date to attend the orientation session on Monday. (Accommodation will be covered beginning that Sunday you arrive).
Length: 1 week to 24 weeks
Hours: volunteers will be helping for 3-4 hours at their projects each day (Monday- Friday)
Please note:
All international travelers fly into Lima before catching a connecting flight to Cusco.
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions which we receive at the GVN inbox. This is a great place to start if you have questions about Global Volunteer Network and our placement process. This information should answer the majority of questions you may have.
All volunteers will receive two hours of group Spanish classes each day for the first week of their project. All the Spanish teachers are professional teachers - either certified in teaching Spanish as a foreign language or with a Masters in Education. Volunteers will also be provided with a course book. After their first week of classes, volunteers will switch to a Tandem Exchange Program, which involves being matched with a Peruvian who is studying English with our partner organisation. They will meet for one hour conversations practice each day. Volunteers may also opt to extend their Spanish classes for an extra charge. Please note that the Tandem Exchange Program is not available for volunteers on the Jungle or Andean projects and that volunteers at these placements will NOT be able to take part in Spanish lessons during their time in the jungle/remote village. However, we can arrange for Spanish lessons before or after your project, but this will include additional costs for housing.
Peru is divided up into three distinct geographical regions: the coast, the mountain highlands, and the jungle:
The Mountain Highlands (Cusco): Mid April - October is the dry season, with hot, dry days, and cold, dry nights, often hovering just above freezing, particularly in June and July. November - Mid April is the wet season with most rain in January and February. It's usually clear and dry most mornings with outbursts of heavy rain in the afternoons. The daily temperatures are typically mild with only a small drop at night.
The Coast (Arequipa): December - April is summertime on the coast where the weather is hot and dry. Temperatures on average range from 25 - 35°C. There is little or no rain during these months. May - November the temperature drops a bit and you'll find blankets of sea mist engulfing the coast from the south right up to about 200 km north of Lima.
The Jungle: April - October is the 'dry' season with daily temperatures averaging 30-35°C. However cold fronts from the South Atlantic are common when the temperatures can drop to 15°C during the day and to 13°C at night. November - March is the wet season, hot and humid, when you can expect heavy rain at anytime.
The schedule for each project is different but most volunteers work for 3-4 hours either in the morning or the afternoon. The only project with unusual hours is the teaching English to street children project, which runs from 6:30pm - 9:30pm as this is when the children are not working. A typical schedule would be: 7:30am wake up and breakfast, 9:00am Spanish Lessons, 12:00pm lunch, 1:30pm take bus to project, 2:00-6:00pm work at project, 6:00pm return to accommodation, 7:00pm dinner.
Childcare - including orphanages, community centers, daycares, and street children.
Teaching - local state schools in Cusco and the surrounding area, and Arequipa.
Construction Projects - in Cusco or the surrounding area, usually at a childcare project.
Healthcare - at a clinic which provides assistance to low income families.
Conservation/Wildlife - help at the Cusco zoo or at the Manu National Park in the jungle region of Peru.
Cultural Immersion - live with a host family in the Sacred Valley and help with agriculture and textile practises.
With an area of 1,285,215 square km, Peru is the third-largest country in South America after Brazil and Argentina. Divided into 24 departments, Lima, situated on the coast, is the capital. Peru has a population of 27.million inhabitants and, as part of its rich cultural tradition, features many different languages. Although Spanish is commonly spoken across the country, Quechua is a major legacy of the Incan empire, and is still spoken with regional dialects in many parts of the country. Peru is a democratic republic - the president and members of Congress are elected every five years by universal suffrage. Religion plays a large role in Peruvian life, with almost 90% of inhabitants Roman Catholic.
Each GVN program has different criteria depending on our partner's requirements. Every application is reviewed to ensure that the minimum requirements (as set out on the program page) are met. Next we look to see what skills or experience you have that relate specifically to the program. We are also interested in any previous volunteer experience you may have (either local or international), travel experience, and your particular interest in the program.
After reviewing your application, should we require any further information from you, we will email you to request this.
As in many countries, foreigners are perceived as wealthy in Peru. Although the people are generally warm and friendly towards foreigners, as well as appreciative of the work done by volunteers, not every individual is the same. We work extremely hard to ensure you are placed in safe environments while volunteering and security policies are in place to achieve this. However, as in any situation at home or abroad, there is no way to erase all potential threats.
In Cusco and other major cities in Peru it is important to be wary of pick pocketing, especially in crowded areas. You should also avoid extremely remote areas where you will be alone. Furthermore, you should be aware that there are active volcanoes in Peru and minor earthquakes are relatively common. Volunteers will be given further safety advice, including for the case of natural disasters, in their orientation session.
Yes, you are able to bring you family, including children, on this program. Babysitting can also be provided at a cost.
Please indicate any dietary restrictions on your application form. Vegetarians can be catered for but you need to let us know beforehand.
You must be 18 years or older to volunteer. There is no upper limit for volunteers; we only require that volunteers are in good health.
Yes. Volunteers have their weekends free for travelling and we do recommend that you take advantage of being in Peru to see some other places of interest. Our partner organisation is able to book tours of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Sacred Valley for you.
Volunteers should dress conservatively at all times, according to the custom in Peru. Volunteers need warm clothing for the nights - Cusco is at an elevation of 3,400m (11,154ft) and therefore the nights are very cold - and also light, loose clothing for the day, when it can hot.
The major holidays to be aware of in Peru and Cusco are:
Holy Week: (movable)
Cusco Anniversary: June 23, 24
Independence Day: July 28, 29
Saint Rose Day: August 30
Day of the Dead: November 1, 2
Christmas: December 24, 25
Holidays in Cusco are perfect dates to go on trips and combine volunteer programs with travel and other activities. There are some projects that are always open, so if volunteers want to work these days it is still possible.
Each project will provide you with the resources you need. However, for the teaching, childcare and street children programs you may like to bring teaching resources, toys or games to help you. Our partner organisation also has a selection of resources including games, books, pens and paper etc. You will also have the use of a photocopier for making worksheets.
Your program fee is payable to Global Volunteer Network 10 weeks prior to the 1st of the month you wish to volunteer. Please note, your placement is not confirmed (ie secured) until your program fee has been received. Please note that all charges incurred by the payment of the program fee are at the volunteer’s expense, e.g. if a bank transfer incurs a bank fee at the point of origin, that is at the expense of the volunteer. Seventy percent (70%) of the program fee is refundable until two calendar months before the 1st of the month you are due to begin your program. For example a volunteer with 15 July 2012 as their start date would need to submit their refund request form by the last day of April 2012 to be eligible for a refund. Refer to GVN's legal terms of service for full details.
All programs are available year round. Some of the teaching projects are not available from December - March; however there are alternate placements available during this time.
After you have joined the program, you will be sent the program guide with more details about the program and your Volunteer Coordinator will begin making arrangements for your placement. Once you’ve confirmed your placement, you’ll be put in touch with our partner organization.
The projects are located in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Arequipa, depending on which project you choose.
For the Healthcare (clinic) Program volunteers must have at least an intermediate level of Spanish (i.e. be able to hold a relevant conversation, understand and follow instructions, and so on). For the other programs there is no language requirement, but we do recommend that you learn some basic Spanish before you start volunteering. The staff at our partner organisation speak English, but the locals at your specific project may have very limited English. All volunteers are entitled to one week of Spanish lessons and then for the duration of their stay can practise with a Spanish speaker wanting to learn English, as part of a language exchange program. Please note that volunteers at the Jungle and Andean Cultural Immersion projects will NOT be able to take part in Spanish lessons during their time in the jungle/remote village. However, we can arrange for Spanish lessons before or after your project, but this will include additional costs for housing.
All GVN Volunteers must have insurance. You are free to take out insurance cover through any provider of your choice. However, as some policies do not cover volunteering, we recommend you check you are covered during your volunteer placement.
For your convenience we have arranged a comprehensive package specially designed for volunteering. It includes excellent medical and accident coverage as well as “loss of deposits” cover which covers fees paid to GVN, airlines etc. If you would like to learn more just follow this link: http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/insurance/
Our partner organisation was founded in Cusco, Peru in 2003. In addition to international volunteer programs they also have TEFL/TESOL Certification programs in Peru and Costa Rica, and offer English and Spanish courses at their headquarters in Cusco.
Volunteer orientation takes place on the first Monday following arrival on Sunday. This is a 2-hour meeting which includes a power-point presentation about the program, the partner organisation, and living in Peru. Volunteers are also given an info sheet relating to the meeting, which includes information on their volunteer project (schedule, contact person, location, how to get there etc.) and their Spanish class schedule. All volunteers are provided with a pocket-sized card with our partner's emergency telephone numbers and any questions they may have will be answered. Volunteers first visit their project with staff members, taught how to use public transportation, introduced to the staff at the project (who will have the volunteer's details), and discuss their project in more detail with the staff.
If you need one, you will need to organise your Visa through your travel agent before you leave for Peru. The information pack includes links to Peruvian Embassies through out the world. Volunteers from the majority of countries are automatically given a 90-day tourist visa on entry into Peru. If volunteers wish to stay longer than 90-days, they have the option of crossing the border into Bolivia or Chile and re-entering Peru, where they will be given an additional 90 days. Alternatively, our partner can take volunteers to immigration in Cusco where they can extend their visa for 30 days up to 3 times (at a cost of approximately US$30 each time).
Volunteers need to fly to Cusco airport, Alejandro Velazco Astete. All volunteers will need to fly through Lima to make a connecting flight. If you need to spend the night in Lima because of your flights, our partner can arrange an airport transfer and night in a hotel for you.
This will depend on the time of year and the project you choose. Volunteers are almost always placed with at least one other at their placement.
Volunteers need to arrive on the Sunday before the Monday they are planning to start their placements.
We recommend that you spend your time on one project as our experience shows that between one volunteer project and Spanish lessons, volunteers are kept very busy.
Volunteers will be accommodated in a traditional homestay in Cusco. You should expect to share a room with at least one other person. 3 meals a day will be provided at your accommodation. For volunteers on the Andean Cultural Immersion program you will be housed at a home stay in the Sacred Valley. Conditions for this program will be more rustic then for those in Cusco. For volunteers on the Jungle program you will be housed at the Manu National Park in dormitory-style accommodation.
You must catch a bus ("combi") to their project each day. This will be explained during the orientation when you first arrive in Cusco. The cost for the bus will be around US $0.40 each day. You can also choose to take a taxi which will cost around US $1.40 per day.
Hepatitis A & B
Typhoid
Tetanus
Malaria - recommended only for those visiting areas below 2000 m (6,561 ft).
Yellow Fever - recommended only for those who intend to visit any jungle areas of the country below 2,300 m (7,546 ft) or those who come from an infected area.
The program costs cover accommodation, airport pick-up and all meals. If you plan on arriving early or staying on, then you will need to have spare money for this time. Also some money may be required for your days off depending on what you intend on doing. Other costs include buying bottled water, visa (only required in staying longer than 90 days), departure tax, and any shopping you will do personally. Volunteers also need to pay for the bus to their project each day - approximately US $0.40 per day. All visitors to Peru are required to pay approximately US $30 for departure tax (in cash) at Lima airport when they leave.
Sunday, April 07th, 2013
Salut! Ben voila, on y est! Cést chaud, humide et plein de vie. Je pense que tatie Maryse aurait fait un arret cardiaque dans les 3 premieres heures. On a déja croisé une vipere mortelle, un crapeau d’1,5 kg, des oiseaux multicolores et bien d’autres. Heureusememt pour nous il n’y a ni caiman ni piraña, [click here to read more]
Saturday, April 06th, 2013
Tuesday 2 ?Saturday 6 April 2013 Most of this week has been taken up with my Spanish classes and my volunteer work teaching English at the Qosco Maki Community Centre. However, I did manage to sample a few new restaurants and get to know the streets and markets a little better. In addition, one of [click here to read more]
Tuesday, April 02nd, 2013
Sunday 24 March ? Monday 1 April 2013 Things just keep getting better. On Sunday, I went to Moray and Moras with a friend that also teaches English at Qosco Maki. After meeting up at the San Pedro Market and sharing a fruit juice together we walked to the nearby bus terminal and almost immediately [click here to read more]
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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.
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.
"I was interested in providing some volunteering assistance in any project locally or internationally as part of my long service leave from work. The internet is filled with dozens of organisations and sorting out the good from bad is not an easy task. I stumbled across Global Volunteer Network (GVN), which has received many positive reviews.
GVN has contacts with many locally based volunteering programs and has filtered out the good from bad. Connecting with GVN meant that I had an information rich, and secure interface into my program from day one, and set me up with all the assistance about travel insurance, check lists, visa information, medical, even discount flights. Through their blog site I was able to get insight and feedback from other volunteers.
The GVN team were there to support me before I left Australia, when I arrived, during my stay and even on return. The local volunteer organisation had high praise for GVN, and there was transparency into where my up front donation went, which left me with a reassuring feeling that we are helping these poor people to get on their own feet.
In the meantime I have returned back to Australia, and found out that GVN provide more than just volunteering support, but are involved in "Eat So They Can" and other programs. I certainly am impressed and thank God that there are people, like that team at GVN that help support the less fortunate than us around the world."
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.
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.
We got to know and love Ana Dodson when she volunteered in the GVN Foundation office. Ana worked on GVN's Stop Child Poverty advocacy campaign and later went on to be the Youth Ambassador for the campaign. This young gun certainly has the 'it' factor and there is no doubt she will change the world. In fact she already is, through her own...
Jordan Lopez came to our attention for his adventurous nature and globetrotting antics! A first time volunteer who had previously never left the United States, Jordan recently completed a tour of 3 different volunteer projects in 3 very different regions. From a literacy program in Rwanda, teaching English in Vietnam, to a construction project...
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