14 days tour
Volunteer In Peru
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Accommodation (Homestay) Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Airport Pick Up (24 Hours) In-country Orientation 24 Hour In-country Support 24 Hour Emergency Support Dedicated Pmgy Travel Mentor Email & Telephone Support Volunteer Handbook Live Pre-departure Webinars 100% Financial Protection Regular Program Inspection Certificate Of Completion
Accommodation
Homestay During your time on the Peru volunteer programs, you will live in our homestay family accommodation. The accommodation is basic but comfortable and located in the city of Cusco. Youโll be living with local families who will guide you in Cusco. Furthermore, they will help to improve your knowledge of the Spanish Language! It is important to note that the homestay families will usually speak no English at all. The host families are located just outside of central Cusco. They are all within 30 minutes bus of your volunteer work in Peru. In addition, the volunteer homestays are usually walking distance from the local teamโs offices. Each room has single beds, up to 3 people per room (same-sex rooms only). Participants are provided with bed linen and cupboard space to store clothes and accessories. All participants will have their own keys for the front of the building, apartment and their bedroom. Bathrooms are shared. Each bathroom has a shower and western style toilet. The water is usually warm (although can be a victim to power cuts) to ensure you keep warm in the chilly nights of Cusco! The house has Wi-Fi and a communal area for participants to hang out with their host families. There is also a kitchen with a refrigerator to store any items you need to keep chilled. However, please ask the host family for some fridge space out of respect in advance. The host families will prepare all meals across your time on the project with us (including a packed lunch if you wish). The families of the homestay normally have a separate area within the house for their family, yet they love to interact with participants. Therefore they will be excited to hear about your days and experiences in Peru. Above all, the host family set-up ensures you have round the clock support and security. In addition, you will get the chance to improve your Spanish language skills. Your host family location is usually linked to your volunteer in Peru project location. For the reason that it allows for more practical logistics to get to and from the project. Therefore, should you have requirements to be in the same accommodation as another PMGY application then be sure to highlight this on your online application.
Meals
During your volunteer trip to Peru, international volunteers will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and dinner are served at the homestay, whereas for lunch we provide you with a packed lunch (upon request). With notice, the local team can even provide pre-cooked meals for you. You can then store and warm the meals up at the Spanish school during your lunch. In addition, boiled and filtered water is also available at the homestay(s) for participants. It is important to note that meals are traditional Peruvian dishes. In short, they can be very carb-heavy traditionally. Peruvian cuisine consists of a lot of rice or quinoa and the meat is mainly chicken. Due to the altitude, you will notice that your breakfast and dinner meals are quite small and lunch is very big. Going to sleep with a full stomach is hard on the body. Therefore, at such an altitude it is difficult to digest large quantities of food. Consequently, it may take you a few days for your body to get accustomed to this as well. The main meats are chicken, fish and alpaca. There are a number of western restaurants around a 10 minute drive from the accommodation. Therefore, home comforts are not too far away. In the same vein, there are also some vegan and Indian restaurants in Cusco. Our local team will tell you all about the options available to you during your in-country orientation.
Not included:
Flights
International flights are not included in the Program Fee.
Others
Spanish Lessons (Recommended) Transport To Project Flights To Cusco Travel Insurance Return Airport Transfer Visa Criminal Background Check
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
Transport
Transport to and from your volunteer project is not included in your Program Fee. As a volunteer in Cusco, transport to your project from your host family will be by local bus routes or walking. The bus stop is located either just outside the accommodation or the Spanish school. Furthermore, the local team will assist you in learning the routes to your volunteer project. As a result, you will be acquainted with how to get to and from your volunteer project.
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Itinerary of your trip Volunteer In Peru
- Day 1 Day 1: (Sunday) Arrival
Day 1: (Sunday) Arrival
- Day 2 Day 2: (Monday) Orientation
Day 2: (Monday) Orientation
- Day 3 Day 3-6: (Tuesday-Friday) Volunteering Begins
Day 3-6: (Tuesday-Friday) Volunteering Begins
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 18 / Max: 25
Age range allowed for this experience.
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