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Social dining room with women

location
1 - 2 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Empower Quechua women and help them access better opportunities in life
  • Discover and understand better the unique Quechua culture
  • Collaborating in the feeding of the community
  • Helping women find jobs
  • Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Peru has to offer: historic ruins, beautiful landscapes, a very rich and unique culture...

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Help empower girls and women from vulnerable backgrounds through workshops and initiatives to share important skills.

Social project that provides food to the community. Together with the neighbourhood staff, the volunteer generates the preparation of food (lunch) in the peri-urban area of the city. Food is provided to the population living in the surrounding areas of the community, at low cost and in some cases ...

About the program

Social project that provides food to the community. Together with the neighbourhood staff, the volunteer generates the preparation of food (lunch) in the peri-urban area of the city. Food is provided to the population living in the surrounding areas of the community, at low cost and in some cases free of charge (social cases).

The beneficiaries are around 90 people, including pregnant women, children, older adults, abandoned mothers and people with disabilities.

Support activities are carried out in the preparation of food, cooking workshops, lining up and distributing rations in accordance with biosecurity protocols, cleaning the canteen premises at the end of the daily activities and workshops.

Your help is much needed to give perspective and open minds to both women and the community. Come to Peru!

Typical day

Volunteers must work weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 9:00 to 13:00. Weekends are free for volunteers to explore and discover what Peru has to offer. 

Typical day

Volunteers must work weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 9:00 to 13:00. Weekends are free for volunteers to explore and discover what Peru has to offer. 

Free-time activities

Peru is one of the most diverse countries you could go to: it has everything from jungle to mountains, from historical cities and inca ruins to a bustling modern capital, from sandy beaches to sandy desert oases... Peru has everything you would like to discover as a traveler and far more. Some of ...

Free-time activities

Peru is one of the most diverse countries you could go to: it has everything from jungle to mountains, from historical cities and inca ruins to a bustling modern capital, from sandy beaches to sandy desert oases... Peru has everything you would like to discover as a traveler and far more. Some of the places we would recommend you to visit during your stay here are:

  • Lima: Peru's capital, it's located in its central coast. Here you may find modern buildings and beautiful historical monuments, with warm temperatures all year round. Lima has even been declared a World Heritage Site due to its astonishing concentration of monuments. Some of the monuments we recommend you to visit are the Citadel of Pachacamac, the palace Torre Tagle Plaza de Acho, the House of the Inquisition, the National Museum, and the Alameda de los Descalzos.
  • Cusco: Known as the "Navel of the World" and the city where you will be staying at during your volunteering, it's one of Peru's main tourist spots. Cusco is well known for being a charming and mystical city, filled with unique churches, colonial buildings, picturesque streets, and very friendly people. While in Cusco, you can visit places like the Plaza de Armas, Qurikancha,  and Saqsaywaman. Additionally, from Cusco you can go visit Machu Picchu, one of the archaeological jewels of the world, and a place you can definitely not miss.
  • Manu National Park: A national park right in the Peruvian Amazon, it's the perfect oportunity for you to discover the world's greatest biodiversity, while also getting to know many of the native communities that still live and maintain their traditions in it. It's the perfect place for any person who loves nature, travel, and responsible tourism.
  • Callejón de las Huaylas: A valley of immesurable beauty, with many landscapes, where you can find a large amount of places to visit, such as Inca relics in places like Honcopampa and Tumshucaico, picturesque Andean towns filled with folkore and traditions, 22 hot springs (of which the most well-known are the Chancos Hot Springs and the Monterrey Thermal Baths), lagoons, cascades, and many other places that are part of the charm of this valley.
  • Huacachina: A village built surrounding a desert oases in the South of Peru, it's an excellent place to discover a unique culture, and explore the desert. There are also opportunities to do sand boarding.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak Spanish (basic level)

Education Requirements

at Basic studies level

Required Documents

CV, motivation letter and copy of your passport

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Volunteers must be flexible, positive, adaptable (especially to the different climate and culture found at the place), and collaborative. Most importantly, volunteers must be passionate about helping women and girls get empowered.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Adventure Volunteer

WHAT DOES VOLUNTEERING IN PERU OFFER?

Orientation and induction to the project or programme
Welcome at the airport (Saturday and Sunday)
24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
Follow-up and evaluation of the programme
Certificate of weeks spent volunteering
Tax certificate to be deducted in your income tax return
Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the programme
Liability and volunteer insurance
Accommodation during the stay of your volunteer (Common areas for cooking)
24/7 support from the local organisation
Orientation and induction to the project

Airport Pickup at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Volunteers will be picked up at the airport at between 8:00 and 22:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. If the volunteer arrives outside of these hours, they may have to cover some additional fees.


Accommodation

You will stay at a volunteer guesthouse in Cusco that includes things like a bed in a shared room, Wifi and the use of common areas such as the living room and the kitchen.

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The project is open all year round. Volunteers must arrive on a Saturday, or Sunday, as this allows them to be more easily integrated into the project.
Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 345€
2 weeks (max. stay) 495€
Average fees 296€/week

Program fees

296€ per week 1 - 2 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

1 - 2 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Adventure Volunteer

Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Sergio

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

Meet your organization


ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.

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Location

Americas > South America > Peru > Cusco

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