Voluntary work in Peru is an extremely rewarding way to experience another side to life when you are travelling in one of South America’s most exciting countries. Most importantly, of course, voluntary work in Peru is all about giving up just a small part of your gap year or career break in order to ‘give something back’ on your career break in Peru. However, by working alongside local people on a daily basis, voluntary work in Peru is also the best possible way to immerse yourself in local culture.
Peru voluntary work
If you want to do some Peru voluntary work you can choose from a number of volunteer projects. For example, your Peru voluntary work involve wildlife, there are opportunities to work in a remote region of the Amazon on a river turtle conservation project as well as work dedicated to protecting dolphins off Peru’s Pacific coastline. Or your Peru voluntary work could involve helping people, you could work on a project helping care for physically and mentally handicapped children.
Make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and adolescents who have grown up in some of Cusco's poorest areas, working in daycare centres, boys' homes, schools and orphanages.
Set off on a life changing and culturally enriching trip around Peru’s most incredible sights! Take in the awe-inspiring views of Machu Picchu, wander through bustling markets, work on your Spanish skills, get to know the local alpaca and explore the wonders of Lake Titicaca!
Every year thousands of dolphins are hunted and killed illegally along the Peruvian coastline. Volunteer help is urgently required on this pioneering programme to protect the dolphins. You will form an integral part of the research team, collecting important information on the dolphin’s distribution areas, their behaviour and interactions.
Join this tour and tick off one of life's 'must do' things - trek the Inca Trail! The programme starts in Lima before heading to the Andes and Macchu Picchu.
A language course is a fantastic way to start your adventure. Learning the language is the best way to make the most out of your volunteer project. The lessons will help you converse with the locals, introduce you to the culture and it's a great way to meet new people.
Discover Peru on a exciting, small group adventure tour. During this 21-day trip you will trek the Inca Trail to discover Machu Picchu, visit the Nazca Lines, Cusco, the Ballestas Islands and much more!
Tour Peru for two weeks soaking up the culture and history of this incredible country. Take a train ride to Machu Picchu, visit Lake Titicaca, discover Colca Canyon and much more!
Janet Horsley had an incredible time on her tailor-made gap year, blazing a trail through Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America, read her story here.
Gap Year for Grown Ups provides Career Break Voluntary Projects and Culture & Language programmes throughout South America and Central America. They have the best available Community voluntary projects as well as a number of Conservation Volunteer Projects to choose from. Combine these voluntary work placements abroad with learning Spanish in South America.
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