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Community Development Volunteer Project, Peru

2+ Weeks from

£424
18+
minimum age

  • Live in the historical city of Cusco near ancient monuments and sights
  • Contribute actively to important community development initiatives
  • Enhance your Spanish skills from experienced local teachers
  • Get to work with locals and learn Spanish with people from around the World
Overview

Overview

The community projects in Cusco are varied in nature, but with conservation and community at their core. Whether volunteering with the tree conservation projects, or at the dog shelter, volunteers will contribute to important community initiatives in the Cusco region while getting the chance to enhance their Spanish skills.

Testimonial

Testimonial

“For me it really was a great experience. I loved everything about it! The Spanish school was super flexible and everyone was super helpful. The work with the dog shelter was also a lot of fun! I can only recommend this project and Cusco of course, which is an amazing place to start your travels!”


Celine Eninger, Germany

Video

Get to know from this short video what it’s like to volunteer at the Reforestation project in the city of Cusco. Hear from a previous volunteer what he was part of, his impression of Cusco and why the project is needed in the first place. Get inspired to come help make Cusco green again!

Highlights

Highlights

Get immersed in the beautiful ancient city of Cusco and work alongside hospitable locals to contribute to important community initiatives while enhancing your Spanish along the way. Meet people from around the World and experience all the wonder that the city of Cusco and surrounding Sacred Valley have to offer visitors that flock here every year.

Location

Location

Two community development projects are located in the historical Inca city of Cusco, where volunteers also partake in Spanish classes. Other projects are located outside of the city and will expose volunteers to the beautiful nature, surroundings and people of the Sacred Valley and the Andes mountains.

Free Time

Free Time

Volunteers are free in the evenings and weekends, which allow for further exploration of the many cultural sights in Cusco and beyond. Volunteers can join arranged day trips or go explore several of the stunning locations that Peru has to offer such as Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Amazon rainforest and many more on their own.

Community Development Volunteer Project, Peru

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