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Volunteer Abroad Hotspots Machu Picchu

Volunteer in Machu Picchu

Volunteer around Machu Picchu and discover one of the new seven wonders of the world at more than 7,000 feet above the sea level...

Volunteer around Machu Picchu and discover one of the new seven wonders of the world at more than 7,000 feet above the sea level. Nearby Cusco, this archaeological citadel is located in the heart of the Andes Mountains. Hike the Inca trail which is the most famous trek in South America. Let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful combination of mountain scenery, lush cloud-forests as well as subtropical jungle.

Volunteer near Machu Picchu, take part in life-bending programs and give your vacation a meaningful purpose. Discover one of the most valuable and ancient communities in Peru. While you are heading to great adventures, you are simultaneously getting the chance to give back to local communities.

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 Real South America Encounter
Good Health And Well-Being Quality Education Reduced Inequalities
Costa Rica San José, Costa Rica
Plan My Gap Year

Real South America Encounter

Excellent 4.9
(1322)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
296 €  per week · 6  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Embark on this stunning trip across Costa Rica, Ecuador & Peru where you are guaranteed to experience all aspects of South American lifestyle and culture. Details >

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 Medical Hospital Support & Care
Good Health And Well-Being
Peru Cusco, Peru
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Medical Hospital Support & Care

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
699 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Various medical volunteer options exist for medical students, nurses, physiotherapists, doctors and specialist healthcare practitioners in Peru Details >

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 Experience Indigenous Andean Communities
Gender Equality Reduced Inequalities Responsible Consumption And Production
Peru Umasbamba, Peru
Maximo Nivel

Experience Indigenous Andean Communities

Brilliant 4.7
(110)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
512 €  per week · 1  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+

Ditch the guidebook, embrace the real Peru! Immerse yourself in the heart of an indigenous community, sharing daily life, traditions, and ancestral knowledge. 🇵🇪 Details >

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 Childcare & After-School Club Assistence
Quality Education
Peru Cusco, Peru
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Childcare & After-School Club Assistence

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
319 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Work in after school clubs and community centres, helping the staff who are over-run. Play with the kids, teach them English and provide a cultural exchange. Details >

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 Stray Dog Rehabilitation
Life On Land
Peru Cusco, Peru
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Stray Dog Rehabilitation

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
611 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

In this unique project in Cuzco, Peru you'll work as a dog shelter volunteer helping rehabilitate stray animals and integrate into caring homes while helping educate Details >

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 Indigenous Community Immersion
Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions
Peru Cusco, Peru
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Indigenous Community Immersion

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
699 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

The Andean Cultural Immersion Project is an incredible inter-cultural learning opportunity to help develop new ways of thinking and opportunities among rural Peruvian Details >

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 Alpaca and Llama Farm
Life On Land
Peru Cusco, Peru
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Alpaca and Llama Farm

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
611 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

This project words directly with a local family run farm in a rural village approx 30 minutes from Cuzco. The farm's objective is to make traditional Peruvian textiles Details >

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 Conservation & Community Outreach Gap Experience
Peru Puerto Maldonado, Peru
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Conservation & Community Outreach Gap Experience

Excellent 4.9
(53)
Flex Option
724 €  per week · 8  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join conservation efforts in the Amazon Rainforest and the coast of San Cristobal. Work with local communities and join outreach events. Details >

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 Internship in Hospitality and Tourism
Decent Work And Economic Growth
Peru Cusco, Peru
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Internship in Hospitality and Tourism

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
335 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  19+ · Has Wifi

Placements are with hotels, hostels, tourist agencies, tour operators, or restaurants. Interns assist with business functions like sales, customer service, marketing. Details >

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 Medical Clinic Internship
Good Health And Well-Being
Peru Cusco, Peru
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Medical Clinic Internship

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
335 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  19+ · Has Wifi

Intern in assisted living facilities, small local clinics, or hospitals. Interns work closely with a designated staff member, either assisting or shadowing them. Details >

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 Amazon Rain Forest Conservation
Life On Land
Peru Cusco, Peru
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Amazon Rain Forest Conservation

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
478 €  per week · 2  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+

Home to an incredibly diverse array of flora and fauna, these forests are at severe risk to deforestation through the effects of commercial logging and cattle production Details >

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 Primary, Teens & Adults English Teaching
Quality Education
Peru Cusco, Peru
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Primary, Teens & Adults English Teaching

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
319 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Teach English to kids, teens & adults who may be struggling with economic challenges. Learning English can help as a way out of poverty. Details >

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 South American Experience
Quality Education Life On Land
Peru Cusco, Peru
Gapforce

South American Experience

Outstanding 4.9
(5)
Flex Option
900 €  per week · 4  ‑  7  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer in an Animal Rescue Center, learn Spanish in Cusco, trek the Machu Pichu, support a local community project and go to the Galapagos Islands! 🥾 Details >

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