The girl’s home receives girls who have been subject of exploitation or various types of
abuse. The home strives to create a safe space where the girls receive education, are taught
to raise their self-esteem and help them look for good opportunities as they reach
Some of the girls in the home live there permanently and some of them only spend parts of
the day there receiving education.
Volunteers are encouraged to teach life skills ,pass on their knowledge and can help in:
-Educational workshops teaching skills like: cooking, baking, handicrafts,etc.
-Support in subjects like: computer literacy,art, math,English.
-Emotional and self esteem support.
-Cooking for the girl’s at the home.
The project is available year long and due to the nature of the work, it only accepts
female volunteers.
Minimum commitment: 4 weeks.
Cusco is a great destination for outdoor lovers, serving as great starting point for hikes, mountain biking, climbing, multi-day trips and more.
The many activities are available year-round depending on weather conditions. Asides from outdoor adventures, Cusco offers a wide range of museums, restaurants, pubs, cafes and events. Cultural experiences are also widely available ,as Cusco is the center of the Andean Peruvian culture. Volunteers can join spiritual retreats , traditional textile weaving, pottery classes and more.
Cusco offers a vast amount of archeological Incan sites to explore, among them the crown jewel of Peru, the ruins of Machu Picchu.
• Accommodations
with a host family with 2 meals per day for all programs
or dormitory with 3 meals per day in some projects.
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Participation in cultural activities.
• On call support
throughout the service.
• Orientation to volunteer work
•
Welcome at Cusco airport with transport.
• Certificate of
program completion.
Volunteers are provided with airport pickup from Cuzco International airport on specified dates for free. Arrangements for the pickup are made after application .
Participants are placed in a welcoming Peruvian host family that provides them with a room, a place to store their belongings, a share bathroom , and two meals per day.
Participants are provided with two meals per day, unless otherwise specified on the project description.
Please pick a Sunday for your arrival date.
Our volunteer program advisors will help you choose the best Sunday upon application.
Girl's Home Assistant
The girl's home serves as a safe space for young girls who have been subject of physical and psychological abuse.
$239/week
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