Support a Local Organic Farm
Coordinator | Valy
Coordinator | Valy
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Highlights
Give back to the local communities by providing them with much needed help.
Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
Make memories you'll never forget during your time abroad.
Learn more about the Latin American ways, customs and habits.
Assist local farmers on the coffee, tea and cocoa fields and experience the sustainable production from bean to cup first hand!
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
The Eco-Agriculture project is based on a collective farm that combines several family farms working together to make the most impact and increase their output. These families utilize efficient, modern farming practices combined with traditional techniques to improve environmental sustainability. Eco-Agriculture project sites are based in the Huyro Region in the highlands of the Amazon rainforest, approximately 6 hours from the city of Cusco.
Volunteers get first-hand experience with the production of some of the highest quality tea, coffee, and cocoa in the world and experience traditional life with a Peruvian farming family.
Eco-Agriculture volunteers may be asked to:
- Plant and prune coffee, tea, or cocoa trees and plants
- Tend to coffee, tea, or cocoa trees or plants
- Harvest and process coffee, tea, and cocoa
- Package and market the harvested coffee, tea, and cocoa
- Assist with reforestation projects and removing invasive species of weeds
- Support supplemental agriculture projects in the area
You are always supported by Maximo Nivel’s Field Managers, but they are not on site at your project. You work directly with the Spanish-speaking project director and their assistants.
Typical day
Working hours vary according to the needs of the project, but volunteers can expect to work 4-6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, in the morning or in the afternoon.
Free-time activities
All year round, Cusco and its surrounding towns celebrate a mix of Inca and Catholic holidays, providing visitors with a variety of different cultural activities to experience. Cusco offers travelers a plethora of historical and archaeological sites both in and out of the city. Volunteers most commonly like to explore the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, and of course Machu Picchu. Our local staff also posts a monthly events calendar to let them know of the activities going on around Maximo. Our on-site travel partner is very knowledgeable and can assist in setting up trips.
Sightseeing
Climbing
Hiking
Riding
Requirements
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.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
Our fees include:
- Airport pick-up
- Host family / Dorm accommodations (shared room with half board in Cusco and full board at the project site)
- Program and safety orientation
- Walking tour
- Official certificate of volunteer service
- Emergency contact number 24/7
- Program management
While in Cusco:
- Free Tandem Conversation Program
- Free office-wide WIFI and computer lounge
- Free social activities
- Free coffee and tea and on-site snack bar
- Maximo Nivel Institute open 7 days/week
Airport pick up in Cusco and public bus transportation to and from the project at the beginning and end of the program are included. Volunteers find our representative outside the airport brining a yellow flag with a smiley face on it.
For the first couple days volunteers stay in Cusco to receive the orientation. In Cusco, they in a traditional family-stay where you they are placed with a pre-approved middle class Peruvian family. Breakfast and dinner are included in their home stay. At the Eco-Agriculture project, they also stay in a traditional family-stay which include breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.
The first 2 days in Cusco, volunteers have 2 meals included (breakfast and dinner), while at the eco-agriculture project they have full board with 3 meals/day.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru.
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.
If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Every Monday, all year round.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 50 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$780
2 weeks
$1,135
3 weeks
$1,410
4 weeks
$1,675
5 weeks
$1,935
6 weeks
$2,195
7 weeks
$2,455
8 weeks
$2,715
9 weeks
$2,975
10 weeks
$3,235
11 weeks
$3,495
12 weeks
$3,755
13 weeks
$4,015
14 weeks
$4,275
15 weeks
$4,535
16 weeks
$4,795
17 weeks
$5,055
18 weeks
$5,315
19 weeks
$5,575
20 weeks
$5,835
21 weeks
$6,095
22 weeks
$6,355
23 weeks
$6,615
24 weeks
$6,875
25 weeks
$7,135
26 weeks
$7,395
27 weeks
$7,655
28 weeks
$7,915
29 weeks
$8,175
30 weeks
$8,435
31 weeks
$8,695
32 weeks
$8,955
33 weeks
$9,215
34 weeks
$9,475
35 weeks
$9,735
36 weeks
$9,995
37 weeks
$10,255
38 weeks
$10,515
39 weeks
$10,775
40 weeks
$11,035
41 weeks
$11,295
42 weeks
$11,555
43 weeks
$11,815
44 weeks
$12,075
45 weeks
$12,335
46 weeks
$12,595
47 weeks
$12,855
48 weeks
$13,115
49 weeks
$13,375
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$13,635
Average fees
$526
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Maximo Nivel
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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.
Your final payment will be agreed with Maximo Nivel during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Support a Local Organic Farm
Assist local farmers on the coffee, tea and cocoa fields and experience the sustainable production from bean to cup first hand!
$526/week
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