vanaf 379€

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Cultural Immersion & Sustainable Development

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1 - 4 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Highlights

  • live and work alongside a traditional Andean family
  • Your time and talents will be greatly appreciated
  • Share your experience with your host family
  • Make new friends at yoru project and host family
  • Learn a new language

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Families
Groepen
50+

Over het programma

Volunteers will be placed in very small villages of approximately 60 people in the Andes Mountains outside of Cusco.

Volunteers are placed in an indigenous, Quechua-speaking community high in the Andes mountains, approximately 1 hour from Cusco. They live and work alongside a traditional Andean family.  Volunteers should consider this project an intense, cultural encounter and be able to live with only basic ...

Over het programma

Volunteers are placed in an indigenous, Quechua-speaking community high in the Andes mountains, approximately 1 hour from Cusco. They live and work alongside a traditional Andean family.  Volunteers should consider this project an intense, cultural encounter and be able to live with only basic necessities. It will be very rewarding but also very challenging.

Volunteers help families with the following activities:

Agriculture — most common crops are potatoes and quinoa. Volunteers assist with planting, harvesting, storing, and transporting crops.

Livestock — feeding and taking care of the animals and sometimes milking the cows owned by the host family.

Textiles — learning about traditional weaving skills and natural dyes by working with the women who create traditional textile products to sell at local markets.

This project provides an income source for small communities and promotes cross cultural understanding. Volunteers will be able to take part in local festivities and gatherings both within their host family and the community. Volunteers should consider this project an intense, cultural encounter and be able to live with only basic necessities. It will be very rewarding but also very challenging.

Please note that the accommodations and meals will be very basic due to the extremely remote setting of these communities. Hot showers will not be available and running water is not guaranteed. Locals bath in a mix of boiled and cold water that they put in a bucket. 

Another important point is that no English is spoken in these communities. Quechua is the local language. Most locals also speak Spanish as a second language. It is still possible to have a rewarding and full experience even though there will be a language barrier. Furthermore, the community is very warm and welcoming to all volunteers.




Dagelijkse activiteiten

Upon arrival in Cusco, we will be waiting for you at Cusco’s airport, from where we will go to our host family in Cusco. We will give you a health & safety and program orientation, and you will have time to rest.

Work usually starts on Monday; we will meet at our office in Cusco from where we will ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Upon arrival in Cusco, we will be waiting for you at Cusco’s airport, from where we will go to our host family in Cusco. We will give you a health & safety and program orientation, and you will have time to rest.

Work usually starts on Monday; we will meet at our office in Cusco from where we will take you to the bus station where we will go and take the public bus to the project at the Sacred Valley, about 1.40hours from Cusco. Upon arrival we will introduce you to your host family and you will have time to get to know the surroundings.

Monday to Friday:

7:30 AM Breakfast with the host family

8:00 AM/12:00 PM Volunteer will work with the family at their house or go to the field.

12:00 PM- Lunch with the family

1:00 PM volunteer at this point is free to relax or explore the local area.

6:30 PM Dinner with the host family.

**The agriculture work will depend on the time of year and the type of duties available. Work hours are generally four hours in the morning or afternoon.


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The project is located around the mountain in the Sacred Valley of the Inca in Cusco, where it can give you the opportunity to take great hikes and get to know Incan paths!

On the weekend, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The project is located around the mountain in the Sacred Valley of the Inca in Cusco, where it can give you the opportunity to take great hikes and get to know Incan paths!

On the weekend, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town and Peru. Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield such as Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon or Lake Titicaca, to travel to other cities, volunteer must come back to Cusco. At PV Travel we organize fun and interesting tours for our volunteers, so just let us know where you would like to go!


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Spaans (gemiddeld niveau)

Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

verplicht

Vereiste documenten

Application Form and copy of passport

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

Volunteer must have intermediate level of Spanish in order to have a full experience at the program. Spanish classes are available at our office in Cusco if needed before your program starts

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 12:30

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Peru Volunteer and Travel

  • Volunteer placement
  • Volunteer project management and administration for your selected program length
  • Program and Safety orientation
  • Pre-departure support
  • 2 nights accommodation in Cusco ( upon arrival and departure)
  •  Accommodations - Sundays through Saturdays at Host family
  • 3 meals per day
  • Airport pick-up
  •  Volunteer certificate 
  • Transport to volunteer project the first day
  • 24/7 support from our staff in Peru
  • **Your fee also contributes to the purchase of needed supplies for improvements at your project.

    Option:. Add tours throughout Peru to your program and make the best of your time!

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

We pick volunteers up from Cusco airport and transfer them to their accommodations. Flight information needs to be sent to us prior arrival in Perú.

Accomodatie

Volunteers will stay in a homestay where they will live with a local family. Volunteers may expect to share a room with other volunteers. When staying with your family you will be able to learn the Peruvian way of life, meet local people, eat typical food, speak the language (Spanish or Quechua) and engage in local customs and traditions.

Eten & Drank

All 3 meals are included ( breakfast, lunch and dinner) Volunteers can expect to experience a variety of flavors and meals during their homestay experience as Peruvian food is diverse. We will be glad to let the family know if you have special eating needs. Please let us know ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for you. However, we need to stress the point that you should not expect to eat as you normally do at home. You will be well taken care of, but as a volunteer, there is a need to be flexible towards the new culture and traditions.


Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Internet toegang

Onze excuses, geen toegang op de project site

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Peru. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Peru biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Peru dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Peru. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

Once you arrive in Cusco, please pick up your bags and then step out of the airport. Our PEVolunteer representative will be waiting for you there with a sign that has your name written on it. The first day of volunteer’s program (normally Sunday) is upon arrival in Cusco, Volunteer will be pickup from the airport and then transfer to our volunteer apartment. Here volunteers will have the day to rest and acclimatize.First day! Your Introduction

Work usually starts on Monday; we will meet at our office in Cusco at 9am. Our orientation will begin and will be conducted by our staff. It will cover everything you need to know for your volunteer placement in the city including an introduction to Peru, Peruvian customs, language training information (Spanish), rules and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Peru. Once our orientation is complete, we will take you to the bus station where we will go and take the public bus to the project at the Sacred Valley, about 1.40hours from Cusco. Upon arrival we will introduce you to your host family and you will have time to get to know the surroundings.

Beschikbaarheid
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Programmakosten

1 week (min. verblijf) 379€
2 weken 620€
3 weken 894€
4 weken (max. verblijf) 1.089€
Gemiddelde kosten 325€/week

Programmakosten

325€ per week 1 - 4 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

1 - 4 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Peru Volunteer and Travel gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Peru Volunteer and Travel

Super goed 4.4 rating (25 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2011

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Zeer hoog Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Jimmy

Gesproken talen: Engels

Over de organisatie

Peru Volunteer and Travel is a Peruvian based organization, who really want to make a change. That is why we have created the most affordable, and life-changing programs.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Peru Volunteer and Travel was founded in 2011, and is a leading organization in volunteer and internship abroad. We have a dedicated, multilingual team available 24/7 to support and care for our volunteers, we strive to set ourselves apart by providing a top-notch client service and great home base facilities.
As a Peruvian based organization, we personally know the reality from all of our projects and we know which volunteer projects really need help from volunteers and we place our volunteers in these places so that you feel needed and satisfied.
During your volunteer placement you will always have support close at hand by our Coordinators.

Whether you will be working in childcare or a medical placement, teaching English, or any other program with us, you will be making a difference in the poor Peruvian reality. You will interact with poor, disabled, and sad children whose faces light up when they see you come to help them. The adults will make you feel welcome and will be extremely thankful for your help. It will be a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.

Our principal goal is to be one of the organizations that works with the neediest people in Peru in order to try to change their lives for the better. But, of course, we need the help of our volunteers. That is why we make sure to offer quality, safe, and affordable programs for our volunteers and travelers.
We can maintain low prices and high quality programs because we are the creators of our volunteer programs in Peru. We are the in-country coordinators for many other organizations, our main office is in Peru, and our programs are considered the best ones there are!

25 beoordelingen · rating4.4

Francesca Scarafia rating4.8

2024 at Cultural Immersion & Sustainable Development

We spent one week in the hosting family and it was an amazing time! We experienced their culture in different aspects and were able to have a real immersion in their way of life! The family is very welcoming, friendly and helpful. They were always making sure that we were feeling comfortable with ...
Miriam Decurtins rating3.4

2021 at Cultural Immersion & Sustainable Development

Super liebe und sehr sympathische Familie. Wurde sehr gut aufgenommen und integriert. Habe viel gelernt und erfahren. In der Nacht ist es sehr kalt. Unterkunft ist einfach aber gemütlich und es hat alles was man bracht. Ich vermisse die Familie ...
Maria Geanina Mihai rating5

2024 at Childcare Center

I thought volunteering is a duty: if we can do something good, if we can help somewhere then we must do it. However, after spending a month living as a Cusqueña, I realized that it is a privilege. It is a privilege to be part of the daily life in a daycare, to watch the children learn new words, ...
Eric Blankenheim rating5

2024 at Rehabilitation Center Assistant

The day i was scheduled to start the Center stopped excepting volunteers due to Covid but the agency worked hard to give me a great experience. Mostly working with kids with autism. The level of support they provided could not have been ...
Noé YVERNEAU rating5

2024 at Sports Education

Pasamos una semana en Cusco con mi amigo Baptiste, ayudando a los profesores de deportes de una escuela durante 2 semanas. Así pudimos ayudar a los profesores que no tenían personal suficiente. Por las mañanas trabajábamos en la escuela y por las tardes teníamos tiempo libre, ¡perfecto para ...
Tülay Tezel rating5

2024 at Childcare Center

Ich war 4 Wochen in Cusco und habe dort mit Kindern gearbeitet. Es war rundum perfekt! Mirian und Luciana von der Organisation vor Ort haben mich in jeder Hinsicht sehr unterstützt. Alle Beteiligten am Projekt waren super lieb. Auch die Kinder und Eltern waren sehr nett und dankbar. Cusco ist ein ...

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