During these week-long programs, you visit various projects each day. As a group, you assist as needed, join activities, and spend time with the people at the project during the holiday season. Volunteers are placed into one of two groups based on availability: Group 1 volunteers every morning, Group 2 volunteers every afternoon.
You can expect to work 3-4 hours per day. If you have Spanish classes, they are scheduled during your off hours.
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*Christmas Week Itinerary:*
Sunday, December 17 – Arrival and Orientation
All volunteers arrive in the morning, are picked up by Maximo Nivel's transport service, and are brought to their housing to settle in. In the afternoon everyone has their orientation together.
Monday, December 18 – Alpaca & Llama Day @ Animal Care Project
Spend the day grooming, feeding, playing with Alpacas,
Llamas, and other cute, fluffy animals. Work in a
community that depends on and cares for these animals.
Tuesday, December 19 – Community Development @ Construction Project
Paint, garden, work on light repairs, or construction work.
Work varies depending on community needs.
Wednesday, December 20 – Children’s Holiday Party @ Working with Kids Project
Show the kids a great time for the holiday! Celebrate by
bringing gifts and food to the project. Take part in games,
songs, dancing, and more!
Thursday, December 21 – Eco-Environment @ Planting Trees & Beautification Project
Work to rehabilitate a part of Cusco with native foliage!
Transplant, relocate, and plant organic and local
vegetation in previously green areas.
Friday, December 22 – Holiday Party for the Elderly @ Local Nursing Home
Spread the Holiday Spirit at an elderly home by playing
games, preparing a special holiday snack, dancing, and
providing much needed company and conversation.
Saturday, December 23 – Departure
Volunteers depart for further travels or to return home. You can arrange airport drop-off or extra nights of housing for an additional charge at the client service desk.
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*New Year Week Itinerary:*
Sunday, December 24 – Arrival and Orientation
All volunteers arrive in the morning, are picked up by Maximo Nivel's transport service, and are brought to their housing to settle in. In the afternoon everyone has their orientation together.
Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Maximo Nivel Closed. Lots of local holiday festivities to enjoy independently.
Tuesday, December 26 – Community Animal Campaign @ Animal Care Project
Assist at a local dog shelter with general care, including
bathing, grooming, exercise, and more.
Wednesday, December 27 – Children’s Field Day @ Local Park
Depending on the weather, accompany children to a local park
to get fresh air and have a little holiday fun.
Thursday, December 28 – Children’s Holiday Party @ Working with Kids Project
Celebrate the holidays with underprivileged kids by
bringing them food and gifts!
Friday, December 29 – Community Development @ Construction Project
Paint, garden, work on light repairs or construction
work. Work varies depending on community needs.
Saturday, December 30 – Departure
Volunteers depart for further travels or to return home. You can arrange airport drop-off or extra nights of housing for an additional charge at the client service desk.
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