The project provides community development assistance to the Orphanage for Boys. This home provides shelter and care to children without parents or whose parents have abandoned them. While onsite, volunteers act as role models, help the children with their homework, lead recreational activities, aid in meal preparation, and assist the staff members. The boys range in age from 3 to 15 years old. Most of the boys' families suffer from alcoholism, poverty, violence and abuse. Some kids go to school in the mornings, others in the afternoon.
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Where will I be volunteering?
You will be volunteering in Cusco, which is the Inca City located in the Southern Sierras and positioned in southeastern Peru only 80 km from Machu Picchu. Cusco is known as the Archaeological Capital of Americas and is the most visited city in Peru.
Project Testimonial: James Cornell, England
The orphanage is an incredibly positive environment, and it is hand out to be already wonder by the enthusiasm and energy of the boys. Read My Full Testimonial »
What will I be doing?
You will work with the staff of the orphanage helping the children academically and emotionally. You can teach English, handicrafts, organize sports activities, and help the boys with their homework.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
However, you can still join this project if your Spanish does not meet the requirements, by taking our Spanish language course. - Must be 18 years or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Numerous internet cafes are located throughout the city. Payphones are also readily available and can be used with a phone card available for purchase in Peru.
Project Testimonial: Lara Cadney, England
The volunteering project was great fun, the boys were, although crazy, lots of fun! Read My Full Testimonial »
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Peru and all it has to offer.
Great weekend trips include:
At night or day, Cusco is a city full of charm and attractions. Its main square, churches and surroundings are full of footprints from the past. Discover Qorincancha, San Blas, the Inca Roca Palace and many more archaeological sites during your trip to Cusco.
- Cusco Main Square
- Archiepiscopal Palace
- San Blas District
- Koricancha
- Hatun Rumiyoc-Inca Roca's Palace
- Regocijo or Cabildo Square
- Acllawasi
Volunteers can also go swimming in hotsprings, walk through the mountains, go trekking to spectacular glacial lakes, go rock climbing or mountain biking. If you prefer nightlife, there is dancing in the many discos in Cusco center, which also has many cafes and restaurants where you can try different traditional Peruvian cuisine.
- Program Name: Volunteer Peru
- Project Name: Volunteer in the Orphanage for Boys in Peru
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Cusco
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $810; add $130 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- A volunteer project
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- 24/7 emergency hot line
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: Local Transportation: Bus, Taxi, or Walking
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $30 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: Monday through Friday; 4-8 hours per day EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Sundays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 52 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 5
- Resume or CV required: No
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