The Teaching projects in Peru provide assistance to local secondary schools, primary schools, language centers, Universities, Institutes, and social welfare schools in Huaraz and Cusco. While onsite, volunteers act as role models, help the students learn English skills, lead recreational activities, and assist the staff members.

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Where will I be volunteering?

You will be volunteering in one of these two cities in Peru:

Huaraz: is located 420km north-east of Lima, and is connected to the rest of the country through the Pan-American Highway (187km north of Lima.) The city can be reached from Lima Casma or Chimbote in eight hours. Huaraz is a Peruvian city located high in the majestic Andes in the central northern part of the country and is surrounded by remarkable glacier peaks and mountains of the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra. The majority of the population is made up of indigenous people and is very conservative.

Cusco: You will be volunteering in San Sebastian, which is located just 20 minutes from downtown Cusco, and is the Inca City located in the Southern Sierras. Positioned in southeastern Peru only 80 km from Machu Picchu, it is known as the Archaeological Capital of America. Cusco is the most visited city in Peru and is a must see.

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What will I be doing?

You will be assisting and teaching the students English, sports, theatre, pottery, and arts through planning creative lessons and activities for the students. This will help you to cultivate relationships with the students and other staff members in your project.

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 8 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.

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 Teaching English in Peru
  • Project Category: Teaching
  • 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

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  • 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
  • Project Closed Dates:
    • Easter Week
    • First two full weeks of July
    • Mid December to mid February
      • Plus local national holidays as shown in your Volunteer Handbook
  • 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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