Description

Peru Volunteer and Travel is a non profit organization, started by volunteers, that is committed to helping children, adults, animals and ecosystems of Peru. As volunteers we know exactly what you are looking to get out of your experience here in Peru. That is how we successfully place professional and student volunteers in a variety of projects every month and we guarantee our volunteers a life changing experience here in Peru.

We offer projects in various locations around Peru such as Cusco, Arequipa, Apurimac, the Amazon Jungle and more. Volunteers currently work with a wide-range of projects that suit all interests, skills and specialties. These include but are not limited to:

* Dental Care
* Vision Rehabilitation
* Animal Care for Veterinarians
* Animal Care for animal lovers
* Orphanages/Childcare
* Medical/Healthcare
* Music Exchange
* Sport Education
* Environment & Conservation
* Teaching English
* Cultural Immersion
* Physical Therapy

PV Travel provides safe, quality, and affordable volunteer placements all over Peru. We strongly believe that it is possible to help and have fun traveling at the same time. That is why we at PV Travel have been working hard organizing volunteer programs and packages that combine volunteering with fun tours.

Our principal goal is to be the organization that cooperates the most with needy people in Peru in order to try to change their lives for the better. Of course, to do this, we need the help of our volunteers. That is why we make sure to offer affordable and rewarding programs for our volunteers and travelers.

Highlights

No Registration Fees!!

We are dedicated to making a volunteer's time in Peru comfortable and safe so that they are able to dive into their work, make friends with other volunteers and get to know as many parts of Peru as they desire. We want our volunteers to enjoy their time in Peru that is why our programs include:

* Placement in your preferred type of volunteer project
* Volunteer project management and administration for your selected amount of time
* Room and board in your selected city for the duration of your project in either a home stay, shared apartment, or youth hostel (hotel or private apartment available for an extra fee)
* Three meals a day (in a home stay)
* Airport pick-up
* Safety and culture orientation upon arrival (usually Saturday)
* Program orientation on the first day of your program (usually Monday)
* Discounted Spanish Classes
* Certified Spanish Teacher
* Free Spanish placement exam
* Free Spanish textbook and materials
* Conversation exchange program
* Free City Tour
* Free Salsa Classes
* Volunteer Certificate
* 24/7 staff support
* Nightlife tours
* Free coffee and tea
* Access to computers with high speed Internet
* Wi-Fi access
* Your fee also contributes to the purchase of necessary supplies for improvements at your project

Qualifications

Desire to Help: We enable volunteers with all types of experience to volunteer. Regardless of your skillset we will find the perfect project for you to spread goodwill and make a difference.

Basic Spanish: Although we do not require our volunteers to speak Spanish, knowledge of a little Spanish can greatly improve the volunteers experience in their project. We provide Spanish support by offering a Spanish survival skills course and regular Spanish classes for every level.

Be Proactive: Volunteers really enjoy their projects when they take initiative. Be it asking what they can do or simply being proactive and creating activities the most successful volunteers take the steps to really involve themselves in their program.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 450

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Placement in your preferred type of volunteer project
* Volunteer project management and administration for your selected amount of time
* Room and board in your selected city for the duration of your project in either a home stay, shared apartment, or youth hostel (hotel or private apartment available for an extra fee)
* Three meals a day (in a home stay)
* Airport pick-up
* Safety and culture orientation upon arrival (usually Saturday)
* Program orientation on the first day of your program (usually Monday)
* Discounted Spanish Classes
* Certified Spanish Teacher
* Free Spanish placement exam
* Free Spanish textbook and materials
* Conversation exchange program
* Free City Tour
* Free Salsa Classes
* Volunteer Certificate
* 24/7 staff support
* Nightlife tours
* Free coffee and tea
* Access to computers with high speed Internet
* Wi-Fi access
* Your fee also contributes to the purchase of necessary supplies for improvements at your project

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

A typical PV Travel volunteer is proactive, energetic, compassionate and has a desire to help and change lives.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2+

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-3 Days

Peru Volunteer and Travel's Mission Statement

Peru Volunteer and Travel is committed to helping children and adults of Peru. Every month we place many volunteers in a wide variety of projects for both professionals and students. We guarantee you a life changing experience here in Peru! At PV Travel 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. At the end of your volunteer time you will know that you have contributed to your project. Whether you come for a week or 6 months, we ensure you really make a difference in Peru. PV Travel provides safe, quality, and affordable volunteer placements all over Peru for professionals and students. We strongly believe that it is possible to help and have fun traveling at the same time. That is why we at PV Travel have been working hard organizing special packages combining volunteer programs and fun tours to truly make this the experience of a lifetime!