High School Community Service & Volunteering Programs in Lima

Immerse yourself in the life and culture of Peru by living with a local family and engaging in meaningful Community Service projects. You will volunteer with children in community centers where you will assist with activities, games, homework, and improvement projects. In the mornings, while the children are at school, take Spanish classes to improve your understanding of the language and better help your community service efforts. You will learn all about the fascinating Peruvian culture and traditions. Excursions to the highlights of Lima include the an outdoor adventure at Lunahuaná on the coast, the pre-Hispanic ruins of Incahuasi, the ancient ceremonial center of Huaca Pucllana, and whitewater rafting on the Cañete River. Experience Peru's natural beauty and archaeological significance while giving back to the local community. A basic level of Spanish is recommended for this program.

Volunteer to help impoverished women and their children in Peru with GoBeyond. Casa Mantay, a Cuzco center founded by Raquel and Sergio, serves as a refugee center for teenage mothers and children. Here, they are taught sustainable skills that will help them survive and even succeed in the future. Yuri, an inspirational director at Aldea Yanapay, helps alleviate the social injustices faced by the children through alternative and after-school programs. Earn the Presidential Service Award upon completion of this 100-hour service trip.

Experience the road less traveled on a Peru adventure! Get to know the Peruvian culture in an authentic way through a homestay in Calca. Here, you work alongside community members on sustainable service projects; get ready to apply your Spanish skills in a real-life context! Beyond an unforgettable and authentic community collaboration, you discover all the wonders of Peru on this teen travel program. Get your camera ready for breathtaking views of Machu Picchu and explore the small city of Cusco through markets, sights, and more!

Celebrate Peru’s unbelievable diversity: travel along tropical waterways, live with Quechua families in the high Andes, and explore the threads of past and present in the land of the Inca. Dragons Peru summer abroad program offers students the opportunity to dig into critical development issues by living with families in remote indigenous communities and exploring seldom-visited regions of the sacred Andes Mountains and lush Amazonian forests. Dragons Peru summer abroad course is a rugged and challenging journey through the folds of time, offering exposure to critical development issues of today through the lens of the cultures, communities, and stunning backdrops of the past. It is ideal for students who want to develop wilderness and leadership skills while engaging in hands-on service and in an inspection of the critical development issues facing Latin America. Expect to live closely with remote indigenous communities and trek through awe-inspiring terrain as you discover profound new relationships with yourself and the world around you. We have 4 and 6-week options available for this program.

Learn, serve, and lead with Bright Light Volunteers in a country of your choice. Our Global Service Learning (GSL) program is designed for passionate middle and high school students, exposing them to various aspects, including cultural and social, of their host community. Participants not only broaden their knowledge but also develop a deeper understanding of local, national, and global issues. They gain insight into the interdependency and interconnectedness of people and communities, becoming equipped to act responsibly and effectively toward a more just and peaceful world. Additionally, they develop a range of skills outside a conventional classroom environment. If you’re interested in joining our movement and becoming a global citizen, get in touch with us today for more information.