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Teaching English—Volunteer in Peru!
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Volunteer in Peru and work in and around the historic city of Cusco. Teach young people and improve their English skills, giving them far better career prospects when they leave school. For Peruvian children, the ability to speak English is essentially a ticket out of poverty. Volunteer work includes teaching English (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, writing, listening, etc.) to p...
Volunteer in Peru and work in and around the historic city of Cusco. Teach young people and improve their English skills, giving them far better career prospects when they leave school. For Peruvian children, the ability to speak English is essentially a ticket out of poverty. Volunteer work includes teaching English (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, writing, listening, etc.) to primary, middle, and high school students 3-4 hours per day. Most placements are in local schools and some are in community centers, orphanages, and shelters for street children. At these projects, volunteers help teach regular English classes, tutor them, and help with their homework. This program is available all year round, with start dates every Monday. It’s designed to take place for as sho...
Program Highlights
Earn 3-4 university credits and the President's Volunteer Service Award (U.S. citizens).
Learn or improve your Spanish by taking our optional two hours of language classes each day.
Add your résumé with international volunteer experience.
Make a lasting difference to kids in Peru by teaching them English.
Choose from special programs: Surf School, Scuba Certification, Yoga Certification, and more!
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- Cusco, Peru
- Sacred Valley, Peru
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Education See more
- All Nationalities
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Volunteering Abroad
June 20, 2026by: Carey Blue - United StatesVolunteering was a once in a lifetime experience. Everyone was so friendly and super supportive. I never once felt unsafe or unsure of what to do. Working with local communities was great and they helped me practice my Spanish as I taught them English. Would recommend this experience to everyone and will for sure be coming back to volunteer through Maximo!
Volunteering in Peru
June 20, 2026by: Charlotte Janes - United StatesThis experience was amazing and a once in a lifetime opportunity. We absolutely loved making connections and interacting with the children. Even the man in charge of Un Mundo Mejor was very welcoming and kind in showing us the ropes and helping us figure out our bus stop. This trip would not have ran so smoothly if it weren't for Maximo Nivel. They made it clear from the beginning that they valued our safety and experience within the program. I felt very safe and secure considering the fact that the employees of Maximo Nivel worked hard to ensure that we were provided with good food recommendations as well as information about where to get access to clean water and how to stay away from potential dangers. I am very grateful that we had a family at Maximo Nivel to come to in case we felt unsafe or had any questions or concerns. Overall, I really value my experience within the program and I am glad that I participated!
Teaching English in Cusco!
October 30, 2025by: Christina Balabin - AustraliaI spent a week teaching English in the middle of the Andes with Maximo Nivel. I taught at a small local school called Un Mundo Mejor in a small neighborhood on the outskirts of Cusco. It was such an amazing experience. Between the kids coming to class and the help from Maximo I always felt looked after and ready. 10/10
Program Details
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Locations
- Cusco, Peru
- Sacred Valley, Peru
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Education
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
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Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Interviews
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Joy Lafferty
Participated in 2017
Joy has two sons and three grandchildren. She is a retired social worker, but she spent the majority of her career helping people with disabilities, a...
Joy Lafferty
Participated in 2017
I love to travel and felt I needed a purpose, and volunteering in any capacity certainly fulfills that need.
Yijia Wen - 2016 Program Participant
Participated in 2016
Yijia is a Chinese girl living alone in New Zealand. She is currently in university and planning for a master’s degree in teaching. Yijia has traveled...
Yijia Wen - 2016 Program Participant
Participated in 2016
I am always longing to live with a clear purpose, to make sure I am pursuing what I really want. So, I chose to go abroad to find myself. Before leaving, I was always not sure whether "I want to be a teacher" or "my mother wants me to be a teacher", whether "I want to live in New Zealand" or "my mother wants me to live in New Zealand". In my first year at uni, I have been getting to know that something you like might not be what you really like. Instead, you are just imagining "I like it. I like it." The only way to clarify my genuine enthusiasm and imaginary enthusiasm is to try to experience it by myself.
Riley Dwyer
Participated in 2014
Riley is your average 19 year old Engineer dropout from the Sunshine Coast, Australia. He’s hooked on travelling and doesn’t see himself returning to ...
Riley Dwyer
Participated in 2014
I'd previously volunteered in Cambodia teaching English, and I was keen to head somewhere else and help out. I had previously quit university and was tired of working two jobs...so I booked a ticket to South America.
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Volunteer in Peru and work in and around the historic city of Cusco. Teach young people and improve their English skills, giving them far better career prospects when they leave school. For Peruvian children, the ability to speak English is essentially a ticket out of poverty. Volunteer work includes teaching English (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, writing, listening, etc.) to primary, middle, and high school students 3-4 hours per day. Most placements are in local schools and some are in community centers, orphanages, and shelters for street children. At these projects, volunteers help teach regular English classes, tutor them, and help with their homework. This program is available all year round, with start dates every Monday. It’s designed to take place for as sho...
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Volunteer in Peru and work in and around the historic city of Cusco. Teach young people and improve their English skills, giving them far better career prospects when they leave school. For Peruvian children, the ability to speak English is essentially a ticket out of poverty. Volunteer work includes teaching English (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, writing, listening, etc.) to primary, middle, and high school students 3-4 hours per day. Most placements are in local schools and some are in community centers, orphanages, and shelters for street children. At these projects, volunteers help teach regular English classes, tutor them, and help with their homework. This program is available all year round, with start dates every Monday. It’s designed to take place for as sho...
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