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Working with Kids—Volunteer in Peru!

by: MAXIMO NIVEL

9.64 (53)Verified

Respond to the needs of at-risk children on this volunteer program in and around Cusco. Placements are in community centers, orphanages, rural schools, and street children programs. Projects focus on providing disadvantaged boys and girls with shelter, food, and education Volunteers help to keep children off the street and provide them with a happy, productive childhood. Depending on individual...

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Program Highlights

Improve your Spanish with optional language classes and daily interaction with local people.

Make a lasting difference in the lives of disadvantaged kids in Peru.

Gain international volunteer experience in Cusco.

Spend your free time enjoying the beauty and offers of Cusco.

Have the opportunity to earn 3-4 university credits and the President's Volunteer Service Award (U.S. citizens).

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cusco, Peru
  • Sacred Valley, Peru
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Provider 2023 - Language SchoolTop Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistTop Rated Language School 2022Notable Mention 2021 - Gap YearTop Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.64

Total Reviews

53

Supportive staff!

June 27, 2025by: Chelsea Dunn - United StatesProgram: Working with Kids—Volunteer in Peru!
10

Staff at Maximo are very helpful & kind. They made me feel prepared and comfortable for our project in Cusco, gave great recommendations and felt supported :) Thank you so much!!‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

amazing homestay!

April 02, 2025by: Shiya Huang - ChinaProgram: Working with Kids—Volunteer in Peru!
10

Carmen and Rogelio´s homestay was very nice and enthusiastic. Their homecooked meals were GREAT!! I loved staying with them. In addition, the teachers from Niño Divino are very nice. They gave us goodbye gifts which touched my heart - the bread!! Also, the kids were so cute and everybody was nice. All in all, I LOVE THEM ALL!!!

Amazing week volunteering with our family

March 29, 2025by: Jessica Norcini - United StatesProgram: Working with Kids—Volunteer in Peru!
10

Our family of 5 had the absolute best week volunteering with Maximo Nivel in Cusco Peru! Three of us worked in the preschool with children, while the other 2 worked at the zoo. Cusco is a fabulous city, and I can't recommend Maximo Nivel enough. They were wonderful in communicating before and during the project and in providing meaningful volunteer work. We loved our host stay experience as well. 10/10 recommend!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cusco, Peru
  • Sacred Valley, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Interviews

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Christine Olijnyk

Participated in 2015

Alumni

As my favourite saying goes, life is not meant to be lived in one place. I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and be immersed into a culture completely different from the one back home in Canada.

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Respond to the needs of at-risk children on this volunteer program in and around Cusco. Placements are in community centers, orphanages, rural schools, and street children programs. Projects focus on providing disadvantaged boys and girls with shelter, food, and education Volunteers help to keep children off the street and provide them with a happy, productive childhood. Depending on individual skills and interests, volunteers act as mentors, help with homework, organize sports and arts and crafts, and teach English. However, care and support are the most important things for these children. This program is available all year round, with start dates every Monday. It’s designed to take place for as short as 1 week and up to 1 year. NOTE: This program qualifies for 3-4 university cr...

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