Volunteer in Cusco, Peru and Support Meaningful Projects

We offer a wide variety of volunteer programs such as:

- Widlife Centre

- Dog Shelter

- English or Sports Teaching

- Medical, including, Doctor/Nurse placements, Dental, Midwifery, Pyschology, Physiotherapy and more

- Veterinary Programs

- Afterschool Clubes and Kindergartens

- Horse Care

- Organic Farming

- And more....

Each of our volunteer programs requires a small donation which goes directly to the local program. This begins at $60 USD rising for some projects. Volunteers must purchase accommodation or language classes through Proyecto Peru to qualify for the program. Accommodation ranges from $70 USD per week for a bunk-bed in our volunteer house, to $159 USD to stay with a local homestay family and receive 3 meals per day. All options include pickup.

Each program has its own minimum. Our animal care projects are happy to accept volunteers for 1 week or more, whereas our projects involving children or medical care typically require a minimum of 3 weeks. There is no maximum, however a visa may be required for stays over 90 days.

We have projects for every level of Spanish, even beginner, although your experience will be more rewarding if you study Spanish and know more of the local language. In many projects you will have the opportunity to perform more complex and interesting tasks if you speak more Spanish. Check the individual project descriptions to learn about the required minimum level.

As long as you meet the minimum time commitment and donation amount to each project then you can experience more than one project. Many volunteers feel that doing two or more different projects enhances their experience.

We only work with projects that make a meaningful difference here in Cusco. We vet each project to ensure that it meets our standards and provides a positive experience for volunteers. We constantly review feedback to ensure that each project is ethical and sustainable.

Absolutely. We recommend this to anyone who wants to make the most of their time here. You can even take Quechua classes if you are feeling like a challenge.

Cusco receives over 2 million tourists a year and has a low crime rate compared to other Latin American cities of a similar size. People are generally friendly and the there is a strong police presence. As with any large city it is still important to act sensibly and be aware of your surroundings.