Vive Peru
Why choose Vive Peru?
Vive Peru offers an array of volunteer and internship programs in Northern Peru. Since 2011, we have worked with more than 800 volunteers in Peru, who together have contributed more than 95,000 hours directly to our projects and those of our partner institutions in Trujillo, Pacasmayo and Otuzco, Peru. Vive Peru takes the guesswork out of volunteering, interning, and traveling in South America e...
Vive Peru offers an array of volunteer and internship programs in Northern Peru. Since 2011, we have worked with more than 800 volunteers in Peru, who together have contributed more than 95,000 hours directly to our projects and those of our partner institutions in Trujillo, Pacasmayo and Otuzco, Peru. Vive Peru takes the guesswork out of volunteering, interning, and traveling in South America easier by arranging accommodations, meals and security before volunteers ever arrive to their destination and providing individualized support throughout the program. We are a local organization working directly with communities in Peru. As such, we can offer you an experience and perspective that many larger organizations cannot. Join us to give back, develop a global perspective, and make th...
Vive Peru Reviews
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Teaching in Peru
July 07, 2015by: Jessie Rooth - ChicagoProgram: Teach Children Music in Peru
During my multiple experiences throughout my college career volunteering or studying abroad, Vive Peru was by far the best. As a teacher, my experience in Peru gave me a sense of flexibility, confidence, and preparedness that could not be taught in my college classes. Coupled with incredible volunteer experiences that could easily be applied to our lives back at home, we were given opportunities to travel that were very well supported by our outstanding staff. The staff not only helped us prepare day in and day out for our volunteer sites but also took time to help us plan our weekend travels so that we could be safe while having an incredible time. Vive Peru gave me a valuable experience that I could not have gotten anywhere else. I not only recommend this volunteer experience highly to any education major, but also to anyone else looking for a volunteer experience in Peru.
A whole new world
July 08, 2015by: Paola - ArizonaLiving in Pacasmayo for Winter Break was one of the best decisions I ever made. Not only did I have the chance to travel to a new place and completely immerse myself in Peruvian culture but I also got to make a difference in the community. We ran 3 successful Medical Clinics in the short time I was there. My host family and I are still in touch and I have every intention of returning to see the progress this program has made!
Medical Volunteer in Otuzco
July 08, 2015by: Morgan PenzlerI had an amazing time during my summer abroad in Peru! This program is very hands on and allows for many interactive opportunities that I wouldn't have been able to experience in the US. I had a great time making new friends, hanging out with my host family, and exploring a lot of Peru on the weekends. This was such an incredible experience and I recommend it to anyone with a sense of adventure and an interest in the medical field! I hope to go back during my gap year after undergrad!
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Interviews
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Beliña Alcalde Rubio
Interviewed in 2023
Beliña is a social sciences professional and a specialist in design and implementation of development projects with a gender approach in health and ed...
Beliña Alcalde Rubio
Interviewed in 2023
What inspired you to travel abroad?
My professional training has allowed me to work in similar organizations, with a high sense of solidarity and social justice based on strengthening the capacities of community members to access their rights in health and education. Working in Vive Perú allows me to feel that my work has an impact on the people and communities in which we intervene and that is very satisfying.
Rachel Jurkowski
Interviewed in 2023
Rachel first traveled to Peru to teach music to children. Later, she launched Vive Peru in 2011 with a deep desire to expand volunteer impact and to f...
Rachel Jurkowski
Interviewed in 2023
What inspired you to travel abroad?
After traveling to Peru in 2006 during a summer experience through the University of Notre Dame, I fell in love with Latin America and Peruvian culture. After graduation, I moved to Peru and began working teaching English and playing in the local symphony orchestra, but in my heart I really longed to do non-profit work.
Hlu Vang
Participated in 2018
Hlu is a twin and is the youngest of five including his twin. He has a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. He worked at Froedtert and the Medical Col...
Hlu Vang
Participated in 2018
Medicine. As a future health care professional in the United States, we see that we have too many resources that sometimes the U.S. does not know how to utilize them all efficiently or effectively. I wanted to go abroad to learn the different techniques, culture, and how doctors overseas are so well off with what they utilize.