Historic Preservation Volunteer Programs

Human civilization is at an apex of innovation, technological innovation, and infrastructural development. Our modern global society is near unrecognizable from those of the ancient and medieval worlds. Yet, in order to understand the present and what the future may hold, we must always look to the past for guidance. Beyond the aesthetic beauty and wonder which timeworn structures continue to instill in us, preserving our history is of great importance to upholding the wisdom and perspective of humankind overtime. By volunteering in historic preservation you can help protect our past, and learn a lot doing it.

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Minimal archaeology involved

November 26, 2025by: Amanda Craddock - United KingdomProgram: Peru – Archaeology Volunteering in Sacred Valley of the Inca

8

I was excited when I read that I could expect to do 4-6 hours of archaeology Monday- Friday. And all the different tasks it would entail, such as excavation, artefact classification, etc. There was a warning about weeding, but I didn't expect to do it 10 days out of 12. Furthermore, the 'archaeology' was only for 2 hours a day. On one occasion it was only one hour. The people I stayed with were lovely and it's not their fault, it's the bureaucracy in Peru which you aren't warned about until you're already there! Basically because you're not qualified, you can only weed. There was no consistency, nearly everyday was somewhere different so there was no measure of progress. The only benefit was getting to see archaeological sites off the beaten track that tours don't cover. But every afternoon I was having to be creative to find something to do because I had 5 hours free time. There is only so much you can do in the middle of nowhere. This project was wildly missold and needs to be reevaluated.

Minimal archaeology involved

November 26, 2025by: Amanda Craddock - United KingdomProgram: Peru – Archaeology Volunteering in Sacred Valley of the Inca

8

I was excited when I read that I could expect to do 4-6 hours of archaeology Monday- Friday. And all the different tasks it would entail, such as excavation, artefact classification, etc. There was a warning about weeding, but I didn't expect to do it 10 days out of 12. Furthermore, the 'archaeology' was only for 2 hours a day. On one occasion it was only one hour. The people I stayed with were lovely and it's not their fault, it's the bureaucracy in Peru which you aren't warned about until you're already there! Basically because you're not qualified, you can only weed. There was no consistency, nearly everyday was somewhere different so there was no measure of progress. The only benefit was getting to see archaeological sites off the beaten track that tours don't cover. But every afternoon I was having to be creative to find something to do because I had 5 hours free time. There is only so much you can do in the middle of nowhere. This project was wildly missold and needs to be reevaluated.

Mrs

October 23, 2025by: Dignae Peter - TanzaniaProgram: Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide

10

New culture, new people, New Life. When we exchange our perspectives, ideas and plans to make a world better place for everyone. It's good to go different places it helps me view life in many directions