Conservation Volunteering in Sacred Valley, Peru

Volunteers live with a local family in a Quechua-speaking rural community and help with their daily tasks while experiencing traditional Andean life first hand. You may assist with farming and agricultural work such as planting or harvesting potatoes, quinoa or corn, caring for livestock, or helping with animal husbandry. You could help with domestic chores, general farm and house maintenance, or simple building tasks. In some placements you may learn traditional weaving techniques and natural dyeing, help prepare textiles for local markets, or support educational activities including teaching English. This program is ideal for volunteers who enjoy rural life, are flexible, open-minded and ready to adapt to basic living conditions. No previous experience is required because local families provide guidance and training. Volunteers should be prepared to embrace local customs, participate in everyday routines, and contribute with energy and respect. During free time you can explore the surrounding Andean villages and valleys, enjoy traditional mountain scenery, immerse yourself in local culture, learn about Quechua traditions, taste regional food, and visit nearby historic sites.

Volunteer in conservation projects in Peru! These include reforestation, eco-agriculture, and bio-diversity inventories, wherein you provide assistance to local projects in the Amazon Jungle. Other projects include ecotourism and animal care in and around the historic city of Cusco, as well as rural communities in the Andean Mountains. Volunteers working on conservation projects are supervised by professional environmentalists, researchers, and other professionals. 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 credits via our School of Record. Volunteers must be over 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. We require background checks and proof of medical insurance.

Embark on a six-day volunteering trip at an ecological reserve in the extremely dense and diverse Amazon rainforest combined with guided tours around the southern region of Peru! For those who are interested in rainforest conversation and experiencing the wonders of Peru, this is the perfect trip for you. Just two of the exciting activities that will take place are exploring Maras and Moray on a four-by-four motorbike tour and training to the entrancing ruins of Machu Picchu. The volunteer work you will engage in is work at an ecological reserve under the supervision of nature experts and biologists in the area. Tasks may include but are not limited to assisting the animal rescue center, conducting biodiversity research, assisting in turtle repopulation efforts, and maintenance of rescue center trails. There are many exciting travel highlights to consider such as a tour of the Valley of the Incas and a visit to Machu Picchu!

Experience the road less traveled on a Peru adventure! Get to know the Peruvian culture in an authentic way through a homestay in Calca. Here, you work alongside community members on sustainable service projects; get ready to apply your Spanish skills in a real-life context! Beyond an unforgettable and authentic community collaboration, you discover all the wonders of Peru on this teen travel program. Get your camera ready for breathtaking views of Machu Picchu and explore the small city of Cusco through markets, sights, and more!