Peru Volunteer Programs from $25/day | Most Affordable & Trusted
Peru Volunteer Programs from $25/day | Most Affordable & Trusted
Location
  • Peru
    • Lima
    • Cusco
Length
1 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse Host Family
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

$330
Price Details
Fully hosted experience from only $330 for 1 week - this includes accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, orientation and 24/7 in-country support.
What's Included
Accommodation Some Accommodation Airport Transfers Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
Aug 19, 2026
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About Program

Eager to aid in the conservation of the Amazon Rainforest? What about living with a Peruvian family in the Andes and engaging in Andean culture? Whatever your interests, Peru has over 20 projects for you to choose from.

Trusted by 160,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's #1 rated volunteer programs in Peru and 50+ destinations worldwide.
For the past 7 years, we've won the "Top Volunteer Abroad Provider Award" from GoOverseas, so you can trust that you're in the safest hands with IVHQ in Peru.

Projects run year-round, with durations from 1-24 weeks. Choose from 20 popular projects based in the capital, Lima, or the Andean city of Cusco. Plus, you’ll stay with other like-minded, impact-focused travelers from around the world (private room options available).

With IVHQ’s superior pre-departure support services, you’ll gain exclusive access to your own Volunteer Travel Specialist, comprehensive preparation tools and volunteer training before you leave home.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Volunteers consistently praise the strong support from local staff and the organization, comfortable homestays, and meaningful work with children and communities.

Program Highlights

  • 15+ years experience & B Corp certified volunteer travel organization
  • Cheapest volunteer programs from $25/day for your accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project placement & local support.
  • Affordable way to earn college credit - gain 5 credits for only US$500!
  • Unique projects such as 'Amazon Jungle Conservation' and 'Andean Immersion'.
  • Exhilarating tours and experiences available, including Machu Picchu tours, Rainbow Mountain treks and a 1-week Mini Adventure.

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Popular Programs

Volunteer in Peru with IVHQ

As a Childcare Volunteer, you'll work in community centers, schools and kindergartens providing individual attention and support to local children. Tasks include playing with children, organizing games and activities, assisting with homework, English classes and educating children about hygiene. You’ll be helping children aged between 3-7 years old, most of whom come from low-income families. Volunteers work closely with local staff, so don’t need prior childcare experience.

Volunteer in Peru with IVHQ

If you're an aspiring medical professional, this is a unique opportunity to assist local nurses and doctors with a range of tasks while learning about the healthcare system in Cusco. Pre-medical and lesser experienced students are able to assist local staff in routine jobs, while students in your third year of study or above, or qualified medical professionals are able to help with more hands-on tasks.

Volunteer in Peru with IVHQ

Tourism forms an integral part of the local economy in Peru, the ability to speak English gives locals a genuine opportunity to support themselves and find work. As an English Teaching volunteer, you’ll help with English lessons in local schools and community centers. Work varies but generally consists of tutoring, setting up small workshops, assisting local teachers and organizing educational games and activities.

Volunteer in Peru with IVHQ

This is a unique volunteering project in that your contribution as a volunteer is three-fold: your volunteering assists with construction and renovation tasks, your fees help to pay for materials, and the end product can then be used to host other important community projects. Volunteers help local building projects that would otherwise not be completed, lending time and funds to see them through to completion. Construction & Renovation

Volunteer in Peru with IVHQ

As a Jungle Conservation volunteer, you'll be based in the heart of the jungle, contributing to the preservation of the landscape and animals that call it home. You’ll get a rare insight into the rich Peruvian biodiversity while providing a valuable contribution on tasks including reforestation, trail conservation, home-base maintenance, animal inventories and research projects.

Program Reviews

4.90 Rating
based on 148 reviews
  • 5 rating 93.24%
  • 4 rating 5.41%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0.68%
  • 1 rating 0.68%
  • Impact 4.75
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.85
  • Value 4.8
  • Safety 4.85
Showing 1 - 8 of 148 reviews
Niamh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IVHQ Volunteering in Mexico with turtles and crocodiles

The support I received before going and while on the trip was really helpful, especially the programme guide, which included everything I needed to know about the trip. The opportunity to participate in IVHQ zoom calls before going was also helpful as it gave me more information and gives you the chance to ask any questions. I had an amazing experience volunteering with the turtles and crocodiles in La Ventanilla and learning about their conservation measures. Everyone there was so kind and friendly, and although I was nervous about travelling solo beforehand, they made me feel so welcome and safe. The food was delicious, and the accommodation was really nice. One thing I would say to anyone going on the project is to plan your transport back to the airport in advance. I found arranging this on my own quite difficult, especially with the language barrier, so I would recommend considering this before leaving for the project. Overall, I had an amazing experience and will definitely be booking another volunteer trip with IVHQ in the future!

60 people found this review helpful.
Tracy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

First time traveling!

I think the experience made me feel confident in working with other team members abroad. The experience overall was rewarding and I would definitely go to Peru again and also try more volunteer opportunities! I especially enjoyed my visit at Museo Larco, the set up was very creative and the garden was beautiful! I think with having certain destinations in mind prior to arrival would make the planning less stressful but also have a few other destinations in mind, thus making the most of my experience there.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I think perhaps get wifi and also prepare for the language barriers beforehand.
Pros
  • Friendly staff
  • Friendly volunteers
  • Accommodation was resourceful
What other participants should know
  • Easy to get lost
  • No water station
  • Traffic can be a bit unsafe
61 people found this review helpful.
Kay
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IVHQ volunteering at Cusco

I have a wonderful experience volunteering at Cusco. The volunteer project was medical care at a free clinic. It’s a life changing experience to see what other countries medical care like. The program coordinator addressed my concerns and communicate with me throughout the program. The home stay family are very lovely. Only thing is hot water in the shower issue, and the home stay family had tried to help me with the issue. Highly recommend to join the program. It’s worth a while. I enjoyed the trip very much.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing I did was helping the nurses making cotton balls and 4x4 at the free clinic. This experience makes me so grateful for what I have in the USA.
Pros
  • Very supportive system
  • Experiencing different cultures
  • Meeting nice people all around the world
What other participants should know
  • The home stay conditions might not be as comfortable as at home
  • Taking bus to the site might be far and uncomfortable
111 people found this review helpful.
Keira
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible Experience Working with Dogs in Lima!

I loved getting to know all the people and animals in Lima, Peru! The experience was so fun and easy, with only a few hours a day taking care of the dogs, cleaning, walking, feeding, and bathing them . Then the evenings were free to explore the beautiful city of Lima, practice Spanish, and hangout with other volunteers. Lots of free time on the weekends as well to go on those longer all-day excursions. I went to Cusco twice on the weekends. IVHQ provide comfortable accommodation and great meals during my stay. Thank you!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice to future travelers is to get out of your comfort zone and try things you wouldn't normally do! Whether that being trying a new food or a new activity, it's fun to push yourself and you learn more about yourself while doing so. If anyone asks you if you want to go somewhere and do something, say yes! I had so much fun joining the other volunteers on their activities throughout my stay in Peru. Some of the fun things I joined others on was sand boarding in Huacachina, swimming with sea lions in Paracas, and enjoying the nightlife of Barranco!
Pros
  • Met lots of new, long-lasting connections with people, the other volunteers and locals too!
  • Learned how to navigate a foreign country by myself
  • Practicing Spanish and having conversations with the other volunteers and the locals was so much fun!
What other participants should know
  • I got lost a couple times.
  • I spent way too much money on Ubers, because I didn't use the bus system sooner.
  • I got very sunburnt because I didn't use sunscreen one day.
99 people found this review helpful.
Chona
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Cusco

It was my first volunteer abroad. I found IVHQ online and instantly believed and trusted the organization. The support I received from the preparation to my volunteering days were seamless. They are doing a noble job in connecting those who are looking to serve to those who are in need. I volunteered for 1 wk as I have limited days off work but I wish that someday I could do more. My accommodation was lovely, I met good people, both locals and volunteers alike. I have always wanted to serve and I may have found another way to do it. Thanks to IVHQ.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Altitude sickness. Don’t panic! Prepare yourself by knowing what needs to be done before and when you actually experience it. Drink water, give yourself some time to adjust before hitting higher altitudes, aka rainbow mountain. Coca candy helps. I am one who never takes medicines but I took a daily dose of “medicina para dolor de cabeza”.
Pros
  • Beautiful children at the day cae
  • Great food
  • Macchu Picchu
What other participants should know
  • None
  • None
  • None
111 people found this review helpful.
Chris
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I so look forward to working with them again!

I have worked with IVHQ twice now and both times they have proven themselves to be outstanding in the ways of communication, preparation and accuracy. I would highly recommend IVHQ as a way to explore the world with ease and confidence. When I was in Peru I missed IVHQ by just a couple of days as they were traveling to meet and evaluate the host group that we were actually working with. This diligence on maintaining proper communication I feel represents how IVHQ has the ability to accurately relay what to expect to the volunteers that choose to partner with IVHQ.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Trust in the organization and in your host team to know what they are doing.
Pros
  • Getting to learn new cultures
  • Seeing new areas of the world
  • Learning from the experience of others
What other participants should know
  • Sometimes too much downtime
111 people found this review helpful.
Anne
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Peru Medical

Speaking fluent Spanish made my experience much better as I could communicate fully with the staff at the clinic. The best day was a cancer awareness campaigner my speciality is breast cancer so I was able to assess all the ladies.

Local team was very helpful my host family was the best their children were lovely. I enjoyed visiting all the amazing places in the area Cusco has a great variety of sites museums etc. Very safe area too. The local team very informative introduction and we’re always available they would always check up to see if I was ok

I would advise people to learn Spanish before they go

What was your funniest moment?
Taking clothes to the laundry and forgetting the address had to wander the streets looking for it to collect my clothes
Pros
  • Host family
  • Fund raising for the elderly
  • Historical sites
What other participants should know
  • Not being able to do a lot of hands on work
  • No kitchen facilities not even a kettle
  • None
120 people found this review helpful.
Luca
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IVHQ is the best volunteer trip website!

They make applying easy, prepare you fully for your experience and have great locations and help you along the way and even during your trip. If youre unsure about going, I totally recommend it. It has been the best experiences I have ever had volunteering, they make you feel safe, have fun, and have many great extracurriculars to enjoy while on your trips, they also have activities you can book to connect with the local culture. This is a awesome company and I reccomend it 100%!! Please book with them!!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Camote - Sweet potato
Pros
  • Nice staff
  • Good Locations
  • Great projects
What other participants should know
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
115 people found this review helpful.

Community Questions

Yeah! I actually got there earlier than the program started and went out in Lima on my own. During the program, yes we went out to different bars/discotecas. During the week, however, we had a curfew of 11pm.

Yeah! I actually got there earlier than the program started and went out in Lima on my own. During the program, yes we went out to different bars/discotecas. During the week, however, we had a curfew of 11pm.

Yeah! I actually got there earlier than the program started and went out in Lima on my own. During the program, yes we went out to different bars/discotecas. During the week, however, we had a curfew of 11pm.

Yeah! I actually got there earlier than the program started and went out in Lima on my own. During the program, yes we went out to different bars/discotecas. During the week, however, we had a curfew of 11pm.