Location
  • Peru
    • Lima
    • Cusco
Length
1 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Host Family Hostel
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
275
Price Details
Fully hosted experience from only $275 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
May 01, 2024
Apr 30, 2025
75 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Trusted by 136,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's #1 rated volunteer programs in Peru and 50+ destinations worldwide.

For the past 6 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.

Our affordable projects start from $23/day for your accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project placement and local support. Projects run year-round, with durations from 1-24 weeks. Choose from 18 popular projects, including Teaching English, Animal Care, Medical, Eco-Agriculture, Andean Immersion and Jungle Conservation 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.

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Program Highlights

  • Cheapest volunteer programs from $23/day for your accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project placement & local support.
  • Volunteer for 1-24 weeks, year round start dates most Mondays
  • 15+ years experience & only B Corp certified volunteer travel organization
  • Get free changes up to 14 days before you start with our flexible booking policy
  • Affordable way to earn college credit - gain 5 credits for only US$500!

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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

4.94 Rating
based on 128 reviews
  • 5 rating 96.09%
  • 4 rating 3.13%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0.78%
  • Impact 4.8
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.85
  • Value 4.85
  • Safety 4.85
Showing 65 - 72 of 128 reviews
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Kayleen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

It was awesome!

It was a great experience and I got to be involved in the culture and learn new things about Peruvians. I thought the local team in Peru did an amazing job and the in-house coordinator was really on top of the ball. I highly recommend this program to any one who wants a more affordable option. I do suggest bringing more money than you think you'll need just because I know I ended up spending more than I thought I would.

77 people found this review helpful.
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Kayleen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

It was excellent.

It was a great experience and I got to be involved in the culture and learn new things about Peruvians. I thought the local team in Peru did an amazing job and the in-house coordinator was really on top of the ball. I highly recommend this program to any one who wants a more affordable option. I do suggest bringing more money than you think you'll need just because I know I ended up spending more than I thought I would.

82 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Kayleen, thank you for taking the time to share your experience in Cusco! It's sounds like you had a wonderful experiencing the Peruvian culture. We would love to have you join us again soon! Courteney - IVHQ Program Manager.

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Julia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Cusco is so magical!

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81 people found this review helpful.
Machupicchu
Rebecca
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Childcare in Cusco

I have spent 4 weeks in Cusco in a childcare program. I was hosted by a wonderful family just ten minutes away from the city center. Maximo Nivel (the local office) was located exact in the center of Cusco and its staff was really helpful to me. I enjoyed spending time in the cafeteria and all the activities they organized for the volunteers, such as Salsa Class, Cooking Class and the Market Tour. My program was held just 40 minutes away from the office and I used to work with children aged 4-16. I used to spend there 4 hours in the afternoon, giving them food, helping them with their homework and playing games. One of my favorite day there was when we organized a Fashion Show with the children: it was very hard to keep the kids quiet but many important people were there, such as a major's delegate. I also spent my weekends traveling around Cusco, I have been to Machupicchu, Rainbow Mountain, Salt Mines and few other places. I loved spending time there and enjoyed so much meeting new people. I would really recommend to spend few weeks in Cusco, it is hard to manage the cold but it is definitely worth it!

81 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Rebecca, thanks for taking the time to share your experience in Cusco! It sounds you like you had a great time with the kids at your volunteering placement and the fashion show sounds fun! We look forward to having you join us again soon :) Courteney - IVHQ Program Manager

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Isabella
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Construction in Cusco

I loved volenteering in Cusco! I met so many new friends, immersed myself in a new culture, did some sight seeing, and helped a community out while doing so. I had never done construction before but I still felt useful and like my work made an impact thanks to the support from the field manager. Working was fun because I was surrounded by other volenteers who shared their stories. My home stay experience was the best. They made me feel at home with the best food, and clean and comfortable accommodations. I would recommend this project to anyone.

What would you improve about this program?
Tell volenteers in advance when they won’t have to work.
77 people found this review helpful.
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Lindsey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Cusco Peru

My five weeks in Cusco, were absolutely amazing. I loved waking up everyday to go and take care of a bunch loveable dogs. My host family was great and so were all of the friends I made along the way. Cusco is a great city for travel and adventures because it’s super close to Macchu Pichu, Montana de Colores and tons of cool Incan ruins and beautiful landscapes. Peru is a beautiful country with lots to offer make sure that you come with good outdoor shoes and an adventurous spirit 10/10 would recommend.

83 people found this review helpful.
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Haylee
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Knowledge and Experience Galore

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What would you improve about this program?
The medical program could use a partnership with a doctor and set schedules every week.
85 people found this review helpful.
Makana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Special Needs Care-Cusco

This was my first time traveling abroad alone as well as participation in a volunteering program. From the start of my journey to the end, IVHQ made me feel very welcome and safe and were very organized. From the airport transfer to the orientation, the home stay and the volunteering program itself, they had my back. IVHQ uses Maximo Nivel in Peru and the entire staff were there to answer my questions, gave me advice for reasonable taxi services and taught me Spanish through the Spanish lessons they offer. My Spanish teacher was very good. I knew where to book my weekend travels and met very nice people along the way. As an older traveler (51) I felt right at home and connected with like minded individuals. The children at the home I worked at were beautiful and taught me so much about the simplicity of life itself with their smiles and joy to see me. I highly recommend IVHQ and plan to volunteer again in another country. Sincerely, Makana Busher

72 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Makana, Thanks for sharing about your experience on the Peru - Cusco Program! It's awesome to hear that you found your volunteering placement meaningful and that you were well-supported by the local team during your stay. We can’t wait to have you back!

Questions & Answers

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.

There was a wide range of ages! I think you have to be 18 to do this program, and we had 18 year olds, people in their 20s, and we had one or two people in their late 20s/early 30s.

Yes, we can accommodate families on our volunteer programs and our local team can make arrangements to ensure you are accommodated and placed on a project together. To apply to volunteer abroad as a family, one person needs to complete the application process first and select ‘Yes’ to the question ‘Will you be volunteering with a friend, family member or group?’ within the application form. They...

Hi Laurie, according to the IVHQ website, "Volunteers in Lima are accommodated with other volunteers, in either a​volunteer house run by a the local coordinator's family or in a homestay." "Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)." I did an IVHQ program myself and both of those were included in the program.