Location
  • Peru
    • Arequipa
    • Cusco
    • Iquitos
Length
1 to 12 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
16
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse Host Family
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30)

Pricing

Starting Price
285
Price Details
What is included program fee?
Airport pick-up in the volunteer location, orientation, accommodation in a homestay (shared bedrooms) and/or volunteer house, 3 meals per day from Monday to Saturday, support from the local staff, program supervision, in-country 24/7 emergency support, and in-country administration costs.

Registration fee is only $149 and covers marketing costs, pre-placement support from our staff, a complete country information guide, volunteer training booklet, fundraising guides and tips, administration costs, travel to run inspection visits in all locations, communication costs, and office staff.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
Jan 16, 2020
Sep 13, 2019
8 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Iko Poran offers a wide range of flexible volunteer programs in Peru: Medical, Child Development, Childcare, Community Development, Construction & Renovation, Teaching, and amazing Andean Experience or Jungle immersion.

3 different amazing locations to choose from:
- Arequipa, the white city also known as the Rome of South America;
- Cusco, the home of the Inca Empire steeped in rich heritage;
- Iquitos, the capital of the Peruvian Amazon, surrounded by a diverse array of flora and fauna.

- Arrival dates: 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month
- You can choose to volunteer from 1 to 12 weeks
- Weekends off to relax and explore around
- Volunteers pay their program fee directly to the local organization.
- Volunteers have a unique experience of by actively participating in developing communities for a fairer world while creating a rich personal opportunity for cultural exchange.
- Volunteers have the chance to experience Peru from a community perspective.

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Program Highlights

  • Volunteerism should not be expensive for the ones with good hearts that want to lend a hand.
  • Only international volunteer organization based in a developing country that also runs its own developing projects. Most of other providers are profit-oriented traveling companies based in First World nations.
  • Most affordable registration fees, only $ 149 ! Program fees starting at only $405 for 2 weeks
  • Volunteers receive a cultural orientation and 24x7 support by the local staff
  • We are not targeting any surplus revenues. All money charged is used to further achieve our mission and contribute to our local programs

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Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 7 reviews
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  • Impact 4.75
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.75
  • Value 4.85
  • Safety 5
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Felipe
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience in Cusco- Peru

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be ready to improve your english/spanish language
124 people found this review helpful.
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Albane
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Volunteering at a special-needs college

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127 people found this review helpful.
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Albane
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An authentic intense experience in Peru

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125 people found this review helpful.
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Cristina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Totally recommended!

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What would you improve about this program?

120 people found this review helpful.
Eduarda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Padre Cocha

I traveled by Iko Poran to Iquitos Peru on March of this year. I volunteered there for one week as assistant of kindengarden teacher in Padre Cocha, where it is an small amazonian village.
This trip was an amazing experience for me .
The kids are lovely , I was completely imerge in the local cultural, that way I practice a lot my spanish. Also if you are looking for a place where you can rest, be in contact with the nature and learn more about the local , this trip will be perfect for you. Jenny and her family are excellent holsts .

127 people found this review helpful.
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Marco
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching assistant in Padre Cocha

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What would you improve about this program?
In terms of organization, everything has been absolutely perfect. Things ended up being different from what initially planned, but the organizers have successfully worked around these unexpected circumstances and everything run smoothly.
The only thing I feel like saying, is that it should be specified that this project takes place in Padre Cocha rather than Iquitos, which in my opinion makes it even more appealing.
120 people found this review helpful.
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Adriana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My time in Cusco

I spent two weeks as a teaching assistant at a rural kindergarden. The experience was way different than I expected.

The children live very difficult family circunstances and you have to be ready to see and hear someheartbreaking experiences. Nonetheless they are very loving and affectionate to volunteers so you instantaneously feel welcomed. Then is up to you how you want to make an impact.
In my experience I came to the realisation that you cannot educate them in two weeks, and what these children really needed was love and support.

I recommend Iko Poran for this type of program because they offer support at all times if any doubts or concerns arise.
I was able to contact the Peruvian based advisor by whatsapp at al times regrding my situation and even touristic doubts and the host family was always there for a chat if you are having trouble adjusting.

126 people found this review helpful.
Response from Iko Poran Volunteer Abroad - IKPVA

Hi Adriana,
Thank you for your review! It's always a pleasure to know more about each volunteer experience. It can be heartbreaking to see how some of the children's living conditions are. We are glad to hear that you could also see the beauty in the love and affection these children are able to give. 2 weeks can feel that's not enough time, but if that's all you can give it's for sure a positive impact in both sides (these children's life and your life). Happy to hear you had support when you needed.
Thank you for choosing Iko Poran.
Just a reminder that you have 50% discount on future registration fees.
We wish you all the best.
Iko Poran team.

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