- Peru
- Cusco
About Program
Volunteer in Peru with Plan My Gap Year – an award-winning, international volunteer abroad organisation with programs based in Cusco, Peru. PMGY provides safe, trusted and affordable programs overseas, with a wide range of volunteer projects in Peru, including Childcare • Dog Rescue • Wildlife • English Teaching • Language Immersion & Medical opportunities.
PMGY Peru is located in the stunning town of Cusco in the Peruvian Andes. The Peru volunteer programs start on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month. Our projects in Peru run across the year and participants can join us from 1-12 weeks. Volunteers in Peru are provided with an extensive pre-departure support service, airport pick-up, orientation, meals, volunteer accommodation and local support.
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Impact
Ethical Impact
For this reason, PMGY does not provide volunteer opportunities in orphanages in any of our locations. Research and studies have shown that visiting and volunteering in orphanages has the potential to generate an industry that separates children from their families. In turn, putting children at increased risk of neglect and abuse. Therefore, we do not support these institutions with our volunteer network.
Instead, we focus on offering alternative childcare volunteer opportunities whereby children come to and from the placement setting each day. In other words, our local teams collaborate with childcare projects which do not offer any form of residential care. These are safe, responsible, and vetted projects, where participants continue to provide valued assistance supporting local staff.
Program Highlights
- Most Affordable – PMGY’s programs are accessible to everyone who wants to make a difference, through low fees and high-impact projects.
- Best Support – Our international and local teams provide extensive around the clock services to assist you every step of your PMGY adventure.
- Safety Prioritised – With safety a PMGY number-1 priority, we have taken all necessary precautions to ensure our programs are as safe and structured as possible.
- Extraordinary Experiences – With PMGY, you have the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in amazing cultural and travel experiences, ensuring you leave with unforgettable memories.
- Friendships for Life – Your PMGY experience not only opens up a doorway for new experiences and exciting memories, but also life-long friendships when meeting new people from around the world.
Popular Programs
Spend your time providing love and care to kids. Apply yourself on a program that gives you creativity to provide a fun project for little ones in need!
Get up close and personal while helping create a better life for Cusco's street dogs. If you love dogs this is a great way to give back and make an impact!
Be the reason for young aged students to smile. The basic education provided in the local school system isn’t enough, the children need volunteers like you.
What better way to learn a language than to surround yourself in the culture interacting with its people and traditions!
Get first-hand experience in both public and private clinics in Cusco! This project will provide volunteers an insight of the Peruvian healthcare system.
Help care for a variety of different species of animals, who may be endangered, poached or displaced from their natural habitat.
Embark on this stunning trip across Costa Rica, Ecuador & Peru where you are guaranteed to experience all aspects of South American lifestyle and culture.
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Location
Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture.
