Volunteer in Peru: Medicine, Childcare, Teaching, and Animal Rescue
- Peru
About Program
Get hands-on experience protecting endangered wildlife in the Amazon rainforest or teach English in the beautiful Andes! Work alongside doctors and nurses at an Andean medical clinic, manage a social tourism organization, or care for children from remote areas of the Amazon jungle! Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it with NGO Taxi.
As a NGO Taxi volunteer you will experience unparalleled insight into Peruvian culture through a life-changing volunteering experience, while partaking in exciting adventure tours and polishing your Spanish skills. Our programs are an amazing way to connect with the rich culture of Peru, while helping local communities or protecting precious and diverse wildlife.
Our rainforests and their surrounding communities need us now more than ever - join us!
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Program Highlights
- Many of our programs include intensive Spanish courses– a great way to boost your language skills.
- We offer a number of tours so you can explore the adventurous side of Peru on your days off!
- Most of our programs last a minimum of 4 weeks, giving you time to truly integrate into the community and develop your skills.
- We run programs year-round, starting on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
- 24/7 in-country support.
Program Impact
We at NGO Taxi seek to provide long-term, sustainable solutions to serious problems affecting the Amazon Rainforest and surrounding communities. Our projects focus on rescuing and rehabilitating endangered wildlife affected by deforestation and trafficking, providing rural communities with healthcare support, and improving English language education to help locals find work in the tourism industry.
Popular Programs
Help us in the fight against illegal logging and poaching in the Amazon Rainforest!
The Jungle Camp is located on a part of the rainforest owned and protected by a researcher and scientist. You will help him with his efforts in reforestation, education of volunteers and the local community, and data collection for scientists and biologists. Your work will not only preserve incredible Amazon flora and fauna but also protect the rich heritage of the indigenous people who live here.
Join an indigenous Harakmbut family in their efforts to rescue and rehabilitate rare and endangered animals!
Be a part of the ongoing work against animal trafficking: find and rescue injured or illegally taken animals, aid in their medical care and rehabilitation, and help release them back into the wild when they're ready. There's no better place to get hands-on experience with some of the most exquisite wildlife in the world!
Near Cusco and Machu Picchu, the ability to speak English is essential to finding a well-paying job in the tourism industry. Join us in one of four schools in the Andes to help children gain better access to English language education!
As a volunteer teaching assistant, you will work alongside a teacher to plan and deliver lessons, support and motivate students, give one-on-one help, and organize activities inside and outside the classroom.
Get hands-on experience working alongside doctors and nurses in a medical clinic in the Peruvian Andes!
Learn all about the daily work of running a rural health clinic and gain insight into the medical and logistical issues of developing countries in South America.
Make a difference in children's lives, in one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Peru!
At the shelter, you will help care for children and adolescents from remote and impoverished Amazon communities. Help keep the facility tidy and running, organize and lead group activities and sports, and assist in the children's educational needs...all while learning about their lives in the jungle!
Questions & Answers
Staff Interviews
These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.
Location
Peru is treasured for its gastronomy, Incan history, and stunning Andes mountains. As you travel, you will notice the pride the Peruvians have for their heritage of having been not only the Incan empire but Spain's South American empire. Peru's eco-tourism is growing the quickest of any South American country. If you are looking to tap into a currently less-frequented travel destination, pick Peru.
