Location
  • Peru
    • Cusco
Length
1 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Language
Spanish
Age Min.
17
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Host Family
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)

Pricing

Starting Price
475
Price Details
The costs include:
- 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
- Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
- Airport Pickup
- Orientation
- Accommodation
- Meals
What's Included
Accommodation Airport Transfers Meals
What's Not Included
Airfare Visa
Nov 16, 2023
May 06, 2023
88 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Volunteering Solutions, in association with the local organizations and NGOs, offers some interesting and affordable volunteering projects in the city of Cusco. Despite the popularity of Peru as a tourist destination, much of the population still lives in poverty, especially in rural areas. You can be a volunteer and meaningfully contribute towards the lives of these people. You can choose to volunteer for Teaching Project, Kindergarten Program, Disabled Care Project and others, depending on your areas of interest!

Students who wish to become dentists in future can also choose the Dental Elective Program and gain first-hand work experience by shadowing the professionals. Also, being such a culturally rich country, volunteering in Peru will help you to broaden your horizon and learn more about the country's history, heritage and lifestyle!

Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here. Learn more about how Volunteering Solutions is promoting ethical volunteering.

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Program Highlights

  • Choose from a range of 8 different programs available in Cusco, for a minimum duration of 1 week to a maximum of 24 weeks.
  • Get a chance to do some meaningful work and gain incredible experience.
  • Go and explore the Inca Trails - hike up to Machu Picchu, and walk down the trails of Sacred Valley.
  • Go for the Rainbow Mountains trek and be amazed by nature's beauty.
  • Learn more about Peruvian culture & heritage.

Popular Programs

Medical volunteer in peru

Volunteers working in the medical volunteering program make a genuine contribution to staff working within Peru’s health clinics and medical centers. Volunteers mainly work in medical clinics which provide care and treatment to the people residing in the poor and underprivileged areas of Cusco.

Program Reviews

4.79 Rating
based on 104 reviews
  • 5 rating 81.73%
  • 4 rating 15.38%
  • 3 rating 2.88%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Impact 4.45
  • Support 4.8
  • Fun 4.8
  • Value 4.55
  • Safety 4.85
Showing 17 - 24 of 104 reviews
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Francesca
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Esperienza magnifica

Vacanza bellissima che consiglierei.
La famiglia mi ha fatta sentire a casa dal primo giorno e mi ha aiutata a migliorare il mio spagnolo.
Il progetto con i bambini mi ha insegnato molto, lasciando comunque tempo libero per esplorare la città e fare nuove amicizie.
Nel weekend ho visitato la laguna blu, valle sacra e machupicchu. Tour completi e divertenti.
Le organizzatrici di volsol sono sempre state disponibili e gentili per qualsiasi dubbio o domanda.
Un viaggio che ricorderò per tutta la vita!

Pros
  • Vivere un’altra cultura
  • Aiutare i bambini
  • Visitare posti nuovi
Cons
  • A volte poche informazioni
35 people found this review helpful.
Response from Volunteering Solutions

Hello Francesca,
Thanks for leaving a review of your experience in Peru with Volunteering Solutions. We are glad that you had a fun time in Peru and enjoyed working at the project as well as the weekend tours arranged for you in the program.We are so glad you had an amazing experience in Peru!! We hope you can join us on another adventure in the near future.
Thanks
Team Vol Sol

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Nicholas
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Cusco adventure

My host family was absolutely amazing, they were so accommodating and made sure I was very safe and looked after. I truly felt at home while living with them.
I did not enjoy the volunteering part of the programme so I dropped it. The staff at the kindergarten couldn’t speak English - which wasn’t mentioned before I signed up, making communication very difficult.

On one of my tours the tour guide was also very rude and was not organised.

Overall I had a great time here, mostly thanks to my host family.

Pros
  • Free time
  • Adventures
  • Host family
Cons
  • Lack of communication
  • Volunteering not very impactful
  • Tours could be more organised
35 people found this review helpful.
Response from Volunteering Solutions

Hey Nicholas,
Thanks for leaving a review for your time in Peru program. Glad to know that you overall enjoyed your time in the Peru program. Unfortunately, you did the volunteer placement for just a couple of days and it would be a very short time in our opinion to judge a project placement. We are sorry that you did not enjoy the placement but it was primarily due to your language barrier and nothing to do with the project in itself. Thanks for participating in the program in Peru.
Thanks
Team VolSol

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Fabienne
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

2 weeks Cusco - que hermosa

I really enjoyed staying two weeks with a local family. I had everything that I needed, the food was delicious and they r ally cared about me and helped me, if necessary.
For sure the two weeks were running and I only got a little inside, however it was great. The kids in the kindergarten were very curious and handsome. The activities at the weekends were amazing and well organised. If I had questions, I could contact the organisators at any time. If you want to have a short inside, what volunteering means, this programm is perfect.

Pros
  • Feeling culture
  • Train my spanish
  • Live with a local family
Cons
  • did not always like the pedagogy of the teacher
40 people found this review helpful.
Response from Volunteering Solutions

Hello Fabienne,
Thank you so much for the review for the Peru trip !!! We hope to see you on another tour in the near future!! =) <3
Thanks
Team VolSol

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Brenda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Cusco fue maravilloso

GRACIAS por tan memorable experiencia. Las escuela, los niños, la casa en la que me hospedé, la comida, la coordinadora Kelly, todo fue excelente. Toda la experiencia fluyó en perfecto orden. Una semana memorable y gratificante.

Tener la oportunidad de compartir genuinamente con Perú, desde su verdad, con su gente y en sus comunidades, te permite entender mejor. Sentir la energía y apreciar los lujos de una ciudad que quedó perpetuada en el tiempo.

El crecimiento emocional, espiritual y personal que otorga la experiencia, no tiene precio.

Altamente recomendado, el programa es una forma accesible de viajar, llenando el alma.

Gracias otra vez,
Brenda Ortiz

Pros
  • Te sientes guiado y cuidado
  • Es costoefectivo
  • Experiencias genuina y auténtica en el pais
Cons
  • Requiere valentía
53 people found this review helpful.
Response from Volunteering Solutions

Hello Brenda,
Thanks for posting the lovely review. We are delighted to know that you had a memorable experience in Cusco and loved the whole program.We would love to have you back in our programs sometime soon.
Thanks
Team Volunteering Solutions

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Natasha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Voluntariado en Cusco, Perú

Mi voluntariado en Peru fue precioso. Estuve en una guardería por dos semanas y los niños eran muy especiales y dulces. Ayudamos a los niños con sus tareas y estudios. La familia con la Que estuve esas dos semanas fue increíble, todos muy atentos y la comida deliciosa. La estadía no pudo haber sido mejor. Además del voluntariado hicimos varios tours y la experiencia fue inolvidable, permite que el voluntariado sea muy dinámico. En general, una aventura y voluntariado increíble, lo haría todo de nuevo!!

59 people found this review helpful.
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Sebastián
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Una bella experiencia

La experiencia de un voluntariado en Cuzco fue hermosa en todos los aspectos, el lugar, las personas, los niños del jardín, la experiencia, la comida, los bellos destinos turísticos, todo en esta experiencia fue hermoso, no hay duda de que la repetiría.
La casa donde nos recibió doña Edith y sus hijas, nos brindaron un trato excelente y realmente nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Siempre fueron atentas a todas nuestras necesidades. Muy feliz y agradecido por haber vivido esta experiencia, gracias.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Disfruten al máximo la experiencia, es increíble!!
62 people found this review helpful.
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Micaela
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing weeks in Cusco

The best decision we could make! Recently, together with my sister, we participated in a teaching volunteer in Cusco, Peru. The whole experience was incredible. In the little school where we work, the children allowed us to spend some extraordinary weeks with their funny stories, games, and antics. The local staff was awesome, provided all the needed information, and always was available. The volunteer house was super lovely, cozy, and safe. The people were always very friendly and kind. The food offered is possibly one of the best things, everything was always delicious. On weekends we got to know the city and everything is truly impressive and unreal. The history that Cusco brings together is fascinating and the places even more so. To this add to know a wonder of the world! It is definitely an experience that we want to repeat.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
We would definitely choose to stay longer, there're so many places to know in Cusco that with not so much time it's impossible to know.
61 people found this review helpful.
Response from Volunteering Solutions

Hi Micaela,
Thanks for leaving us a wonderful review.It was great to have you and your sister in the program in Cusco. We are delighted to know that you have a great time in Cusco. We look forward to hosting you in more such adventures. All the best !!
Thanks
Team Volunteering Solutions

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Aureliane
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Extraordinary experience in Cusco

This is experience was like nothing I have ever done before. The coordinator on site was very helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly. My host family was kind, warm, welcoming and accommodating. The staff at the clinic was also kind, pedagogical, trusting and inquisitive (in the best possible way). I could tell everyone wanted me to have a good experience, not only at the project site but also in Cusco in general. There was more than enough free time to explore the area. Cusco is a beautiful city with a lot of history and has a lot to offer. I also had the opportunity to plan 2 day trips and a 2-day trip, which included a visit to the legendary must-see Machu Picchu! The experience was a great way for me to improve my spanish as I spoke it everyday with almost everyone I encountered.

What would you improve about this program?
I think the organisation at the clinic could be improved. On the first day I sat in a room for 2 hours with nothing to do. I spent a few days shadowing doctors, without evaluating patients by myself, which as a physician isn't very stimulating for me. I eventually asked my coordinator if anything could be done to improve this. I was placed in another area where an office was available for me to evaluate patients by myself. I felt a lot more useful and also felt like I learned more this way. However, the patient load is not that heavy at the clinic and I'm not sure how much having volunteers present actually helps them.
63 people found this review helpful.
Response from Volunteering Solutions

Hello Aureliane,
We are so glad you had an amazing experience in Peru!! We hope you can join us on another adventure in the near future.

Questions & Answers

The site says "Pre-med, nursing, and medical students" and biomedical science is like a pre-med degree, so we assume the answer is yes. Contacting the program for their answer is also never a bad idea :)

Yes they can do that.