I was in the medical program in Cusco. It was good but it wasn’t what I was expecting. Most of the times you need to do just paper work and some nurses and doctors don’t want your help at all. But obviously there also were doctors and nurses who taught us a lot of procedures.
The house and the host family was amazing, they were so nice all the time and the food was amazing. The place is so clean and they can give you some advices about the bus, the downtown, food, etc.
Also you always feel protected and secure because the volunteer staff is always taking care of you and making sure you’re having a good time over there

The experience is sensational, the families help you in everything you need, the school where you are volunteering always takes your opinion into account and always asks you for advice on how to improve.
You can ask the organization for advice on what cultural activities you can do during your stay and they are always willing to help you.

Estuvo muy divertido todo lo que hicimos, la experiencia fue increíble. A pesar de que pensamos que nos dejarían hacer más cosas prácticas en la clínica, valió la pena todo. La familia fue increíble con nosotros, el lugar donde nos quedamos estuvo excelente, y Cusco en general es un lugar padrisimo con muchas cosas que hacer y gente increíble. Repetiría esta experiencia 100000 veces más!!!! Pudimos ir a muchos tours los fines de semana y entre semana conocer varias cosas, no te aburres ni un solo día aquí.

English Translation:
Everything we did was very fun, the experience was incredible. Even though we thought they would let us do more practical things in the clinic, it was all worth it. The family was amazing with us, the place where we stayed was excellent, and Cusco in general is a great place with many things to do and amazing people. I would repeat this experience 100,000 more times!!!! We were able to go on many tours on weekends and on weekdays learn various things, you don't get bored for a single day here.

I had the most incredible experience as my first time solo traveling! Volunteering solutions planned everything out and there was always someone available to ask questions so I never felt lost. I was able to fit in so many activities in just 2 weeks! The kids at the school were so cute and sweet and I’m so glad I was able to help in any way I could. My host family and the coordinators were all so helpful and kind and made sure I was happy and comfortable. They even made me a cake for my birthday:) Pilpintuwasi was the highlight of the trip I got a hands on experience with all the animals and had so much fun! I can’t wait to book my next adventure!

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!

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.

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.

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