Volunteer in Peru with Projects Abroad and address specific needs in local communities. You can contribute to long-term goals.
There are different volunteer options to choose from. You can support early childhood development at understaffed childcare centers, or help local teachers improve their English. Or, help us uncover the past on our Incan and Wari Archaeology Project. You can also help with important conservation work in the heart of the amazing Amazon Rainforest.
Most of our projects are based in Cuzco, but we also have a have a Conservation Project in the jungle. Our full-time staff in Peru are there to support you 24/7 if you need it, wherever you’re based.
There is a lot to see and do in your free time. You can visit the amazing Machu Picchu and soak in hot springs. Make the most of your trip and do as much as possible.
Projects available in Peru
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Volunteer in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru
From $3220 USD
Live in the Amazon Rainforest and help with vital conservation work
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 16 or over can join
- From 1 week

Medical Internship in Peru for Teenagers
From $2970 USD
Learn directly from doctors in hospitals and do health checks during outreaches with a group your age.
- Fixed dates during school break
- This project is only for 15-18 year olds
- From 2 weeks

Incan and Wari Archaeology Volunteering in Peru
From $2865 USD
Work with experienced archaeologists on ancient Incan and Wari excavation sites in Peru
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 16 or over can join
- From 2 weeks

Medical Internship in Peru
From $3355 USD
Observe and learn from local doctors at healthcare facilities in Peru and get international work experience
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 18 or over can join
- From 4 weeks

Volunteer Teaching in Peru
From $2065 USD
Work a at schools in Peru and help young students and teachers improve their English language skills
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 16 or over can join
- From 2 weeks

Rainforest Conservation Group Volunteer Trip to Peru
From $2970 USD
Live and work in the Amazon Rainforest with a group and become part of vital conservation efforts
- Fixed dates throughout the year
- Anyone aged 18 or over can join
- From 1 week

Archaeology Volunteering in Peru for Teenagers
From $3070 USD
Learn from archaeologists and work with a group to uncover ancient civilisations and history in Peru
- Fixed dates during school break
- This project is only for 15-18 year olds
- From 2 weeks

Childcare & Community Volunteer Work in Peru for Teenagers
From $2570 USD
Join a group of volunteers your age and support disadvantaged children and do community work while exploring Peru
- Fixed dates during school break
- This project is only for 15-18 year olds
- From 2 weeks

Learn Spanish in Peru
From $1970 USD
Learn Spanish and surround yourself with native speakers while living in a South American country
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 16 or over can join
- From 1 week
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Meet the team in Peru
Where we are based in Peru
All of our Peru volunteer opportunities, except for Conservation, are based in Cuzco. Our Conservation Project is further away near the town of Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon Rainforest.
Cusco
Cuzco is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. It was once the capital of the ancient Incan Empire. Today Cuzco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with archaeological remains and beautiful Spanish colonial architecture. It’s situated in the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range.
Peru is famous for its food. You can enjoy different dishes like the national dish, ceviche (raw fish cured in citrus juices and spiced with chili peppers). You’ll get plenty of time to explore the city. Walk down cobblestoned streets, or take a hike in the city’s surrounding lush green mountains. And no visit to Peru is complete without visiting the incredible Machu Picchu.
Puerto Maldonado
Our Rainforest Conservation Project is located in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, at the Taricaya Ecological Reserve. The closest town is Puerto Maldonado, and Taricaya is a one-hour boat trip down the Madre de Dios River.
You’ll be surrounded by vast jungles filled with wildlife. Picture yourself waking up every morning to the sounds of the rainforest, listening to monkeys jumping from tree to tree. You’ll get to experience the beauty of the rainforest from the highest canopy walkway in South America.