Volunteer in Peru with Projects Abroad and address specific needs in local communities. You can contribute to long-term goals.
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 discover your wild side by helping with conservation efforts in the heart of the amazing Amazon Rainforest like well-known veterinarian, Dr Evan Antin, did on an episode of the Animal Planet series, 'Evan Goes Wild'.
Most of our projects are based in Cusco, 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.
Looking to become a Teaching volunteer in Peru? You can support Peru's Ministry of Education teacher training, starting January 7 2024. Learn more.
Projects available in Peru
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Gap Adventure: Peru & Bolivia (10 Weeks)
See this project- Price: $10,295 USD for 10 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $1,130 USD
- Start Date: Throughout the year
- Minimum Duration: 10 weeks
- Ages: 17-24
Medical Program for Pre-Med Students in Peru
See this project- Price: $3,395 USD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $800 USD
- Start Date: June and July
- Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
- Ages: 18 or over
Gap Project: Peru & Galapagos Islands
See this project- Price: $7,895 USD for 8 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $300 USD
- Start Date: Throughout the year
- Minimum Duration: 8 weeks
- Ages: 17-24
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Where we are based in Peru
All of our Peru volunteer opportunities, except for Conservation, are based in Cusco. Our Conservation Project is further away near the town of Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon Rainforest.
Cusco
Cusco is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. It was once the capital of the ancient Incan Empire. Today Cusco 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.
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Safety and staff support
Your safety and security is our prime concern. We have many procedures and systems to ensure you have the support you need to enjoy your trip with peace of mind. Our Projects Abroad staff are available 24 hours a day to help, and will be on hand to make sure you settle in well at your accommodation and placement. If you encounter any problems, they will be available to help at any time.
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This placement is fully researched, safety audited, and risk assessed in accordance with the British Standard BS8848 for the Adventure Travel Sector.