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Peru, a multicultural country with a unique diversity of fauna and flora,
several languages, mining reserves with great potential and exceptional cuisine,
has much to offer its visitors. Although Peru has experienced economic growth
and stability in recent years, millions of Peruvians still live either in
poverty or extreme poverty. Around fifty percent of the country’s population is
living under the poverty line and of that number 20% find themselves living in
extreme poverty. This is an opportunity for you to make a difference and to be
part of the solution. Our programs enable you to work to serve the community as
you get to know the people, places, sounds and flavors of Peru. For those who
would like to work as a volunteer in South America, we offer programs developed
to suit your availability or ability to lend a helping hand and/or work with the
community. We develop each of our programs by taking into account your
preferences and abilities. Whether you are traveling alone, with your family, on
vacation or on a medical mission, we can organize a rewarding experience for you
as a volunteer. We offer the following volunteer opportunities:
- Taking care of children / Orphanage and health clinic
projects
Be a volunteer working with children at an orphanage, health clinic and with
street children. As a volunteer you will assist in the daily care of the
children, and your tasks will include: helping to feed the children, teaching
them in language classes, playing, reading with them, singing, art classes and
sharing your love and attention with these very young people who are waiting to
meet you.
- Educational and vocational projects
Be a volunteer working with children in kindergarten, primary schools and
high schools. You will teach them English, math, science, geography and your
culture and traditions, as well as technical skills such as carpentry,
electronics and computer skills.
- Medical and dental projects
Be a volunteer in rural clinics and hospitals in remote communities far from
the cities. These medical projects are available to doctors, dentists, nurses,
nursing technicians and all those who would like to help. This project is also
open to medical students and nursing students. All volunteers should send a copy
of their credentials or diplomas relevant to their profession and/or vocation.
- Development, construction and community projects
Be a volunteer and help women in construction projects within the community.
Volunteers are needed for heavy labor, fieldwork, etc.
- Environmental conservation projects
Be a volunteer in a national park or reserve, studying, carrying out research
or helping in the protection and conservation of species in danger of
extinction, with the principal objectives being research, recovery and the
reintroduction of native species into their natural habitat.
- Learn the language and culture
We give you the opportunity to be part of the culture and to learn the
Spanish language. You will be given classes by native speaking teachers and,
best of all, you will be living with families in local
guesthouses
Write to us and we will help you to help
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