Volunteer Abroad in Peru: Peruvian Volunteer Abroad Programs

International Volunteer HQ

Volunteer in Lima, Peru with International Volunteer HQ today! IVHQ is the most affordable volunteer organization in the world, sending over 5500 volunteers abroad each year. IVHQ Lima is located on the coast of Peru and has a mild and comfortable climate. It is the capital city of Peru and as such has a wide social and economic divide between the rich areas and the poor areas. We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available in Lima including Orphanage work (both children’s homes and special needs centres), Medical placements and Teaching English placements. These programs operate throughout the year and are always in need of volunteers, so join us today!

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Volunteering Solutions

Peru is situated on the Western side of South America. Our Volunteer Projects in Peru are located in the capital city of Lima, Fascinating City of Cusco, the ‘White City’ – Arequipa and Picso. Come to the beautiful country of PERU and explore the land of ancient civilizations and numerous World Heritage Sites.

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Basecamp International Centers

Our Volunteer Abroad program in Peru needs volunteer help with building, social, conservation, health, medical and teaching programs. Unlike most countries that are divided along latitudinal lines, Peru finds itself a great melting pot of diverse environments because it is bisected by the Cordillera de los Andes.

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UBELONG

Volunteer abroad with UBELONG. It offers safe and extremely affordable volunteering opportunities in Asia, Latin America and Africa. It is based in Washington, DC and led by volunteers and leading professors. You will not find a more affordable, professional and supportive volunteering organization.

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ELI-Experiential Learning International

Experience the incredible beauty and culture of Peru while working with local organizations and gaining a deep understanding of the people and culture. Volunteers and interns work in community run organizations, gaining firsthand knowledge of the complex development issues Peru is facing. Participants have plenty of time to explore the country during the weekends. Peru has almost endless possibilities for adventure.

Global Volunteer Network

Volunteer in Peru! Over 15,500 Volunteers!
Get involved in childcare, teaching, construction, healthcare and conservation projects, located in Cusco, the historical capital of the Inca Empire. Peru boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in South America and volunteers will primarily b...

Cross-Cultural Solutions

Peru is a country of amazing physical beauty, home to nearly a tenth of the world's rainforests, a long coastline along the South Pacific Ocean, and the Andes Mountains.

Projects Abroad

Our projects in Peru are available for anyone interested in volunteering in the developing world, including those on a college summer break, gap year, career break or volunteer vacation.

Globalteer

Peru Kids Project
Globalteer is a registered charity in the UK providing ethical and affordable volunteering with the amazing children of Peru. The Peru Kids project is based high in the Andes mountain range in the city of Cusco, the oldest continually inhabited city ...

GeoVisions

A key trait for volunteers in this project is to have patience, creativity, and energy to play with the children. Initiative and enthusiasm are also important to success in the classroom. Spanish is not mandatory; however it helps with the children’s experience in the classroom. Volunteers will stay with Peruvian families specially selected for this program.

Love Volunteers

Love Volunteers' partner in Peru urgently needs volunteers for it programs in Cusco and other regions. Working closely with our local partner, we offer the chance to teach, work with children in orphanages and undertake medical placements, as well as a number of other programs. Your efforts as a volunteer will drastically improve the lives of people in the local communities.

Maximo Nivel

The majority of our volunteer and internship projects take place in Cusco, Peru, San Jose, Costa Rica, and La Antigua, Guatemala.

Global Volunteers

Teach and Care for Children in Peru
You can be THE difference in a child's life! Work with us in an orphanage or boys' home to improve educational and social opportunities for young students. Read books in English, help them with art work, assist teachers with recreational activities, ...

Peru's Challenge

Volunteer and Travel in Peru
The Peru's Challenge Program is different from most volunteer programs as it offers a complete volunteer and travel package. Each package is designed to offer you the opportunity to affordably travel in South America while contributing directly to lo...

Kaya Responsible Travel

Kaya aims to bring together the quality and impact of grass roots projects with the breadth of choice, quality of structure and organization and level of service that enables everyone the opportunity to contribute to positive action and enjoy traveling the world more responsibly.

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GVI

Volunteer in Peru with GVI and join fully supported volunteer programs in this amazing and diverse country. Our volunteer placements ensure your trip is meaningful, safe and full of unique experiences unavailable to the normal traveler.

Global Citizens Network

Work side-by-side and build relationships with members of our indigenous partner communities in the U.S. and abroad.

The Fuller Center for Housing

Global Builders Trip to Peru
Volunteers will be building homes mostly for families who are migrant workers or day laborers. In a desperate search for work, they came to this area from other parts of Peru, particularly the Andes. Unable to earn enough for decent homes, they live ...

360 Student Travel

Community Service Peru by 360° Student Travel
Our community Service programs are a great way to give back, help those less fortunate and make a difference in the lives of others. Be immersed in the local culture and experience glacier hiking in Alaska, spotting the "Big 5" in Africa, surfing in ...

A Broader View Volunteers Corp

If you're looking for a unique travel experience abroad, look no further! A Broader View's programs are the perfect way to meet new people, immerse yourself in new cultures and make a difference abroad.

LPI (Learning Programs International)

LPI Global Impact Study and Volunteer in Cusco, Peru
In Cusco, LPI offers participants a 4-week language and volunteer program called LPI Global Impact, which includes two weeks of classes followed by two weeks of volunteer service. LPI students attend classes Monday through Friday, including Spanish G...

Yantalo Peru Foundation

Volunteer Programs in the Peruvian Amazon
Participants will be actively involved in teaching adults and K-12 students. Health care professionals will see clinical, surgical, nutrition, maternity and child care areas. The school year in Peru is March to December. Active participation w...

United Planet

Volunteer Abroad In Peru - United Planet - 1-12 weeks
Learn about the fascinating people and culture in Peru. United Planet offers many volunteer opportunities on projects supporting community development and healthcare. * After School Programs for Street Children Quest: Work with a local Peruvian o...

Cultural Embrace by API

We share the same passions you have about traveling abroad. We treat you the way that we want to be treated, and provide the service that we hope to get on the road. We will assist you with ALL of your travel needs.

Frontier

Explore remote and spectacular landscapes, work with deprived and deserving communities, or campaign for wildlife care and conservation on a travel adventure you’ll never forget.

Greenheart Travel

Volunteer in Peru with Special Needs Children
Volunteers and staff at this project in Peru work towards giving a fresh start to youth with disabilities or who have been abused and abandoned. As a volunteer in Peru you will be helping to bring these marginalized children into mainstream society s...

Volunteers For Peace

Affordable International Service in Peru!
VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including nearly 50 projects year-round in Peru. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community servic...

Carpe Diem Education

South America: Indigenous Culture, Volunteer Work, Spanish
Study Spanish, live with home stay families, and get involved with service learning projects. Explore the cloud forest and the Amazon, take an introductory course on permaculture and sustainable practices at an organic farm, and try your hand at sur...

Global Nomadic Ltd

As a volunteer in Peru, you will have the chance to get involved in a various number of community service projects that include childcare, teaching, construction, healthcare and conservation projects, located in Cusco, the historical capital of the Inca Empire.

Cultural Homestay International

Become an English Conversation Volunteer Abroad (ECVA)
Experience the culture of a foreign country with a 1-to-3-month stay as an English Conversation Volunteer Abroad (ECV). We are looking to place ECV's around the world. Inquire and we will match you up. There is no specific deadline for applying. ...

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education

LEAPNOW aspires to keep our programs on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education – which ideally is concerned with transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Volunteer in Peru with LEAPNOW: Transforming Education!

Mundea Tours

Volunteer Program in Peruvian Amazon
You have the opportunity to practice: jungle walks, fishing, yoga, stand up paddle, kayak and other adventures activities in the middle of the amazon with a local family.

Earthwatch Institute

Amazon Riverboat Exploration
Research Mission Help conserve and protect Amazon dolphins, giant river otters, monkeys, turtles, fish, giant river otters, and macaws and other birds. Situation Report Lago Preto, Yavari River and Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, Samaria River...

Kiya Survivors

Kiya Survivors - Volunteer with Children in Peru!
Volunteer at our vibrant and exciting center in Peru. Work with children and young people who have special needs or have been abused or abandoned. Kiya Survivors provide love, support, education, and therapy for special needs children, young peopl...

InterExchange

InterExchange is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural awareness through work and volunteer exchange programs. For more than 40 years, InterExchange has been connecting young people from all over the world with life-changing international cultural exchange opportunities.

Personal Overseas Development (PoD)

There are many adventure activities and travel opportunities within easy reach, such as a visit to Machu Picchu, a tour of the Sacred Valley and white water rafting. See adventure activities for more details.

AIDE Abroad

Spend anywhere from 2 weeks to 12 months volunteering in Peru, an ancient and wondrous land! We offer a wide range of volunteer program possibilities and we work with your requests to find the right one for you!

Rustic Pathways

Rustic Pathways is committed to providing high-quality community service programs that enrich the hearts and minds of our students and offer tangible benefits to the communities we serve.

Global Leadership Adventures

Global Leadership Adventures: Teen Volunteer Abroad Trips
Global Leadership Adventures offers life-changing community service trips to Africa, Asia and Latin America. Programs are only for high schools students and focus on volunteering and learning about grassroots social movements. On the weekends, stude...

Pacific Discovery

Peru Summer Program: Language, Culture, Volunteering, Travel
This summer program gives you the chance to experience Peru's incredible cultural, social and environmental diversity. Immerse yourself in Spanish; volunteer and homestay with local families; bike and trek an Inca jungle trail to Machu Picchu; explo...

Tinkuy Peru

Volunteer in Heart of Peruvian Andes from USD115/week
Tinkuy Peru runs a school and various community programs in one of the poorest areas of Huancayo, a Peruvian city in the heart of the Andes. The children in our school range from 3 to 16 years old. All are disadvantaged in some way, from being abando...

International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership

Study Abroad + Volunteer Service: Peru
Cusco is perfect if you are interested in anthropology and archeology as you are surrounded by ancient Incan civilization and European Spanish culture at every turn. While living with a Peruvian family and studying Spanish, Biodiversity of Peru, Hist...

Awaiting Angels

Through grassroots initiatives we make real efforts to help achieve the well being, the human growth and the economical sustainability of children and families living in depressed areas of Peru.

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Peru Volunteer and Travel

Professional and Student Volunteer Programs in Peru!
Peru Volunteer and Travel is a non profit organization, started by volunteers, that is committed to helping children, adults, animals and ecosystems of Peru. As volunteers we know exactly what you are looking to get out of your experience here in Per...

Ecoteer

Help the Street Children in Peru for just USD80 per Week
This is a recently founded non profit organization (NGO) operating in the city of Cajamarca, Peru, with the aim of giving aid and support to local children from impoverished backgrounds. A team of international and Peruvian volunteers provide food, c...

ESL - Language Studies Abroad

ESL - Volunteering Programmes Abroad
The volunteering program is available after a minimum 4-week Spanish course and an intermediate level in Spanish is required. The volunteering program lasts at least 2 weeks and offers the possibility to work in a national park, a social institution ...

Travellers Worldwide

Travellers Worldwide has 79 programs in 17 different locations. Programs are offered in India, Argentina, Peru, Brunei, Malaysia, Bolivia, England, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, United States, Guatemala, Kenya, Congo-Democratic Republic of, China, and Ghana.

Andiamerica

Enjoy Learning Something New on your Trip
While you're doing a voluntary job we offer you the chance to learn something different, to take home a souvenir you've made yourself and to have the experience of doing something new. We are the ones to give you something different during your vi...

ISA (International Studies Abroad)

In 2002 ISA founded the volunteer program, ELAP, as a way to encourage university students to go abroad, contribute to community development and experience profound interaction with local people and organizations. These programs provide students the opportunity to gain valuable personal and professional experience while working with various organizations and non-profits throughout Latin America.

BridgeVolunteers

Peruvians are among the world's poorest people. As a volunteer you will experience the country's stunning natural and cultural heritage, while providing much-needed care and hope to its struggling people.

International Volunteers

Orphanage and Childrens Programs in Cusco - Peru
Volunteer abroad in Peru! Volunteers in Cusco can work with an orphanage providing shelter to orphaned and abandoned children or with a day care center for children with low income working mothers. All centers place a large emphasis on education and ...

Visions Service Adventures

VISIONS Peru
Visions offers teenagers opportunities for ambitious service work and cross-cultural immersion in the United States and abroad. We work with and for intercultural communities that lack financial and other development resources. Through service, authe...

Volunteers for International Partnership

Be a Health Clinic Volunteer in Lima
The Delicias Health Center sees approximately 40 patients per day. The main responsibility of the health center is providing medical assistance to all the community, regardless of socio-economic conditions. It provides the following services: laborat...

Amauta Spanish School

Amauta Spanish in South America
Amauta is known for its interactive, communicative and personal teaching methods. Standard group or individual programs include four hours of instruction per day from Monday to Friday. The complementary cultural courses (freely included in all progra...

AmeriSpan Study Abroad

Volunteering in Peru gives you the opportunity to stay for a while in the fascinating city of Cusco. Cusco is not only the ancient capital of the Incas, but also home to magnificent examples of colonial architecture. At most projects you'll work 4 to 6 hours per day, leaving enough free time to explore the endless sights.

Boomers Abroad