Community Construction Peru

If you like being physically active, working outside and in teams and getting your hands dirty than you’ll love this project. Volunteers can contribute in so many ways and you don’t need any past experience.   Just a willingness to work hard to help the local people.  

• Accommodation (Home Stay – single or twin share rooms)
• Breakfast & Dinner daily 
• Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
• Full access to the volunteer center including travel services, free Wifi, and social interaction with international volunteers
• Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
• 1 day orientation
• In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
• Fundraising support
• University course credits (where applicable)
• Certificate of Completion

• Airfares
• Travel Insurance
• Some daily transportation to/from the project (if applicable – approx US$1-3 p/day)
• Tours, Souvenirs & spending money

• Peru culture / history overview
• Spanish language lesson
• Customs / law’s / do’s & don’ts
• Volunteer expectations
• Home stay guidelines
• Travel opportunities during free time
• Overview of your placement
• Notes from previous placements to help maximize impact

Complimentary Arrival Transfer

In-Country Transportation

Sunday – Arrival / Meet & Greet and Home Stay Introduction
Monday – Orientation in Cuzco Central (Volunteer Center)
Tuesday to Friday

This is a varied project and dependent on the time of year and various factors.   Here is a very rough guide on what to expect;

• Breakfast at the accommodation
• 4-6 hours of volunteer work either in the morning or afternoon
• Your own lunch at the accommodation or project site
• Free time
• Dinner at the accommodation

Weekends are always free for volunteers to relax and do as you please exploring the incredible sights in/around Cuzco.  Most volunteers will organize to meet up at the volunteer center and head out from there.   It’s worth noting that in this region, most families are religious with Sunday the day of rest this also means many stores and restaurants are closed on Sundays. 

Modest or smart clothing – It is required that your knees and shoulder be covered while volunteering and also while interacting within the community.  No sheer or see-through clothing, no low cut/ midriff revealing tops, no miniskirts or skimpy clothing is allowed, out of respect for the local culture.

• A Criminal background check is required for all childcare related placements
• Volunteers should be hard working with a positive mindset!
• Able to be creative with limited resources

Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia this South American country of 33 million is an incredible destination.Peru has a fascinating 5000 year old history and unique cultural heritage that exists to this day!  

With world renowned historical sites like Machu Pichu, incredible natural wonders like the Amazon rain forest, the Andes mountain range and loads of adventures such as rafting, zip-lining, paragliding and mountain biking, Peru is seriously an amazing place to visit!Don’t forget the Peruvian coastline which accounts for 10% of the whole surface of the country…Although the Incas are the most famous, there are other pre-Columbian cultures and unexplored archaeological sites which can be located in the North of Peru.   

A country of contrasts, crazy traffic, 6700 meter high cities, amazing beaches and sunsets, tropical rain forests and lamas!While the Amazon represents 60% of the Peruvian surface, it is the least densely populated region of the country. Therefore, it holds a lot of  uninhabited parts, untouched by humans and beautiful unseen areas.  With all the madness of the cities, the countryside is never far and in our opinion, here is the place where you can experience something very unique and special.   Here is where you will make a difference.

The climate varies depending on altitude and region, but for the most part the dry season is from May to November, and the ‘green’ season from December to April.

As Cusco is 3000 meters above sea level, the average temperatures in Cusco rarely reach above 25 degrees celcius.   During the dry season expect sunny, warm days and cool nights.   It’s generally warmer during the ‘green’ season with intermittent rain and sun during the day and mild rainy nights.

Peru has over 10,000 years of history!   It’s no surprise that Peru has an incredible wealth of culture and tradition that is one of the most varied countries in the world. 

As the 3rd largest country in South America Peru is divided into 25 regions and 11 eco-regions.  With an enormous range of landscapes, biodiversity and natural resources, you can boil this down to 3 main regions being 1) Coast, 2) Mountains 3) Jungle. 

Spanish is the official language and spoken by 85% of the population with 47 other native languages present among the various regions.  Music and dance play a vital role in Peruvian society.   Hispanic influences combine with Spanish and ancient styles to create a flair that is unique to Peru.  

Peruvian’s are proud people and very aware of the natural world and the value of the Andes, Amazon and historic civilizations in this region.  The country has overcome difficult political and economic issues.  

The people are welcoming and attentive to visitors with food and music being the central point for celebrations and of course colorful dress which is unmistakable.    Peruvian’s love football (soccer) which is the national sport and you can often see families playing together.   Most of Peru is quite religious with Catholicism very prominent.  

In Peru, personal hygiene and style are very important and people tend to dress neatly and professionally.  Be prepared to cover your shoulders and knees, and wear clothing that is not revealing or extravagant

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