OUR INTERN AND VOLUNTEER IN PERU PROJECTS

Volunteer in Peru, the vibrant ‘Land of the Incas’ and immerse yourself in Andean culture, delve into rich Latin American traditions, discover Machu Picchu and observe diverse wildlife.

Volunteer in Peru

In Peru, many indigenous descendants live in poverty. Thus, by volunteering in Peru, you’ll be helping some of South America’s poorest people. Volunteer in Peru and work within communities by joining an Inca jewellery-making cooperative, or support young mothers to be independent in the city of Cusco. For those with a particular interest in health provision and well-being, you can volunteer in Peru on a Global health and nutrition project that helps maintain balanced diets for Andean locals that lack crop variety due to their high altitude location.

Alongside Machu Picchu, Peru boasts incredible natural landscapes, such as the Manu Biosphere Nature Reserve, where you can participate in our Conservation project in the heart of the rainforest. This is one of the largest natural, protected areas in the world boasting more than a 1,000 species of birds. When you volunteer in Peru you can spend your weekends exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Why not add extra time to your trip and travel to Trujillo, near the coast, where you can visit the archaeological site of Chan Chan and get an idea of what life was like in the Chimú culture. For the really adventurous, have a go at sandboarding in Huacachina, one of the best spots in the world for this activity.

While volunteering in Peru you may be based in Cusco, once the capital of the Inca empire. Here you can visit the 16th-century cathedral and get caught up in the many local fiestas. Get a taste of local cuisine and try the delicacy of roasted cuy (guinea pig). Though Cusco is a tourist hub, you will get the chance to practice Spanish and hear a range of dialects spoken by local people while volunteering in Peru. If you are not a Spanish speaker, don’t worry, you can take an intensive Spanish language course before you start your project or alongside your volunteer work.

Join Kaya on an internship or volunteer in Peru Project and contribute to vital, ongoing projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Here are some important facts about Peru:

 

  • Population 30,444,999 / July 2015 estimate
  • Language – Spanish (official) 84.1%, Quechua (official) 13%, Aymara (official) 1.7%, Ashaninka 0.3%, other native languages (includes a large number of minor Amazonian languages) 0.7%, other (includes foreign languages and sign language) 0.2% (2007 est.)
  • Religion – Roman Catholic 81.3%, Evangelical 12.5%, other 3.3%, none 2.9% (2007 est.)
  • Currency – Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
  • Climate – varies from tropical in the east to dry desert in the west; temperate to frigid in the Andes

Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook

Media and Marketing Internship in Peru

Intern in for a local social enterprise promoting financial independence through indigenous traditions in Peru

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Education Internship in Peru

Intern in a local school and gain some teaching experience in Peru

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Special Needs Therapy Internship in Peru

Intern in a special education centre in Peru that supports children age 3 to 20 by providing them special education geared to their specific needs

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At-Risk Youth Social Work Internship in Peru

Intern in a social centre that supports children and adolescents considered at-risk and help the NGO provide a safe and comfortable environment.

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Multimedia Internship in Peru

Multimedia internship in Peru to develop your CV/resume and help while supporting biodiversity conservation

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Environmental Conservation Internship in Peru

Environmental conservation internship in Peru to develop your CV/resume and help with scientific research

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Volunteer Support For Young Mothers In Peru

Volunteer in Cusco and support young mothers and their children in Peru.

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Healthy Kitchens Volunteering in Peru

Join us in supporting local families by addressing hygiene and sanitation issues by working on our healthy kitchens volunteering in Peru project.

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Environmental Conservation in the Peruvian Rainforest

Be part of a leading research programme and help with sustainable community and environmental conservation initiatives in the Peruvian rainforest.

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Inca Jewellery-Making Cooperative Marketing Project

Volunteer in Peru on this Inca Jewellery-making cooperative marketing project and assist with promoting traditional cultural techniques and products.

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Microfinance Internship in Peru

If you are interested in banking, accountancy or economics why not support poorer local people by joining this Microfinance volunteer placement in Peru.

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Global Health and Nutrition Volunteering in the Andes

Come to Peru and participate in global health and nutrition volunteering in the Andes.

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APPLY ONLINE

Click here to apply online and pay your application fee to apply for your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.

TELEPHONE INTERVIEW

Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review your details and be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.

CONFIRMATION

Following your interview, we will provide you a placement offer. Once you are ready to confirm your placement and dates, you can pay your confirmation fee to book and secure your space.

GET PREPARED

When you have confirmed your project dates we'll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.