Cultural Immersion & Sustainable Development

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1 - 4 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+

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Highlights

  • live and work alongside a traditional Andean family
  • Your time and talents will be greatly appreciated
  • Share your experience with your host family

Highlights

  • live and work alongside a traditional Andean family
  • Your time and talents will be greatly appreciated
  • Share your experience with your host family
  • Make new friends at yoru project and host family
  • Learn a new language


  • Besonders geeignet für

    Alter 18+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    Familien
    Gruppen
    50+

    Über das Programm

    Volunteers will be placed in very small villages of approximately 60 people in the Andes Mountains outside of Cusco.

    Volunteers are placed in an indigenous, Quechua-speaking community high in the Andes mountains, approximately 1 hour from Cusco. They live and work alongside a traditional Andean family.  Volunteers should consider this project an intense, cultural encounter and be able to live with only basic ...

    Über das Programm

    Volunteers are placed in an indigenous, Quechua-speaking community high in the Andes mountains, approximately 1 hour from Cusco. They live and work alongside a traditional Andean family.  Volunteers should consider this project an intense, cultural encounter and be able to live with only basic necessities. It will be very rewarding but also very challenging.

    Volunteers help families with the following activities:

    Agriculture — most common crops are potatoes and quinoa. Volunteers assist with planting, harvesting, storing, and transporting crops.

    Livestock — feeding and taking care of the animals and sometimes milking the cows owned by the host family.

    Textiles — learning about traditional weaving skills and natural dyes by working with the women who create traditional textile products to sell at local markets.

    This project provides an income source for small communities and promotes cross cultural understanding. Volunteers will be able to take part in local festivities and gatherings both within their host family and the community. Volunteers should consider this project an intense, cultural encounter and be able to live with only basic necessities. It will be very rewarding but also very challenging.

    Please note that the accommodations and meals will be very basic due to the extremely remote setting of these communities. Hot showers will not be available and running water is not guaranteed. Locals bath in a mix of boiled and cold water that they put in a bucket. 

    Another important point is that no English is spoken in these communities. Quechua is the local language. Most locals also speak Spanish as a second language. It is still possible to have a rewarding and full experience even though there will be a language barrier. Furthermore, the community is very warm and welcoming to all volunteers.



    Tagesablauf

    Upon arrival in Cusco, we will be waiting for you at Cusco’s airport, from where we will go to our host family in Cusco. We will give you a health & safety and program orientation, and you will have time to rest.

    Work usually starts on Monday; we will meet at our office in Cusco from where we will ...

    Tagesablauf

    Upon arrival in Cusco, we will be waiting for you at Cusco’s airport, from where we will go to our host family in Cusco. We will give you a health & safety and program orientation, and you will have time to rest.

    Work usually starts on Monday; we will meet at our office in Cusco from where we will take you to the bus station where we will go and take the public bus to the project at the Sacred Valley, about 1.40hours from Cusco. Upon arrival we will introduce you to your host family and you will have time to get to know the surroundings.

    Monday to Friday:

    7:30 AM Breakfast with the host family

    8:00 AM/12:00 PM Volunteer will work with the family at their house or go to the field.

    12:00 PM- Lunch with the family

    1:00 PM volunteer at this point is free to relax or explore the local area.

    6:30 PM Dinner with the host family.

    **The agriculture work will depend on the time of year and the type of duties available. Work hours are generally four hours in the morning or afternoon.


    Freizeitaktivitäten

    The project is located around the mountain in the Sacred Valley of the Inca in Cusco, where it can give you the opportunity to take great hikes and get to know Incan paths!

    On the weekend, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    The project is located around the mountain in the Sacred Valley of the Inca in Cusco, where it can give you the opportunity to take great hikes and get to know Incan paths!

    On the weekend, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town and Peru. Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield such as Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon or Lake Titicaca, to travel to other cities, volunteer must come back to Cusco. At PV Travel we organize fun and interesting tours for our volunteers, so just let us know where you would like to go!


    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Spanisch (Fortgeschritten)

    Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis

    erforderlich

    Benötigte Unterlagen

    Application Form and copy of passport

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    Volunteer must have intermediate level of Spanish in order to have a full experience at the program. Spanish classes are available at our office in Cusco if needed before your program starts

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag von 08:00 - 12:30

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen von Peru Volunteer and Travel

    • Volunteer placement
    • Volunteer project management and administration for your selected program length
    • Program and Safety orientation
    • Pre-departure support
    • 2 nights accommodation in Cusco ( upon arrival and departure)
    •  Accommodations - Sundays through Saturdays at Host family
    • 3 meals per day
    • Airport pick-up
    •  Volunteer certificate 
    • Transport to volunteer project the first day
    • 24/7 support from our staff in Peru
    • **Your fee also contributes to the purchase of needed supplies for improvements at your project.

      Option:. Add tours throughout Peru to your program and make the best of your time!

    Abholung vom Flughafen Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

    We pick volunteers up from Cusco airport and transfer them to their accommodations. Flight information needs to be sent to us prior arrival in Perú.

    Unterkunft

    Volunteers will stay in a homestay where they will live with a local family. Volunteers may expect to share a room with other volunteers. When staying with your family you will be able to learn the Peruvian way of life, meet local people, eat typical food, speak the language (Spanish or Quechua) and engage in local customs and traditions.

    Verpflegung

    All 3 meals are included ( breakfast, lunch and dinner) Volunteers can expect to experience a variety of flavors and meals during their homestay experience as Peruvian food is diverse. We will be glad to let the family know if you have special eating needs. Please let us know ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for you. However, we need to stress the point that you should not expect to eat as you normally do at home. You will be well taken care of, but as a volunteer, there is a need to be flexible towards the new culture and traditions.


    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Internetzugriff

    Vor Ort gibt es leider keine Internetverbindung

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Peru zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Peru bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Peru antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Peru überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    Once you arrive in Cusco, please pick up your bags and then step out of the airport. Our PEVolunteer representative will be waiting for you there with a sign that has your name written on it. The first day of volunteer’s program (normally Sunday) is upon arrival in Cusco, Volunteer will be pickup from the airport and then transfer to our volunteer apartment. Here volunteers will have the day to rest and acclimatize.First day! Your Introduction

    Work usually starts on Monday; we will meet at our office in Cusco at 9am. Our orientation will begin and will be conducted by our staff. It will cover everything you need to know for your volunteer placement in the city including an introduction to Peru, Peruvian customs, language training information (Spanish), rules and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Peru. Once our orientation is complete, we will take you to the bus station where we will go and take the public bus to the project at the Sacred Valley, about 1.40hours from Cusco. Upon arrival we will introduce you to your host family and you will have time to get to know the surroundings.

    Verfügbarkeit
    Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

    Programmgebühren

    1 Woche (Mindestaufenthalt) 379€
    2 Wochen 620€
    3 Wochen 895€
    4 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 1.089€
    Durchschnittliche Gebühren 325€/Woche

    Programmgebühren

    325€ / Woche 1 - 4 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

    Zahlungsarten

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    Dauer

    1 - 4 Wochen

    Anzahlung

    Mit der Anzahlung reservierst du deinen Platz beim Freiwilligenprogramm. Zahlungen werden von PayPal abgewickelt, unserem vertrauenswürdigen globalen Zahlungsanbieter. Falls du keinen PayPal Account hast, kannst du die Anzahlung auch mit einer Kreditkarte bezahlen.


    Ausstehende Zahlung

    Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit Peru Volunteer and Travel während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.


    Lerne deine Organisation kennen

    Peru Volunteer and Travel

    Großartig 4.4 rating (25 Bewertungen)

    Non-profit - gegründet 2011

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    Veranstaltet von

    Jimmy

    Gesprochene Sprachen: Englisch

    Über die Organisation

    Peru Volunteer and Travel is a Peruvian based organization, who really want to make a change. That is why we have created the most affordable, and life-changing programs.

    Lerne deine Organisation kennen

    Peru Volunteer and Travel was founded in 2011, and is a leading organization in volunteer and internship abroad. We have a dedicated, multilingual team available 24/7 to support and care for our volunteers, we strive to set ourselves apart by providing a top-notch client service and great home base facilities.
    As a Peruvian based organization, we personally know the reality from all of our projects and we know which volunteer projects really need help from volunteers and we place our volunteers in these places so that you feel needed and satisfied.
    During your volunteer placement you will always have support close at hand by our Coordinators.

    Whether you will be working in childcare or a medical placement, teaching English, or any other program with us, you will be making a difference in the poor Peruvian reality. You will interact with poor, disabled, and sad children whose faces light up when they see you come to help them. The adults will make you feel welcome and will be extremely thankful for your help. It will be a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.

    Our principal goal is to be one of the organizations that works with the neediest people in Peru in order to try to change their lives for the better. But, of course, we need the help of our volunteers. That is why we make sure to offer quality, safe, and affordable programs for our volunteers and travelers.
    We can maintain low prices and high quality programs because we are the creators of our volunteer programs in Peru. We are the in-country coordinators for many other organizations, our main office is in Peru, and our programs are considered the best ones there are!

    25 Bewertungen · rating4.4

    Francesca Scarafia rating4.8

    2024 at Cultural Immersion & Sustainable Development

    We spent one week in the hosting family and it was an amazing time! We experienced their culture in different aspects and were able to have a real immersion in their way of life! The family is very welcoming, friendly and helpful. They were always making sure that we were feeling comfortable with ...
    Miriam Decurtins rating3.4

    2021 at Cultural Immersion & Sustainable Development

    Super liebe und sehr sympathische Familie. Wurde sehr gut aufgenommen und integriert. Habe viel gelernt und erfahren. In der Nacht ist es sehr kalt. Unterkunft ist einfach aber gemütlich und es hat alles was man bracht. Ich vermisse die Familie ...
    Maria Geanina Mihai rating5

    2024 at Childcare Center

    I thought volunteering is a duty: if we can do something good, if we can help somewhere then we must do it. However, after spending a month living as a Cusqueña, I realized that it is a privilege. It is a privilege to be part of the daily life in a daycare, to watch the children learn new words, ...
    Eric Blankenheim rating5

    2024 at Rehabilitation Center Assistant

    The day i was scheduled to start the Center stopped excepting volunteers due to Covid but the agency worked hard to give me a great experience. Mostly working with kids with autism. The level of support they provided could not have been ...
    Noé YVERNEAU rating5

    2024 at Sports Education

    Pasamos una semana en Cusco con mi amigo Baptiste, ayudando a los profesores de deportes de una escuela durante 2 semanas. Así pudimos ayudar a los profesores que no tenían personal suficiente. Por las mañanas trabajábamos en la escuela y por las tardes teníamos tiempo libre, ¡perfecto para ...
    Tülay Tezel rating5

    2024 at Childcare Center

    Ich war 4 Wochen in Cusco und habe dort mit Kindern gearbeitet. Es war rundum perfekt! Mirian und Luciana von der Organisation vor Ort haben mich in jeder Hinsicht sehr unterstützt. Alle Beteiligten am Projekt waren super lieb. Auch die Kinder und Eltern waren sehr nett und dankbar. Cusco ist ein ...

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