Cultural Immersion & Sustainable Development

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1 - 4 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+

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Clou

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

Clou

  • 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


  • Particulièrement approprié pour

    Âge 18+
    Seul voyageur
    Couples
    Familles
    Groupes
    50+

    À propos du programme

    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 ...

    À propos du programme

    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.



    Journée typique

    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 ...

    Journée typique

    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.


    Activités de loisirs

    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 ...

    Activités de loisirs

    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!


    Conditions

    Conditions

    Âge minimum: 18 ans

    Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans quand le programme commence. Il peut y avoir des exceptions si tu peux montrer la permission de ton tuteur légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l'un de tes parents.

    Compétences linguistiques

    Tu dois parler Espagnol (niveau moyen)

    Vérification des Antécédents Criminels

    requis

    Documents Requis

    Application Form and copy of passport

    Restrictions de Nationalité

    Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.

    Autres Compétences

    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

    Engagement horaire

    Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi de 08:00 - 12:30

    Services inclus

    Services inclus

    Services de 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!

    Transfert de l'aéroport 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.

    Logement

    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.

    Aliments & Boissons

    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.


    NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

    NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

    Accès à Internet

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    Billets d'avion

    L'aéroport le plus proche est Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) à Cuzco. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Pérou. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

    Assurance Voyage

    Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Pérou te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

    Vaccins

    Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Pérou, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Pérou. INFOS VACCINS

    Informations sur l'arrivée

    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.

    Disponibilité
    janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

    Frais de Programme

    1 semaine (durée min.) 379€
    2 semaines 620€
    3 semaines 895€
    4 semaines (durée max.) 1 089€
    Prix moyen 325€/semaine

    Frais de Programme

    325€ par semaine 1 - 4 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

    Méthodes de payement

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    PAS DE FRAIS DE CARTE DE CRÉDIT


    Durée

    1 - 4 semaines

    Acompte

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    Paiement final

    Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec Peru Volunteer and Travel durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.


    Rencontrez votre hôte

    Peru Volunteer and Travel

    Grandiose 4.4 rating (25 avis)

    Non lucratif - fondée en 2011

    Vérifié par Volunteer World

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    Langues parlées: Anglais

    Sur le projet

    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.

    Rencontrez votre hôte

    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 avis · 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

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