Volunteering in Cusco and the Jungle in Peru

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: inquire for dates

Description: What better way is there to know a place, the people, and the culture then volunteering! After completing a minimum of two weeks of your Language course, you have the option of volunteering in one of various Peruvian organizations that are supported by Acupari. As a volunteer, your work is a valuable contribution to our community. Volunteering will give you the unique chance to live and work with native people and learn their culture first hand.

So no matter how brief your volunteer experience, you can make a difference. The gift you receive will be life long memories and a deep insight into the social and cultural reality. There are volunteer positions available, beginning with a minimum of 2 weeks up to 2 months or more.

Highlights: There are a variety of options for your volunteer position. You can spend time with children in a children's hospital, orphanage, day care center, or street project. There are positions in several hospitals, and even in an institution for the blind.

Qualifications: The most important qualification that any volunteer can bring to their volunteer position is the willingness to help others and the desire to make a difference.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 100 placement fee

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

For the majority of the positions no special knowledge or skill is needed. Where required, the exact qualifications and skills required, will be listed.

Typical Volunteer: Is dedicated to their volunteer position and learning about Cusco's people and culture.

Age Range: age 18 or older

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

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ACUPARI Language School's Mission Statement: ACUPARI Language School is dedicated to the promotion of cultural interchange, via its language courses and social projects, between Peruvians and citizens from all over the world. ACUPARI is also completely committed to social projects and community efforts, throughout Cusco and its outlying areas. Any ACUPARI language student that has completed a minimum two weeks Spanish course can participate in one of a range of volunteer opportunities benefiting one of several Peruvian institutions.

Year Founded: 1990