Childhood, adolescence, and care for at-risk populations.
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About the project
Childhood, adolescence, and care for at-risk populations.
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The association “Life and Volunteering” promotes initiatives in various areas,
providing support to communities facing significant challenges. Among the
populations we work with are families with children undergoing cancer
treatment, girls and adolescents in rehabilitation from drug use, as well as
cultural, artistic, and environmental projects.
Your commitment and energy are essential for these projects to continue
growing and transforming lives. Additionally, during your stay, you will have the
opportunity to experience the vibrant Peruvian culture, enjoy its exquisite
cuisine, and feel the warmth of its people.
💼 What the programme involves
Project Objective:
Provide a safe space for children and
adolescents in Lima who require
cancer treatment, burn care, cerebral
palsy therapy, or therapies for Down
syndrome.
Inspira Shelter provides a safe space for children and
adolescents in Lima who require medical treatment. Most
come from rural areas or indigenous communities. During
their stay, they and their caregivers receive
accommodation, meals, and access to workshops.
Additionally, the project helps caregivers adapt to city life
while the beneficiaries undergo their treatment.
Volunteer Tasks
Administrative assistance
Warehouse management
Donations handling
Childcare
Organization of outdoor workshops
Food preparation
Social media promotion
Development of personal projects within the house,
according to motivation
🏠 Accommodation on site
Host Family
📍 About the location
Santiago de Surco is located in the center
of Lima. It is a quiet district, and citizen
security is one of its main attractions.
⚠️ Requirements
Basic Spanish speaking
(optional)
Artistic skills
(optional)
Must be a selfless and
organized person
ℹ️ Additional information
EXPENSES
VIVOL will cover part of the volunteer’s expenses, aligned to the local economic situation and the volunteer’s personal situation. Volunteers will be given pocket money monthly to cover basic expenses. Projects will be close to your living arrangements, however, often the volunteer will have to ride a bus to get to the project. You will be given transportation money from VIVOL for this purpose if needed.
The organisation recommand the volonteers to bring :
Passport
All their pre-departure papers
Small gifts from their country to give to people in their project, host family, and friends.
Clothes for the different seasons
Electronic adaptor (Peru uses 220V, plugs have two flat prongs)
Towel, bathing suit and sandals
Soap, toothpaste, toothbrush and shampoo
Any medication that they take regularly (enough to last your entire stay)
Debit card. Credit card in case of an emergency (i.e. to leave as a guarantee at a hospital)
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
PE2025-1
01/01/2025 at 00:00 → 31/12/2028 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
450.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Santiago de Surco, Peru
Peru
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Peru Nuevo Sol (PEN / S/.)
Exchange rate
1 PEN = 0.262474 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Peru Standard Time
Local time: 22:05 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken