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Protecting and Spreading the Heritage and a Culture of Ayacucho

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Peru Art Education Renovation Art Education +1 Fixed dates

About the project

Protecting and Spreading the Heritage and a Culture of Ayacucho

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Brigada de Voluntarios Bolivarianos del Perú, is a national youth volunteer organization, non-profit, founded 40 years ago, on November 23, 1982. We are one of the most important volunteer organizations in Peru, with representation in 12 regions. We are committed to the International Voluntary Service since 1999, with short, medium and long-term programs.

💼 What the programme involves

As part of this program, the volunteers will work in intercultural programs, in the protection and dissemination of the crafts of the Ayacucho region. The volunteers will spend time with the artisans since the municipality together with the Ministry of Culture launched the conservation plan and value the work of the artisans. During the two weeks you will be working on the reconstruction for the opening of the craftsman's house, helping five hours a day from Monday to Friday. This intercultural project contributes mainly to the development of Artisan families in poor rural areas and urban areas. These 2 weeks will be fantastic to understand the culture and millennial traditions of the Wari dynasty, which is still very much alive in the region, while contributing to making society a better place to live for all The Brigada de Voluntarios Bolivarianos del Peru Ayacucho subsidiary created this field of work to support the community in the maintenance and remodeling of the often neglected home of the artisans. 

PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES
Volunteers will participate in the renovation of the artisan house, carrying out:
• Reconstruction and maintenance of the place.
• Participate in workshop classes offered by craft schools.
• Prepare posters and creative workshops for the public.
• Disseminate the work of artisans.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteers will be accommodated in a house 30 minutes from Ayacucho. The house will be equipped with water, electricity, kitchen, laundry. Participants will share rooms. They will take care of preparing meals and cleaning the house. Do not forget some traditional foods, drinks and recipes, typical of your country of origin for the international evening.

📍 About the location

Ayacucho is located in the Andes of Peru to 566 km from Lima, 10 hours by bus and 1 hour by plane, it is at an altitude of 2,746 m. It is characterized by its pleasant, temperate and dry climate and is one of the most notable architectural and artistic ensembles in the country. Known as the "City of Churches" and "City of Majesty", Ayacucho has more than thirty churches and colonial temples of Renaissance, Baroque and mestizo styles, which keep inside true works of art such as paintings, images and beautiful carved altarpieces. in wood and bathed in gold leaf. Ayacucho is also recognized internationally for its artistic manifestations, which is why it was declared the "Capital of Popular Arts and Crafts of Peru."

⚠️ Requirements

The Volunteer in the project requires above all the ability to be flexible and adapt to local culture, and the ability to work as a team. The ease of interaction with children and young people will help you a lot, and the experience in cultural and artistic activities is also very welcome (music, dance, theater, etc.). Peru is a Spanish -speaking country, and communication in daily life is in Spanish. All participants must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to COVID-19. Language: English (basic Spanish is a plus)


ℹ️ Additional information

The participation fee in the Work Camp is €240 euros, this covers accommodation, meals, project expenses, administrative expenses, certificate of participation, communications for coordination before, during and after the camp. The participation fee does not include the costs of picking up the airport, and transportation from Lima to the city of Ayacucho.


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📅 Available sessions

BVBP01

01/06/2023 → 15/06/2023

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 12
♂ 0/6 ♀ 0/6

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–90 years old

Solidarity donation

240.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Ayacucho, 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: 22:12 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish