Volunteer in girl's home in Peru
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About the project
Volunteer in girl's home in Peru
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner in this country is a non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering cultural exchange and supporting community-led development projects in Peru. Working primarily in the Cusco region, their mission is to connect international volunteers with local schools, clinics, and community initiatives that genuinely need support. They collaborate closely with local staff to ensure that all projects are sustainable, ethically managed, and create a positive, long-lasting impact on the host communities.
💼 What the programme involves
The girl’s home, is a sanctuary specifically designed to welcome and provide shelter to girls who have unfortunately been victims of exploitation or have experienced different forms of abuse. The primary mission of this home is to empower these girls, offering them a second chance at life. The home is dedicated to creating a secure and nurturing environment where these girls can receive a proper education.
Additionally, it focuses on teaching them how to boost their self-esteem, a crucial aspect of their emotional well-being. The home also prioritizes educating them about women’s rights, a vital knowledge that will help them protect themselves and fight for their rights in the future. Furthermore, the home is committed to assisting these girls in seeking out beneficial opportunities as they transition into adulthood, thereby setting them up for a successful future.
Peru, much like the rest of the world, has had its share of struggles with gender inequality. However, over the years, significant strides have been made to challenge and eradicate sexist attitudes and practices. These efforts have increasingly shifted towards empowering women, reinforcing their rights, and fostering a society where discrimination has no place.
Possible tasks:
-Educational workshops teaching skills like: cooking, baking, handicrafts,etc.
-Support in subjects like: computer literacy,art, math,English.
-Emotional and self esteem support.
-Cooking for the girls at home.
-Creating educational material.
🏠 Accommodation on site
To ensure a complete cultural immersion, volunteers are typically housed with carefully selected local host families. Living with a family provides a unique window into the Peruvian way of life, allowing you to practise your Spanish, share traditional meals, and build meaningful relationships. All host families are vetted by our partner organisation to guarantee a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. In some cases, accommodation in a shared volunteer guesthouse or hostel may be available upon request, offering more independence and interaction with other international participants.
🍲 Food
Volunteers staying with a host family will enjoy two home-cooked meals per day (breakfast and dinner), offering an authentic taste of Andean cuisine. Peruvian food is celebrated worldwide, and in the Cusco region, it is characterised by its use of local ingredients like potatoes (of which there are thousands of varieties), quinoa, corn, and fresh vegetables. You may have the chance to try classic dishes such as Lomo Saltado (a flavourful beef stir-fry), Aji de Gallina (a creamy chicken stew), and soups rich with grains and herbs. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore new flavours and bond with your host family over shared meals.
📍 About the location
The projects are located in Cusco and its surrounding areas. At an altitude of approximately 3,400 metres (11,152 feet), Cusco is a vibrant city where Inca walls stand alongside Spanish colonial buildings. Its cobblestone streets, bustling markets, and historic squares create a captivating atmosphere. Depending on the specific project, you may be based within the city itself or in smaller, more rural communities in the nearby Sacred Valley, providing a diverse perspective on life in the Peruvian Andes.
🎒 Leisure activities
During your free time, the opportunities for exploration are endless. Cusco is the primary gateway to some of the world's most famous landmarks. You can plan a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, explore the magnificent Inca ruins of the Sacred Valley (including Pisac and Ollantaytambo), or take on the challenging but rewarding hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). Within Cusco, you can explore museums, visit the San Pedro market, take Spanish or Quechua lessons, or simply enjoy the atmosphere in a café on the Plaza de Armas.
⚠️ Requirements
All participants must be 18 years or older when starting the program and must submit the following documents:
-Application form
-Copy resume, or a summary of experience.
-Emergency contacts.
-Copy of passport.
-Proof of adequate medical travel insurance.
Medical interns must submit proof of academic training.
Volunteers working with children must submit a background check.
🤝 Meeting point
Free pickup is included most Sundays. If a participant can’t make it on specified dates, a $50 fee will be included in the program to cover extra transportation and out-of-date orientation. Please ask for a list of available start dates. Airport pickup is included from Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ)
airport in Cusco and its nearby hotels. Alternatively, participants can meet with coordinators in Cusco if they are already in the country.
ℹ️ Additional information
Availability: The project is available year long and due to the nature of the work, it only accepts female volunteers.
Program Duration:4-24 weeks
Schedule: 7 am to 3 pm.Monday to Friday.
All individual programs include:
Welcome at the airport and transport to accommodation.
On-call support from in-country staff and emergency assistance 24/7.
Program and project orientation.
Host family accommodation with two meals per day or shared hostel accommodation with access to a kitchen(depending on availability and request)
Project placement.
Certificate of program completion
Programs do not include:
Flight to and from destination
Laundry services
Transport to the airport and daily transport.
Immunizations(if needed)
Visa or related fees.
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📅 Available sessions
girl's home PR
16/02/2026 at 00:00 → 31/08/2028 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
1130.00 USD ≈ 1,012 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Cusco, 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: 22:10 (12/11/2026)
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