Volunteer in Peru
Volunteering in Peru is perfect for those who want to make a difference. Even before a recent earthquake ripped through Peru, life for many here was hard. Volunteer in Peru and you will work alongside dedicated people who have become used to showing resilience in the face of adversity ever since the Spanish turned up unannounced a few hundred years ago!



Opportunities for Volunteering in Peru
When you volunteer in Peru you will experience the beauty and diversity only found in South America and make a considerable difference to people’s lives here. Volunteering takes you into the heart of communities through conservation, teaching and community projects. Volunteering in Peru can help to mitigate the effects of the acute social problems experienced by many in the country. To find out more about volunteering in Peru take a look at the projects and resources below. Or visit our Gap Year Peru and Travel Peru sections.
If you want to volunteer in South America but can’t find what you’re looking for, consider building homes in Honduras, conservation work in Ecuador, community work in Costa Rica or the range of volunteer projects in vibrant Brazil.
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Teach English in Cusco, Peru
Teaching in the ancient Cusco region in the footsteps of the Incas, this is a fascinating place you'll want to explore once class is dismissed!
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Definitely builds character....
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Meaningful Tour: The Inca and Machu Picchu Experience
Explore past and present Peru on this tour, from the busy capital Lima to the ancient Incan ruins in Cusco, taking in breathtaking views along the way.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Meaningful Tours
- Duration: 2 weeks
Community work with orphans in Trujillo, Peru
Enjoy the colonial architecture of fascinating Trujillo and the warmth of local people when you help out on this valuable community project working with orphans in the city.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
I want to do it all over again!...
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Community work with children near Cusco, Peru
This children's centre in southern Peru is a valuable resource for dozens of children, giving them shelter, food, healthcare and a reason to smile!
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 3 to 12 weeks
Teach English at schools or an orphanage in Lima, Peru
Enjoy all the trappings of a bustling South American city and help some of its younger residents by teaching at a local school or orphanage.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A very special time....
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Community work with special needs children in Peru
Beautiful northern Peru is the setting for a valuable project which uses a variety of interactive activities to help children and teenagers with special needs.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Having an incredible time with the children in the centre!...
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Community work with orphans and underprivileged children in Lima, Peru
Help care and support for underprivileged or orphaned children in Peru's capital and take part in a variety of activities like cooking, arts & crafts, sports and English tuition.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Something that i will never forget, and i am looking...
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Meaningful Tour: The Peruvian Andes experience
Explore traditional rural life on this tour of the Peruvian Andes and spend time living with locals in communities shadowed of one of the world's great mountain ranges.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Meaningful Tours
- Duration: 2 to 3 weeks
Latest trip review:
It takes so little to improve lives significantly....
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Community work with disadvantaged children in Arequipa, Peru
Enjoy an action-packed trip in a region famed for its natural attractions, from exploring canyons and volcanoes to taking biking and trekking tours.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Archaeology work experience in Lima, Peru
Help discover the secrets of Peru's past on an important archeological site whilst enjoying all the benefits of its modern capital, Lima.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Internships
- Duration: 3 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An amazing project with so much more to be discovered....
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