Sustainable farming project in Cusco (Bio-garden)
- This project benefits 60 plus people.
- Location: Cusco, Peru (10 min by car/ 20 min by foot from our volunteers’ residence)
- Duration: 4 weeks[1]
- Spanish level needed: Basic
This projects takes place in the home for the mentally disabled children and adults in Cusco. Currently, there are 68 patients (children and adults) living in this home and they are taken care by 10 staff members and local volunteers. The home grows its own vegetables, tubers and herbs (lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, onions, radish, potatoes…. etc.). All the vegetables are used to feed the patients and staff working at this organization. The patients are provided with three meals per day.
The organization has one person tending the bio garden. This volunteering opportunity will challenge your muscles and break a sweat!!!!! Your help is needed to clean the land, plant new trees, water the plants and everything related to maintaining the crops and ensuring the land continues to produce. The person will be working closely to the person tending the bio- garden and no previous experience is needed.
The volunteer will work from 8:30am- 11:30am M-T-W-F (not on Thursday). There are some exceptions when the volunteer is needed on a Thursday or Saturday (this will be agreed in advance.).
The Spanish classes take place in the afternoons, from M- F, 1.5 hours per day[2]. The class schedule will be arranged between the student and teacher. The rest of the time is for you to explore the city, meet other volunteers, learn about your host community culture and social practices. Of course continue practicing your Spanish.
Our goal is to help you find a balance between the hard work, study and free time as well as provide you with opportunities to explore and learn about the culture and history of Peru. With this in mind, this project includes a one-day visit to the archeological site of Machu Picchu (round transportation Cusco-Ollantaytambo-Cusco, train tickets, bus tickets, entrance to Machu Picchu ticket and guide). Everything will be arranged for you; you just have to show up at the pick-up point at a date and time that will be communicated to you in advance.
Summary of our service
- Airport reception and transfer to your host family home or students’ residence.
- On site orientation. The first day of your volunteer project; you will be accompanied and introduced to the organization that you will be supporting.
- Volunteer placement at the organization.
- Placement with a host family or at the students’ residence.
- 15 hours of Spanish lessons.
- One- day excursion to Machu Picchu. (transportation, entrance ticket and tour guide are provided).
- 24/4 Onsite support provided by the staff of our local partner. Also remote support provided by our office in Toronto.
- Donation to the organization upon completion of the volunteer work.
- Certificate of Volunteer Hours completed issued by the organization.
Requirements:
- Willingness to help others and desire to learn about the culture and social practices of your host country as well as sharing your knowledge and experience.
- a valid passport
- travel/medical insurance
Recommendation– We advise you to plan your trip to arrive over the weekend, that will give you time to acclimatize (altitude sickness can be a problem.), also to become acquainted with your surroundings. The host families/or staff from the residence will take you around and show you your way to the school or where to take a bus/taxi, etc.
[1] The duration of the project is flexible, however there is a minimum commitment of 2weeks.
[2] Additional class hours can be arranged.
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Children’s orphanage
- Location: Cusco, Peru
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Spanish level needed: intermediate
This center provides car
e to orphans and at-risk children. The children ages range from 0-14 years old. The help of volunteeers is a key component for this program. You will be working directly with children helping the staff with daily caretaking, homework, facilitate recreational and outdoor activities, etc. These kids come from broken families and are in need of a role model a figure that will inspire them to stay in school, continue their studies…etc. Reading a book, taking them for a walk, sharing a meal… it does not take too much to put a smile of the face of these kids.
All you need is your willingness to help, perseverance and good dose of humor…
Summary of our service
- Airport reception and transfer to your host family home or students’ residence.
- On site orientation. The first day of your volunteer project; you will be accompanied and introduced to the organization that you will be supporting.
- Volunteer placement at the organization.
- Placement with a host family or at the students’ residence.
- 15 hours of Spanish lessons.
- One- day excursion to Machu Picchu. (transportation, entrance ticket and tour guide are provided).
- 24/4 Onsite support provided by the staff of our local partner. Also remote support provided by our office in Toronto.
- Donation to the organization upon completion of the volunteer work.
- Certificate of Volunteer Hours completed issued by the organization.
Requirements:
- Willingness to help others and desire to learn about the culture and social practices of your host country as well as sharing your knowledge and experience.
- a valid passport
- travel/medical insurance
Recommendation– We advise you to plan your trip to arrive over the weekend, that will give you time to acclimatize (altitude sickness can be a problem.), also to become acquainted with your surroundings. The host families/or staff from the residence will take you around and show you your way to the school or where to take a bus/taxi, etc.