Help My Mom with Cooking and Grocery Shopping in Cusco

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La experiencia

We are looking for one caring and respectful volunteer to help my 74-year-old mother with everyday tasks in the kitchen and market. This is a family-based exchange, perfect for someone who enjoys cooking, chatting, and learning from the traditions of the Peruvian Andes.

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Que ofreces?

5 horas de ayuda por día

Limpieza: Ayuda a limpiar la cocina, dormitorios, baños y áreas comunes.

Tareas Domésticas: Ayuda haciendo las camas y tareas domésticas.

Mano de Cocina: Ayuda a preparar, terminar y servir comidas.

Cocina: Prepara las comidas para los huéspedes.

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Lo que obtienes

3 dias libres por semana

Habitación privada: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto privado. Sí, un cuarto solo para ti.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

Bicicletas a tu disposición: Puedes usar nuestras bicicletas cuando quieras.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidad básica para trabajar remotamente

Espacio de Trabajo Dedicado: Espacio específico para trabajar remotamente

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Requisitos

Español Intermedio y Inglés Intermedio

Entre 25 y 60 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

Curso de la Academy Cómo ser un Worldpacker increíble

Eres afuera de Perú

Pasaporte de la Unión Europea

Visado o ciudadanía de Estados Unidos

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

The exchange is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, learning about traditional Andean life, and spending time with kind and curious people. My mother is warm, loves conversation, and is always excited to learn about other cultures. Your support helps her maintain a healthy and active daily rhythm.

You’ll have free time every afternoon to rest, read, or visit Cusco or the Sacred Valley. We welcome volunteers who are kind, organized, and genuinely enjoy being part of a home.

🏠 What you get:

Accommodation in a private room with bathroom
Shared meals with my mom
A fully equipped kitchen
Free time to visit Cusco, Pisac, or rest in the peaceful town of Saylla

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Actividades & Turnos

🧺 Your tasks may include:

- Helping to prepare breakfast for everyone at home: my mom, César, any volunteers caring for the pets, and yourself
- Accompanying my mom to the local market (once or twice a week)
- Carrying shopping bags and helping choose ingredients
- Washing vegetables, peeling potatoes, and organizing food
- Helping clean the kitchen after meals
- Occasionally preparing simple meals or sharing a recipe from your country

Time commitment:
5 hours per day, Monday to Thursday— only in the mornings

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Reglas

- Keep the kitchen clean and organized after each use
- Respect the way my mom cooks and organizes her space — she has her own rhythm and routines
- Be punctual for market days and cooking times
- Use ingredients responsibly, especially if they are shared
- Ask before inviting others to cook or eat in the kitchen
- No outside visitors without prior permission
- Be mindful of water and gas usage
- Share your presence: a simple conversation or helping hand means a lot in our home