Animal Care & Cultural Connection with My Mom in Cusco

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L'expérience

We welcome one or two independent and respectful volunteers to help my mother care for our six pets — three cats and three dogs — for about 4 hours a day, 4 days a week.

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Ce que vous offrez

4 heures d'aide par jour

Garde d'animaux: Prendre soin et s'occuper des animaux domestiques.

Nettoyage: Aider à nettoyer la cuisine, les chambres, les salles de bain et les espaces communs.

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Ce que vous recevez

3 jours de congé par semaine

Chambre privée: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre privée. En d'autres termes, une chambre rien que pour vous.

Dortoir partagé: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre partagée, ce qui signifie que vous partagerez la même chambre avec d'autres voyageurs.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Laverie Gratuite: Vous pouvez utiliser notre buanderie librement.

Vélos à votre disposition: Vous pouvez utiliser nos vélos quand vous le souhaitez.

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Accès Internet Basique: Internet à vitesse basique pour travailler à distance

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Exigences

Entre 19 et 60 ans

Accueille uniquement les volontaires solo (n'accepte pas les couples ou partenaires)

Être originaire d'un pays autre que Pérou

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

Would you like to enjoy Cusco while spending time with animals in a peaceful family home? We welcome responsible volunteers to help us take care of our pets in Saylla, a quiet town located about 25 minutes from Cusco city center.

You’ll stay in a calm environment surrounded by nature and animals, with flexible schedules that give you plenty of free time to explore Cusco and nearby areas.

We have two big dogs, one small dog, and three cats — all friendly and part of our daily life. Your main task is to help with their routine and make sure they’re healthy, happy, and safe.

We offer:
Free accommodation (private or shared room depending on availability)
Breakfast included
Lunch is negotiable – if you help a bit more around the house (for example, organizing or assisting my mother), she will gladly share lunch with you.
Access to the main kitchen for personal use. If you prefer more privacy, a separate kitchen can be arranged — you’ll just need to keep it tidy and prevent animals from entering.

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Activités et horaires

There are two daily pet-care shifts, and every volunteer is responsible for completing one or both of them. If there are two volunteers, you can coordinate who takes which shift.
If you are the only volunteer, you’ll be responsible for both shifts.
There’s flexibility — if you plan a longer trip or activity in Cusco, just let my mother know that you’ll only cover one shift that day.
However, when you return, please always check that all the animals are safely inside the house.

🌅 Morning Shift (7:00 – 9:00 a.m.)
- Let the two big dogs out for fresh air outside the house
- Wash food bowls and change the water
- Feed the two cats
- Take the small dog for a 30-minute walk
- Feed all animals with food or treats provided by my mom
- Let the big dogs out again after breakfast
- Pick up any dog waste from the garden to keep it clean

🌇 Afternoon Shift (around 5:00 p.m.)
- Make sure all animals are safely inside the house
- Check and clean water bowls if needed
- Feed the cats first (making sure the big dogs don’t steal their food)
- Feed the dogs afterward

This schedule lets you enjoy Cusco freely during the day, while keeping a meaningful daily routine with the animals.

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Règles

To make your stay comfortable and respectful for everyone:

1.- Communication: Let my mother or me to know in advance if you will only do one shift that day or plan to return late.
2.- Responsibility: If you are the only volunteer, you must cover both shifts unless another arrangement is agreed.
3- Animal safety: Always check that all animals are inside at night.
4.- Cleanliness: Keep shared areas clean and organized.
5.- If you use the separate kitchen, make sure animals don’t enter and everything stays tidy.
6.- Respect and coexistence: Be kind to the animals and respectful of our family space.
7.- Flexibility: Enjoy Cusco, but remember your shift commitments — our pets depend on your consistency
8.- Meal Arrangements: When food is provided, please use ingredients with care.
On days off or when meals aren’t included, you’ll handle your own food.
Lunch may be offered depending on how much you help around the house.