Animal Care & Cultural Connection with My Mom in Cusco

L'esperienza

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.

Cosa offri

4 ore di aiuto per giorno

Pet Sitting: Prendersi cura degli animali domestici.

Pulizia: Aiuta a pulire la cucina, le camere da letto, i bagni e le aree comuni.

Cosa ottieni

3 giorni liberi a settimana

Camera privata: Avrai un letto in una camera privata. In altre parole, una stanza solo per te.

Dormitorio condiviso: Avrai un letto in una camera condivisa, il che significa che condividerai la stessa stanza con altri viaggiatori.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Lavanderia Gratuita: Puoi utilizzare liberamente la nostra lavanderia.

Biciclette a tua disposizione: Puoi utilizzare le nostre biciclette quando vuoi.

Usa la nostra cucina attrezzata: Sentiti libero di utilizzare la nostra cucina e preparare il tuo delizioso cibo.

Accesso Internet Base: Internet a velocità base per lavorare da remoto

Requisiti

Tra 19 e 60 anni

Accoglie solo volontari singoli (non accetta coppie o partner)

Essere di un paese diverso da Perù

Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto

Dettagli del programma

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.

Attività e turni

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.

Regole

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.