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Experience the Andes culture while caring for Peruvian elders

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The experience

We offer personalized care to abandoned elders facing physical and emotional health challenges in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. Our mission is to enhance their quality of life with compassionate care for their nutritional, health and emotional needs in a nurturing environment. For you, we promise a fulfilling experience where you will feel the profound satisfaction of making a difference while immersing yourself in the unique Peruvian culture.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 150 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Expand Peru relies on the contributions made by volunteers to sustain its programs. Your financial support covers essential expenses, including the purchase of medical supplies and other items our seniors might need, wages of dedicated staff like psychologists, and your accommodation. Additionally, these contributions fund the administrative and operational costs that guarantee the continuity of this program. Fees are $150/week or $500/month.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Beginner English

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, we are dedicated to offering personalized care and support to elderly individuals who face health challenges and have often been abandoned.
Our focus is to ensure their well-being through:

• Compassionate care: addressing their nutritional, health, and emotional requirements with urgency and empathy.

• A safe and nurturing environment: creating a warm, secure space where each elder receives individual attention and emotional support, enhancing their quality of life.

Learn more: www.expandperu.org/en/volunteer-peru-elders

Activities & Shift

You will work from 8:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday. These are the types of activities our volunteers typically perform:

• Assist with daily care in homes or residences for the elderly (feeding, medical assistance, physical therapy)
• Help organize recreational and artistic activities (games, crafts, walks, and celebrations)
• Provide companionship and emotional support during daily tasks
• Aid in administering medications and tracking treatments
• Plan and organize social and physical activities to promote well-being
• Assist with household chores and personal care
• Conduct home visits to check on elderly individuals living alone
• Accompany seniors to medical appointments and provide emotional support
• Promote healthy habits and encourage physical activity