Help at our orphanage by giving love to our kids near Cusco, Peru

Help a sustainable project: 7 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Connect with international travelers: 13 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 5

Per day

Fee pays for

Donation to project

Description

Pedimos que los volontarios contribuyan 20 soles para cubrir los gastos de su estancía. We ask volunteers to contribute 20 Soles to cover the costs of their stay.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

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

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 5 days

The Experience

Each day we seek help in our kitchen preparing meals for our kids, helping with their homework or playing with them! We are an orphanage that takes in children to give them a better home. We have 11 kids aged 8-18. In return you'll receive 3 meals, bed in volunteer dorm and a chance to help and get to know a lovely group of kids. We receive volunteers from all over the world, and would love you to be a part of our family :-)

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Social Project

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

13 Meeting international travelers
13 Meeting locals
12 Creating true social impact
11 Practicing Spanish
7 Get in touch with nature
7 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 2. Zero hunger
6 1. No poverty
6 4. Quality education

Faye

Canada

Volunteering at the project was an unforgettable experience. The kids are all kind and wonderful to interact with. The work involved lots of food prep, cleaning and helping out with the animals. We would get some downtime after lunch to spend doing whatever we'd like to do (go into town, play games with the kids, baking). Getting the opportunity to spend Christmas here was such a cool experience! I felt like we learned lots about the local culture, and truly felt like part of a family. Only recommendations for other travellers are to speak some Spanish before arriving and to bring some snacks.

8 days ago

Aidan

Canada

We had a fantastic time at the project! It was so rewarding getting the opportunity to help look after all the kids and animals, as well it was awesome meeting other like-minded people from around the world. Would absolutely recommend this opportunity to anyone, it would be beneficial if you could speak Spanish

17 days ago

Christopher

Australia

The location is 15min walk from the town of Oropesa. There is a bus that can be caught easily to and from Cusco for 3 Sols. This organisation does a great service and the children who are there were very happy and safe. There are always things to do and you will get the most out of the experience with the effort you put in. We were lucky to experience the local fair of the town and a visit from Cusco football club, which was a memorable day for the children. We met other likeminded travellers who volunteered and became fast friends.

5 months ago

Matthew

United States

Staying at the project was a life changing experience. The kids are amazing and the work was rewarding. You must be prepared to give a lot of your self here, which can be challenging at times. The work requirement says 5 hours per day but the expectation is going to be more than that. The volunteers meet quite early in the morning (6:45) to help with breakfast, and then aside from a few hours break after making lunch it's pretty busy until the kids go to sleep around 9pm. It's a lot of hours but breakfast, lunch, and dinner is provided. Overall it was great and we're considering coming back :)

6 months ago

Beatriz

Brazil

It was one of the best experiences of my life. the project is a very special place. Dante, Vic and Senhor Alcides created a real family. The boys are amazing!! I learned a lot about Peruvian culture and life in general. I really hope I can come back one day!

over 2 years ago

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