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

Help a sustainable project: 5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 10 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Make a real social impact: 10 travelers really felt their social impact working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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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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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

No poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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13 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

10 Meeting international travelers
10 Creating true social impact
10 Meeting locals
8 Practicing Spanish
6 Get in touch with nature
6 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 1. No poverty
5 2. Zero hunger
5 4. Quality education

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 :)

14 days 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!

almost 2 years ago

Madeline

United States

My experience at the project was unforgettable. It was very hard to say goodbye. I felt like I was at home at the project. I developed friendships with the staff and kids very quickly. The kids forever have my heart. The boys at the project carry a special spirit with them. They are so full of love, gratitude and happiness. The work was very easy for me. We spend a lot of time cooking but the staff make it fun. Helping the boys with their homework helped me a lot with my Spanish. The rooms were very comfortable. The animals on the farm added joy and laughter to my day. From the farm there is a spectacul

about 2 years ago

Jacky

Czech Republic

The host is a place like no other. I only spent three weeks at the orphanage, but cannot even begin to describe how difficult it was to say goodbye. It was beyond incredible to witness the love between all children and adults, whilst getting to become a temporary part of this beautiful family. This truly was a unique and eye opening, once in a lifetime experience that I will forever be carrying near and dear to my heart; just like the kids. Muchas gracias por todo, the host. Los extrañaré a todos!

about 3 years ago

Luisa

Portugal

Great experience!!

over 3 years ago

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Hosted by Alcides

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