Eco-Gardening & Cultural Exchange in Huancayo, Peru.
The experience
Join our family project in Huancayo and help us create a greener space!
Volunteers support in gardening, planting trees, and maintaining our small eco-areas. In exchange, youโll enjoy cultural immersion with our family, learn about Andean traditions, and share experiences with locals.
What you offer
12 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 297
Per week
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers and Donation to project
Description:
โWe are a self-sustainable family project. Your contribution helps us cover food and accommodation, while also supporting our community and environmental activities.โ
US$297 per week includes:
โข ๐ก Accommodation in our family home
โข ๐ฒ 2 healthy meals per day and a snack at night
โข ๐ฑ Eco-gardening & reforestation activities
โข ๐ Cultural exchange with our family
โข ๐ Support for community & environmental projects
What you get
3 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.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Our project is a self-sustainable family initiative in Huancayo, Peru. Volunteers stay with us as part of the family, sharing daily life while supporting our eco-gardening and reforestation projects. The contribution from volunteers helps us cover food, accommodation, and basic needs, allowing us to continue our mission of helping both people and the environment. This is not just volunteering, it is a cultural immersion and a meaningful experience of living with an authentic Andean family.
Activities & Shift
Volunteers usually help 2โ4 hours per day, 4-5 days a week. Activities may include:
โข Gardening and planting trees ๐ณ
โข Maintaining green areas ๐ฑ
โข Supporting eco-projects and sustainability practices โป
โข Sharing your culture with the family (language, cooking, music, traditions) ๐
โข Light household help if needed ๐ก
We keep a flexible schedule and encourage volunteers to also have free time to explore Huancayo and the Andes.
Rules
To make the experience positive for everyone, we kindly ask volunteers to:
โข Respect family values and local culture ๐
โข Keep shared spaces clean and organized ๐งน
โข Be responsible
โข No drugs or heavy alcohol use ๐ซ
โข Be open to cultural exchange and teamwork ๐