Peru

From the soaring Andes and ancient Inca sites to colourful cities and the vast Amazon rainforest, Peru is a country packed with culture, history and adventure.

Living here gives you the chance to experience much more than the famous sights. As a Project Trust Volunteer, you’ll become part of your local community, experience everyday Peruvian life and build relationships with the people around you.

With opportunities to develop your Spanish, immerse yourself in a different culture and explore some of South America’s most spectacular landscapes, Peru is an incredible place to spend your placement.

Placement Types

Immersive Placement

Spend 10–12 months living and volunteering in Peru, giving yourself the time to truly settle into your community.
You’ll build strong relationships, develop your Spanish and experience the rhythms of everyday life while growing in confidence, independence and understanding of another culture.

Focused Placement

Spend 6–8 months living and volunteering in Peru. You’ll have time to become part of your project and community, develop new skills and experience Peruvian culture while exploring more of this incredible country.

Find out more about our Placement Types here

What can you do?

TESOL – Teaching English

Support pupils to develop their English through engaging lessons and activities.

You could work with Primary pupils aged 6–11 or Secondary students aged 12–14 and above, helping to plan and deliver English lessons while developing your own teaching and communication skills.

Find out more about Project Types here

What does life as a Volunteer look like?

FOOD

Peru has a fantastic food culture, with dishes and ingredients varying considerably between different parts of the country.
Look out for Peruvian favourites such as ceviche, made with fresh fish marinated in citrus, alongside plenty of other dishes to discover through local markets, restaurants and meals with your community

Living

Get ready to become part of community life.
Depending on your placement, you could live with a host family or in local guest accommodation, giving you the opportunity to experience everyday life in Peru first-hand.
Facilities can be simple, particularly in more rural locations, but adapting to a different way of living is all part of the experience.

TRAVEL

Peru is made for adventure. Hike through the Andes to Machu Picchu, explore historic cities, discover ancient archaeological sites or experience the incredible landscapes of the Amazon.
From mountains and rainforest to colourful towns and dramatic coastlines, there’s always somewhere new to discover during your time off.

Have questions about Volunteering in Peru?

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Your Visas for travel will be obtained in June, along with any other final preparations.
Towards the beginning of July you will attend our 4 day residential training course in Scotland. It’s a brilliant time to get to know other Volunteers and get prepared for your placement
Departure time! You will depart with your country group in the first few weeks of August
You’ll return from your placement towards the end of July
Our Debriefing course is held in August and is a fantastic time to reflect on your placement and share memories with other Volunteers.

Your Visas for travel will be obtained in November, along with any other final preparations.
Towards the beginning of December you will attend our 4 day residential training course in Scotland. It’s a brilliant time to get to know other Volunteers and get prepared for your placement
Departure time! You will depart with your country group in the first few weeks of January
You’ll return from your placement towards the end of July
Our Debriefing course is held in August and is a fantastic time to reflect on your placement and share memories with other Volunteers.