Social Volunteering in Peru
SD Projects – Peru is a Peruvian non-profit civil organization that has been legally registered since 2009. The organization participates in various volunteer programs in the areas of the Central Andes of Peru. The programs aim to improve the quality of life of Andean peoples and communities that suffer from social, economic and cultural difficulties and exclusion.
Humanitarian Volunteering in the Peruvian Andes
Organization Name: The Minka Project Contact: minkavolunteer@gmail.com Website: The Minka Project Tell Us About Your Organization Small local non-profit organization, helps improve the quality of life of people and populations in the central Andes of Peru in situations of extreme poverty, we work in areas of educational support for Andean children and families, empowerment of […]
Women Empowerment in Lima, Peru
Volunteer at Imfundo Kahle in Perú, a project working on women empowerment and promote a more equitable society.
10 Small Communities Around the Globe For Volunteer Travel
Volunteer travel combines the desire to explore different cultures and places with the opportunity to make a positive impact on local communities and contribute to meaningful projects.
In this post, we will give you 10 destinations and trustworthy organizations you can look for if you are planning your next volunteer travel adventure.
10 Popular Volunteer Vacations Hubs Around the Globe
Volunteer vacations can be a great way to make a positive impact in a community while also gaining personal fulfillment and cultural enrichment. It can also be an opportunity to learn new skills, improve language abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of global issues.
EcoSwell – Surf Inspired Organization in Peru
EcoSwell is a surfing-inspired sustainable development non-profit (NGO) based in Lobitos, Peru. We believe that people and nature can thrive in unison. Through infrastructure projects, educational, environmental and socioeconomic initiatives, we guide the development of vulnerable communities in Peru through a path of sustainability. Working with local communities, international volunteers/interns, the private, public and academic sectors, we implement relevant and lasting solutions. In basic terms, we improve people’s lives and help protect our natural environment.
Help Peruvian Children with Oye LENA
Oye LENA is an educational project located in Curahuasi, Peru in the heart of the Andes mountain range at an altitude of 2,600 meters. It was founded on 15 April 2012 and has been an officially registered NGO in Peru since 8 February 2013. Oye LENA is short for “Oye Loquitas EN Acción!” which freely translated means: “Listen […]
Volunteer in Chile with Samadhi Eco-Resort
With a passion for sustainable living and goal to be fully self sufficient, Samadhi Eco Resort is the only accommodation in Chile that is bronze benchmarked by EarthCheck – the world’s leading certification and benchmarking organization in the world. To further support this, a manager recently received her GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification in […]
Interview with Jessica Sánchez from MySmallHelp Peru
MiPequeñaAyuda – MySmallHelp Peru provides education, health and skills training to children and youth with disabilities and low-income. Located in the incredible Peruvian Andes near Machu Picchu, the organization provides several opportunities for international volunteers. We had the opportunity to speak with the director of the organization, Jessica Sánchez. Jessica has a pretty wonderful story of […]
Free or Cheap Volunteer Opportunities in Peru – Resource eBook
The True Travellers’ team has developed an eBook featuring free or cheap volunteer opportunities in Peru. We hope that this helps travellers find volunteer placements. It is intended to be a starting point for people looking for local volunteer opportunities in Peru. By no means is it an exhaustive travel guide. We want to know […]
Volunteer on self-sustaining Eco Farm in Brazil
Our Farm is situated in the beautiful green mountains of the Atlantic rain forest. Our Eco Farm aims to become fully self-sustaining in healthy food, energy and natural building materials. We are building bioconstruction houses, implementing agroforestry and following the permaculture principles. We also pretend to attend underprivileged teens in the near future. We have […]
Sharing Dreams Peru
Sharing dreams is a Peruvian not-for-profit civil organisation that has been legally registered since 2009. The organisation is involved in various volunteer programmes in the areas of the Central Andes of Peru. The programmes target improving the quality of life of Andean people and communities that suffer from hardship and social, economic and cultural exclusion. […]
Youth Development Coordinator in Peru
Latin American Foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a small UK-registered charity which works to give vulnerable children and young people in Peru the tools and skills to build themselves an independent future. LAFF partners organisations in Cusco and Lima which share our vision and supports them through education, vocational training, capacity building and sustainability […]
Program Coordinator in Peru
Mushoc Waraqi was founded in February 2016 in order to confront labor market challenges for women, particularly single mothers, people with handicaps, senior citizens and other communities in Huaraz, Peru. What they say: We are looking for a talented, responsible, and energetic person to work for Mushoc Waraqi. Mushoc Waraqi is a non-profit organization dedicated […]
Fundraising Coordinator in Perú
Latin American Foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-registered charity supporting marginalised children in Peru, and the organisations which work with them. LAFF believes in creating independence, not dependence. This is crucial in their approach. What they say: Working to support disadvantaged young people or trekking the Inca Trail? why not do both?! Get […]
Social Enterprise Coordinator Peru
In order to reduce dependency and move towards sustainability, Latin American Foundation for the Future (LAFF) supports activities which generate income for our partners, reduce their dependency on external funding and, in some cases, provide training and job placement opportunities for at-risk young people. The Social Enterprise/ income generation programme is built around a participatory […]
Biblioworks opens it’s 13th library!
I received this email from Biblioworks. They are doing great work in Bolivia. Congratulations to them on opening their 13th libary! “We at BiblioWorks are proud to announce that this past June we successfully opened our 13th library! Based in the small town of Padilla, the library was a collaborative project with Across the Globe […]
Volunteer in Perú – Teaching Children
The mission of Peru Luz de Esperanza is to improve the quality of life of children and their families in the suburbs of Huancayo. They don’t live in cities; we know that cities have different sources of help from Government Departments, Volunteering Programs, Social Programs, etc. But this is not the case for remote villages […]
Humanity Hospital Trust
Humanity Hospital is a charitable hospital operating under the umbrella of Humanity Trust. This is an NOG that provides free medical care to underprivileged or whoever needs it in West Bengal, INDIA. They are committed to ensuring no-one in the region is denied access to health care due to their financial position. Humanity Hospital has […]
Split Gap Year Opportunity in Peru and Brazil!
This is an amazing opportunity to take full advantage of your gap year experience by spending half the year volunteering in Peru and half the year volunteering in Brazil, while supporting 2 fantastic NGO’s and the local children, families and communities they serve. Alternatively, volunteers have the flexibility to volunteer between 3 to 6 months […]