About this volunteering program
This program aims to enhance the quality of life for vulnerable babies and children in orphanages in the Peruvian Andes. We offer them compassionate care, fostering a secure and supportive environment for their development.
For you, this program offers a deeply rewarding experience, where you’ll feel the satisfaction of making a real impact while immersing yourself in the rich Peruvian culture.
How you will help
Compassionate care
Offering tender care and emotional support to the little ones.By fostering a safe and affectionate environment, you’ll help them feel valued and nurtured, which is vital for their emotional and psychological well-being.
Developmental activities
Leading various activities to foster their growth and development. This includes educational games, creative play, and social interactions that stimulate their cognitive and emotional skills, ensuring they receive holistic support.
What your work will look like
8 am to 1 pm
Monday to Friday
Huancayo, Peru
Activities
- Lead workshops in arts such as painting, music, dance, and theater to inspire creativity and self-expression
- Offer emotional support, active listening, and guidance in a safe and welcoming environment.
- Create and lead your own workshops, sharing aspects of your home country, organizing games, or hosting cooking classes
- Organize and lead sports sessions and recreational games to promote physical activity and teamwork
- Play and engage in fun activities with the children to foster joy and connection
Why you will love this experience
Drive real impact
Your work will have a direct and tangible effect on people’s lives. We’re committed to ensuring you experience the joy of really making a difference in the lives of those in need.
Immerse in local culture
Connect with the local community in an authentic way. Share their everyday life and experience cultural exchange far removed from the typical tourist paths.
Feel safe and supported
While making a difference, you’ll be guided and supported every step of the way, ensuring that you always feel secure and comfortable throughout your volunteer experience.
Real experiences from past volunteers
Program Costs – An Investment That Changes Lives
We rely on volunteer contributions to sustain our programs. Your financial support helps cover essential elements such as activity materials, staff salaries (e.g., teachers and psychologists), and your accommodation. These contributions also fund administrative and operational costs, ensuring the continuity of our work.
Volunteer House
- First Week: $200.00
- Additional Week: $130.00
- Month: $500.00
Host Family
- First Week: $300.00
- Additional Week: $190.00
- Month: $800.00
What Does the Program Include?
We include everything you need for a safe, organized, and enriching stay: accommodation, guidance, orientation, projects, activities, and full support.
- The program includes safe accommodation in the Volunteer House or with a host family, continuous guidance and support, expert local coordination, and an activity plan according to the chosen social project.
- It also includes cultural orientation, a city tour, arrival and departure transfers, house rules, and an official volunteer certificate upon completion.
Very Important
- No upfront payment is required. Payment is made within the first three days after the volunteer’s arrival and settling in. Prices can be paid in US dollars, Peruvian soles, or euros, with no additional charges during the program.
Your Contribution Makes the Projects Possible
Volunteer contributions keep social projects alive, covering materials, logistics, local staff, and ensuring we can continue supporting children, older adults, and young mothers sustainably. You travel, help, and create a real impact in Peruvian communities.
Educational:
They promote the human and intellectual development of children, strengthening skills through education and social integration, thereby contributing to improving the quality of education in Peru’s poorest areas.
Social:
We work with children, adolescents, and older adults who have experienced abandonment, violence, or marginalization—a population that requires support and very special care. Emotional support is a key focus in these projects.
Medical:
Health is essential for human development, but unfortunately, access to healthcare in Peru is very limited, especially for poor communities. That’s why Expand Peru supports hospitals and medical posts through volunteer staff.
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