About this volunteering program
This program is dedicated to enhancing the lives of young mothers in the Peruvian Andes. We empower them with parenting guidance and essential skills for independence, fostering both a nurturing environment for their children and personal growth for themselves.
For you, this program offers a deeply rewarding experience, where you’ll feel the profound satisfaction of making a meaningful impact while immersing yourself in the unique and vibrant Peruvian culture.
How you will help
Parenting guidance
Offering comprehensive guidance and emotional support to these girls, helping them develop effective parenting skills and boost their self-esteem. Our goal is to ensure they can provide a healthy and nurturing environment for their children’s development.
Skill development for independence
Providing training and resources to help them acquire skills that promote independence. This includes workshops and opportunities for personal and professional growth, enabling them to build a stable and self-sufficient future.
What your work will look like
8 am to 1 pm
Monday to Friday
Huancayo, Peru
Activities
- Provide emotional support and guidance to the young mothers
- Assist with childcare and educational activities for their children
- Help the mothers understand their children’s needs and development stages
- Conduct workshops on responsible parenting and essential parenting skills
- Organize activities that promote self-esteem and empowerment for the mothers
- Offer health and well-being resources for both mothers and children
- Lead discussions on nutrition, hygiene, childcare, and emotional health
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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