Help us renovate spaces for youth activities and workshops
The experience
At COPLAN Peru we are looking for volunteers for construction and maintenance in Arequipa 🇵🇪. Support painting, basic repairs, organization, and improvement of community spaces. You don't need professional experience, just the right attitude, responsibility, and a desire to learn. Experience a cultural exchange and participate in social projects with a positive impact.
What you offer
20 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.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Fluent Spanish
Between 18 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Peru
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are looking for proactive volunteers to support maintenance, painting and improvements of community spaces in Arequipa, Peru. You do not need professional experience, only the willingness to help and to work as a team. We offer shared dormitory, equipped kitchen, cultural exchange, and participation in social projects together with COPLAN and JCD.
Activities & Shift
Painting and decoration
Basic repairs
General maintenance
Space organization
Support for community improvements
Teamwork
Rules
* Respect the agreed schedules and responsibilities
* Maintain a good relationship with other volunteers
* Take care of spaces, materials and tools
* Maintain cleanliness and order in shared areas
* Communicate any problem or absence in advance
* Do not use drugs or cause conflicts within the space
* Have a positive attitude, respect and willingness to work as a team