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An intercultural experience with a local family in the Peruvian Andes

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The experience

Experience an authentic intercultural experience with a local family in the Peruvian Andes. Share our daily life, learn about our customs, cuisine, and traditions, and practice Spanish naturally. You will also be able to explore Huancayo, go trekking, visit tourist attractions, and enjoy nature. An opportunity to share your own culture, meet new people, and experience Peru from a local perspective.


What you offer

10 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 200 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The US$200 per week contribution includes accommodation in a private room, Wi-Fi, breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday, support during your arrival and accompaniment throughout the stay. It also contributes to the maintenance and continuity of the project, allowing us to continue offering a welcoming and meaningful cultural exchange experience.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Live with a local family in the Peruvian Andes and enjoy an authentic cultural exchange experience. You will be able to learn about our customs, cuisine, and daily life, practice Spanish, and share your own culture and experiences.

You will have a private room, Wi-Fi, breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday, in addition to the support of a family that also speaks English. In your free time you will be able to explore Huancayo, go trekking, visit tourist attractions, and participate in various cultural activities.


Activities & Shift

.Approximately 12 hours per week.
Flexible schedules.
Support in family and cultural activities.
Language and cultural exchange.
Participation in local activities.
Free time to explore Huancayo, go trekking, and visit tourist sites.


Rules

Be kind, respectful, and responsible. Respect the family, the spaces, and the local customs. Keep your space clean and tidy and complete the agreed activities.