Franka’s Experience at the After-School Project   I loved volunteering with Peru Volunteer! Working in the Libros Mágicos Project was the best decision ever! I took Spanish classes for one week (since I already learned it in school) which was a great help in communicating better with the kids. In the project, we mainly worked with kids who went to primary school (even though some were a bit older or younger). We always started by reading books together and afterward, we drew/painted with them or read more books in small groups. Some days we even did things like playing music, playing game ..read more

Art classes in the after-school reading project   Since a year and a half the after-school reading project is up and running. We are receiving support from The Ubuntu Family Initiative. After visiting the project, we worked out a collaboration. The Ubuntu Family supports the after-school reading project with materials. But also with very helpful tutorials of how to make cool drawings. By following their tutorials, the kids can make great looking art works, which makes them feel proud and happy     The art classes take place once per week. We are always looking for the help ..read more

The power of reading books   In December 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Spanish teacher Libia started the wonderful after-school reading project in Cusco. On a local market she is reaching out to the children from families in need. The parents are working on the market, and their children don’t have a suitable place to make their homework or read a book. On weekday afternoons the kids are welcome in a room inside the market where their parents work. There they receive educational assistance from local and international volunteers. Reading books together, make homework or ..read more

When is the best time to travel to Peru?   The best time to travel to Peru is between May and September, during the dry season. During the day there is a lot of sun and a bright blue sky in the Andean mountains. But that doesn’t automatically mean that the other months are not good for visiting Peru.   The distinction between the dry season and the raining season has become more blurred during the last two decades. The raining season is between November and March, with January and February as the wettest months. The farmers used to be able to count on the rain during those months. Bu ..read more

Water filter installation Water belongs to the most essential elements for human beings. And access to clean water is highly important for many reasons. In Peru a lot of people do not have the money to pay for bottled water. That leaves them the option to boil the water. Or drink it directly from the tap. At home, boiling water is a good option. But in public places, like schools or sport pitches, with a vast number of people, it can be very complicated. The temptation of drinking tap water while being thirsty is a logical one. However, Peruvian tap water is usually a very bad choice. The tap ..read more

VACANCY Marketing & Social Projects in Peru  Cusco, Peru August, 2019   We are looking for Marketing and Social Project assistance You are motivated and creative and knows how to attract engaged volunteers who are dedicated to continue and extend our work within the volunteer projects. The job is fun, versatile, exciting and a great cultural experience. We look for an independent, creative and adventurous marketeer, with social entrepreneur affinity and skills. PV is looking for a constant stream of engaged volunteers, so all activities can be as continuously as possible. The long-term go ..read more

The fairytale Humantay Lake A special trip to the breathtaking Humantay Lake … watch your eyes as you visit this crystal clear lake! Read all in’s and out’s about the trip to Humantay Lake in this blog. Humantay Lake is a three-hour drive from Cusco, so the trip starts on time. You will be picked up at your accommodation around four or five o’clock and then the journey can begin. Sleep a few hours on the bus, because you could definitely use some extra energy for the hike! After a two-hour drive it’s time for breakfast including coca tea against altitude sickness. It is approximately an hour d ..read more

Daytrip to Moray and Salineras de Maras A combination trip to the ruins of Moray and the Salineras de Maras (salt mines) is a trip that you should definitely not miss when you are in Cusco. The trip does not take all day, because the ruins and salt mines are located close to Cusco. Read more about this great trip in this blog! The trip costs 40 soles, including entrance to the salt mines, which amounts to around 10 euros. Only for Moray you need a Boleto Turistico (normal price: 130 soles, student price: 70 soles) or you pay a one-off 70 soles entrance fee. Around 9 o’clock in the morning you ..read more

Machu Picchu Machu Picchu. Without a doubt the main highlight of Peru, maybe even of entire South America. These old Inca ruins are visited by about 2500 people on a daily bases. It is not a question anymore if you are going to visit Machu Picchu, it is more about when and how! In this blog we share our experiences. How to reach Machu Picchu? There are multiple ways to reach Machu Picchu. The most unique way is without a doubt a trail, like the Inca Trail or Salkantay. However, the costs of a trail are high and besides that you need to have enough time to actually do a trail. Another option i ..read more

Q&A with volunteers part 3 Q&A with Nadine, 22 years old, from The Netherlands Q&A with Niklas, 23 years old, from Germany   Q&A with Nadine, 22 years old, from The Netherlands Q Why did you choose for Peru / Peru Volunteer? A After I graduated in October I really wanted to go abroad for a couple of months. I didn’t just want to travel, I also wanted to work or study in the country. I had never been to South America before and Peru always interested me. When I found Peru Volunteer on the internet, that turned out to fit perfectly with my wishes and needs. I am able to learn S ..read more