Proyecto Peru

Proyecto Peru: volunteering, language immersion and programs in Cusco

Proyecto Peru is an organization established in Cusco that, according to its own presentation, has been operating since 2005 and has welcomed more than 6,000 volunteers and students. Its activity combines intermediation with local social projects, language teaching and the organization of stays, tours and professional internships in Peru.

Volunteering in more than thirty projects

The entity channels volunteers towards more than thirty projects distributed throughout the Cusco region. The areas of action it details are:

• Education, social development, childcare and youth.
• Animal care.
• Health and medical care.
• Environment, culture and history.
• Business and marketing.

Many of the associated projects depend on volunteer support to carry out their work, according to the organization.

Spanish and Quechua school

Proyecto Peru has its own language school. It offers in-person and online Spanish classes, with small groups of a maximum of five students, and includes a specific medical Spanish program. It also offers the possibility of learning Quechua.

Professional internships in Peru

The internship catalog includes the following modalities: medical internships, internships in education and social work, veterinary internships and internships in marketing, communications and business. These stays take place in real work environments, according to the entity's description.

Accommodation and cultural activities

The organization offers two accommodation alternatives: living with Peruvian host families or a centrally located volunteer house. In addition, it programs weekly social and cultural activities such as salsa classes, pisco sour evenings and sports events.

Tours and experiences in the region

Proyecto Peru organizes excursions and routes that include the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the Rainbow Mountains and other destinations in the area. These activities are offered both to participants in its programs and through its tour catalog.

Participant reviews

The site collects testimonials from volunteers and students. The entity claims to have a rating above 4.9 out of 5 based on more than 250 reviews on Trustpilot, Tripadvisor and Google Reviews. Among the published comments, stays of several months, learning Spanish from beginner level to fluent conversation, the welcome from host families, the organization of medical internships in a private clinic and the coordination of routes such as Palcoyo and the Salkantay trek are mentioned.

Location and contact

Phone: +51 989 073 666 · Email: info@proyectoperucentre.org