About Us
Proyecto Peru began in 2005 in the heart of Cusco, inspired by the vision of Dora, a local Peruvian educator who wanted to share the Spanish language and support her community. Together with her partner, Coen, she developed this idea into a network of dedicated professionals who work closely with local organizations and international participants.
Today, our team focuses on creating meaningful cross-cultural experiences through well-structured volunteer and internship programs. Participants engage directly with Cusco’s social, health, and education sectors by supporting partner projects such as schools, community agencies, clinics, nonprofits, animal shelters, and after-school programs that request specific skills.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
Medical volunteering in Cusco offers a meaningful way to support underserved communities while gaining international experience in healthcare settings. At Proyecto Peru Centre, our medical volunteering opportunities are designed to be ethical, community-led, and appropriate to each volunteer’s qualifications and experience.
We work closely with local partners to ensure that all medical support provided through our programmes complements existing services rather than replacing local professionals. Our focus is on sustainability, cultural respect, and responsible engagement.
We offer several programs which are available as volunteering or internships, including:
- Doctor/Nurse Assistant
- Healthcare Support
- Midwifery
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Dentistry
Requirements
Some projects require that you are studying a medical course or have applicable experience/qualifications. Some medical projects require intermediate Spanish.
Volunteer experience
Each project has a different typical day. Volunteers work either a morning or afternoon shift at their placement. Tasks available depend on specialism, Spanish level, and participant initiative.
$15 USD donation per week with a minimum donation of $60 USD. Participants are required to purchase accommodation or language classes through Proyecto Peru.
€13 per week
Volunteer House accommodation is available from $70 USD per week. Homestay accommodation is available from $159 USD per week.
3 meals a day are provided with homestay accommodation. Volunteer House accommodation does not include meals.
We offer a wide variety of tours, excursions, and free/low-cost activities each week.
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