Embark on an extraordinary volunteer adventure in the heart of the Peruvian Andes! By teaching English at a high school in the vibrant city of Cusco, you’ll not only help shape the futures of local students but also experience the beauty and culture of one of the most unique regions in the world.
About the Program 🏫📚
Gabriela with her students in the Class Room
As an English teacher volunteer, you’ll have the chance to teach high school students in a small school alongside local English teachers. Your lessons will have a direct impact on their futures! This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience while helping locals build skills for a better tomorrow. You’ll be teaching motivated students who are excited to learn from a native speaker, giving them the confidence and language skills they need to succeed.
What’s Involved? 🎓🌏
✔ Teach English to high school students eager to improve their language skills
✔ Create lesson plans alongside the local teacher and provide one-on-one attention to students
✔ Immerse yourself in the culture of the Peruvian Andes
✔ Enjoy breathtaking views of Cusco
The students you teach are often incredibly motivated and eager to communicate in English to improve their futures. Teaching them is a truly rewarding experience as you watch them gain confidence in their language skills, opening doors to new opportunities. You’ll not only teach but also learn from the community and environment around you.
Who Can Apply?
✔ Passionate about education and cultural exchange
✔ Motivated to teach students who are eager to learn
✔ Willing to immerse yourself in Andean culture
✔ Basic knowledge of Spanish (or willingness to learn)
✔ Flexible, adaptable, and ready for an adventure
🌿 Take this chance to teach, explore, and make a lasting difference in the Peruvian Andes. 🌍
Apply today and start your unforgettable volunteer journey! 🌟
Projects in Peru start on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Participants on our volunteer in Peru programs should arrive on Sundays. You can choose to volunteer from 1 to 12 weeks
Fees
The program fee is paid directly to the host organization.
All of the projects incur a registration fee of U$ 149.00 on top of the program fee.
What is included in the program fee?
Airport Pickup in the volunteer location
Orientation
Accommodation for all projects (shared rooms in home-stays or volunteer residence)
2 meals per day from Monday to Saturday (breakfast & dinner)
Support from local staff & Program supervision
In-country 24/7 support throughout your stay
In-country administration costs
Donation to support the local project
There are no hidden costs. These programs are the most affordable to volunteer in Peru.
Iko Poran is an NGO based in a developing country. We are dedicated to helping you help others, at the lowest possible price. We are interested in making volunteering abroad more accessible so that more people can help do really important work.
Participants in our Peru programs normally find US$ 70 to be sufficient for weekly expenses in the country.
*Refundable up to 60 days before the program start date according to our Terms & Conditions
Accommodation & Meals
🏠 Volunteers stay with host families or in a volunteer residence, depending on the project.
🍽️ Three meals per day (Monday–Friday) – breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Note: Dinner is pretty light in the Andes.
Requirements for Teaching English in Peru
You must be at least 18 years old at the start of your placement. Exceptions can be made for under 18’s accompanied by a guardian or with a parental consent.
All volunteers must have adequate volunteer travel insurance.
Language Requirements
To enroll in our volunteer in Peru programs it is important that you have a grasp of the basics of the Spanish language; in order to be able to communicate with the local people, the other staff/ patients/ children. We offer a week of Spanish lessons on arrival, it is highly recommended that you take at least these 20 hours before you start with the volunteering. Once you speak enough Spanish to communicate with the people, you will start work in your program for at least one more week. If you already know Spanish, or would like to take more than one week of classes, that can be easily arranged with your program coordinator.
Safety
You will have a competent support and advices from the local team and project leaders. Someone will always be available in the case of any emergency. Please keep in mind that you are in a different country and should take some precautions to avoid exposing yourself to certain risks.
The local coordinators will give you all the information to have a safe and unforgettable experience.
Marco Fiorito: “Incredibly Rewarding”
Marco and his English students in Padre Cocha, Amazon
Over the last September, I volunteered for 2 weeks as a teaching assistant in Padre Cocha, a small community located at 20 min by boat from Iquitos, in the middle of the Peruvian Amazon.
The project consisted in a 2-week English course for local people of all ages and aimed at improving their everyday communication with foreigners, in order to promote tourism in the community.
During this period I’ve been hosted by Jorge and Jenny, the organisers of this project, at their b&b, who made me feel welcome since the very beginning and gave me all the support I could need for visiting the area.
Teaching has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me, as put me in direct contact with the local people, who really appreciated the time and effort I put into it and who truly believed in the benefits of the program.
In my experience, two weeks have been a sufficient time to forget about my own life and to dive into this new reality, getting to know new people and appreciate their differences and similarities from my cultural background, build friendships, enjoy the jungle and, hopefully, make a difference for this community. This first course, in fact, has set the basis for a longer-term project that will continue with new volunteers and with the same enthusiasm to help the development of this marvellous place.
Overall, I couldn’t be more satisfied of this affordable and rewarding adventure, especially given that I’d never really considered volunteering before, and surely recommend this kind of experience to anybody. – Marco Fiorito, Italy
Furthermore we offer two different stages for medical students: you can work as a medical volunteer at a healthcare center in Cusco, or gain some practical experience with a dental internship.
