Volunteer in Peru Reviews

4.5 Rating 62 Reviews

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“At the first the placement was a challenge so many kids playing around but once you adapt was a very fulfilling activity. I felt my efforts get appreciated and I had a great experience because there are so many kids and just one teacher so they are always in need of our help. My host family accommodation and meals were great. The in-country support staff and coordinators were good. The highlight of my volunteering experience was the second week when I felt that the kids were happy when I stayed with them the smiles on their faces was an amazing feeling. So after two weeks in Cusco I feel peace and harmony in my heart I am so happy.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I like the countdown to the trip and how the information was separated into different sections. It really made it easy to find. I know it's difficult to be specific about every volunteering experience but more information about the family and the individual projects would have been helpful. I really enjoyed working at both of my placements. I feel that they really appreciated the gifts I brought with me. The accommodation was very comfortable and the family were extremely welcoming. The in-country staff Yovana was extremely helpful and went out of her way to make sure I felt comfortable and happy. The highlight of my volunteering experience was the relationship I developed with the children at my project. The highlight of my trip was visiting Machu Picchu.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I really enjoyed having the PreDeparture information booklet because it provided useful information for my stay and prepared me for it. From my point of view it offers an allround-information package and as much preparation as possible. I was very content with my project's preparation. I really enjoyed my project and I was even lucky enough to experience two different projects: Due to exams in school I started working in the kindergarden first. And I enjoyed no only the two different types of work it were especially the nice people who made my work a great experience. My experience was definitely worthwile and I would immediately do it again. Since I stayed for two months I could see the effects of my work at the end of my stay. Also the teacher and pupils regularly gave me a positive feedback and evidence that my work was effective. Accommodation and meals were Great! Of course it was different but that's the whole point about staying abroad - especially when staying in a host family. We - the other volunteers and me - were always offered enough and good food. The family really cared for us and did everything to make us feel at home. Jenny is amazing and I don't think there could be a better country coordinator. She helped us with everything and was always willing to listen to every doubt we had. Furthermore she has a very pleasant personality and it is truly enjoyable to spend time with here. One of my highlights was - of course - the travelling. Another one the other volunteers. Another one my time in my projects - when a small child in the kindergarden ran to me and hugged me when my pupils did not want to let me return home to Germany. I enjoyed my cooking classes in Cusco as well as my salsa classes. So to cut it short it is hard to tell which of my experiences is the biggest highlight - because every single one is a highlight.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The staff was very helpful and I always received instant replies. Pre departure booklet helped me prepare for the trip. I loved the program placement as it was so nice. When I taught something to them. They always learned everything so fast and really enjoyed . They made me so happy. The highlight was spending time with the children. My host family is so nice. They always take care of me. The meals are always perfect and nice and tasty. Jenny gave a lot of help. I had some trouble as I can&#39 t speak any Spanish but she helped me a lot. I had an unforgettable memory here so I will surely recommend it.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The Volunteering Solutions website was very organized and easy to use. I liked how our progress was constantly updated and we had constant communication with program coordinator if we were missing certain items. The pre departure booklet was laid out professionally and clearly. I thoroughly enjoyed my program placement. I also met lot of nice people and I really felt like I was making a difference by being here. The highlight was to give injections to locals because doctors/nurses refused due to the government strike. It was very humbling and moving and I truly felt like I was doing good for the people of Peru. Meals were excellent and accommodation was comfortable. Jennie was extremely nice and hospitable and made us feel like part of the family. Her parents were absolutely wonderful. I just loved this program so I will surely recommend this to others.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“I really liked my program placement and there were enough patients despite doctors strike and Obstetrics was busy enough too. I loved getting to know the staff and chatting with them. I got competent in giving shots which I was a bit timid about before. My highlights was getting to know the locals through working at the clinic and taking Salsa classes during free time. I have plenty of friends to visit when I came back. Going in to the program I thought I would be a single volunteer living with a family but I liked the accommodations and the other volunteers. The food was really good and healthy there was enough to eat. Jenny our coordinator was really nice and her kids were fun. I will surely recommend this to others but it can easily be uneventful if you don&#39 t talk to the doctors and nurses and you should let them know that you want to learn new skills.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“I enjoyed working at the placement provided by Volunteering Solutions. The coordinator was very friendly helpful and professional. The highlight of my project was meeting with children and learning what they think want feel and expect. The host family was very welcoming and I enjoyed my stay with them a lot. I also enjoyed the meals served by them and the local taste. Meals have been provided on Sunday&#39 s as well. I very much enjoyed my time with the children in variety of age range 3 - 17 years and I will surely recommend this program to anyone.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“The program placement was fantastic and I had a great time. Everything was great about Peru the program people culture and hospital staff. I loved being here in Peru. The accommodation was amazing. Everything was so comfortable and the food tasted great. Our coordinator was great and gave me all the resources and help that I needed. I would surely recommend this program to any one who is interested in medical program in Peru or otherwise.”

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Posted 11 years ago