Volunteering in Peru
Immerse yourself in a rewarding volunteer experience where you’ll work alongside public health professionals and community partners to tackle real-world health challenges. From community outreach to health education, you’ll play a vital role in improving lives while gaining hands-on experience in global health. Join us in making a lasting impact—both in the community and in your own journey!
Your Schedule
The following is a sample itinerary of a one-week volunteer mission in Project Huancayo. This itinerary has been made to provide a clear, general impression of the way volunteer time is spent. To ensure that a volunteer's work has the greatest, most relevant impact on community, volunteer schedules are established prior to volunteers' arrival at the site.
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Housing
Volunteers stay in homestays with welcoming host families who have partnered with FIMRC for years. These families provide a comfortable and immersive cultural experience, offering shared rooms with fellow volunteers. Accommodations include essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, hot showers, and Western-style bathrooms, ensuring a safe and relaxing stay after impactful days in the community.
Transportation
All in-country transportation is arranged by FIMRC for a smooth and stress-free experience. Upon arrival in Lima, volunteers are met at the airport and assisted with transfers—either to a hotel for an overnight stay or directly to the bus terminal. From Lima, an 8-hour scenic bus ride takes volunteers to Huancayo, where local transportation is provided for all program activities.
Meals
Volunteers enjoy three daily meals featuring a variety of traditional Peruvian dishes. Breakfast includes eggs, fresh bread, fruit, and coffee or tea. Lunch and dinner offer balanced meals with rice, potatoes, meats, stews, and local specialties. While dietary restrictions and preferences will be accommodated to the best of local availability, adjustments may reflect typical Peruvian ingredients.
Trip Cost
For a limited time, join our volunteer program in Huancayo at a discounted rate of $1,250 (originally $1,599)! This special offer is available for the first 30 volunteers—secure your spot today!
Your program fee includes:
âś” Program donation to support our project sites
âś” Housing with a host family
âś” Three meals per day
âś” In-country transportation, including airport pickup/drop-off
âś” Travel insurance
Volunteers must arrive and depart Sunday to Saturday to be covered by the program’s transportation. Non-program-related travel are the volunteer’s responsibility.
For group (10+ people) rates or extended stays (over two weeks)Â contact [email protected].
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"The clinical experience exceeded my expectations. It was amazing to partake in another cultures health care process. It was a little intimidating trying to communicate with little Spanish speaking but regardless I learned a lot and I found non verbal ways to communicate. I also loved the diversity of health outreach activities we conducted."
-Emily B.
"This week has been the most incredible experience of my life. I left Peru with a heavy but glowing heart and a family made of the most selfless, fearless and loving caregivers that not only changed the community, but also left changed themselves."
-Madalyn
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Enroll NowStill unsure or have any questions before enrolling? Feel free to email [email protected] and our team will get back to you ASAP! We're happy to do informational sessions and calls upon request.
