Peru

The total cost of the volunteer program is divided into two parts. The registration fee, paid to book your placement in the program, costs €210 (approx. 253 USD), with the program fee being paid afterward. The following list gives a breakdown of the program fee costs for each project.

For Trujillo volunteer programs

PERIOD OF THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM PROGRAM FEE (EUROS, €) PROGRAM FEE (USD, $)*
2 WEEKS 575 $632
3 WEEKS 730 $803
1 MONTH (4 WEEKS) 885 $973
5 WEEKS 1040 $1144
2 MONTHS (8 WEEKS) 1505 $1655
3 MONTHS (12 WEEKS) 2125 $2337
6 MONTHS (24 WEEKS) 3985 $4383

* The costs that are given in dollars are estimates, owing to constant fluctuations in conversion rates

The cost in Trujillo for one week is €315. 
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The medical program has an additional cost of 30 euros per volunteer.

For the Cusco program

PERIOD OF THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM PROGRAM FEE (EUROS, €) PROGRAM FEE (USD, $)*
1 WEEK 295 $324
2 WEEKS 395 $434
3 WEEKS 530 $583
1 MONTH (4 WEEKS) 665 $731
ADITIONAL WEEK 135 $148

* The costs that are given in dollars are estimates, owing to constant fluctuations in conversion rates.

If your currency is not specified in the table, you can convert your costs here.

What is included in the fee that I am paying?

  • Administration costs.
  • 24/7 support from Cooperating Volunteers staff.
  • 1 orientation day.
  • Airport pick-up.
  • Introduction to Peruvian culture.
  • Accommodation.
  • 3 meals a day 7 days a week. / In Cusco, the only meal included on weekends is breakfast.
  • Regular evaluation meetings throughout your volunteer program.
  • 24/7 support from local staff.
  • Volunteering certificate at the end of the program (upon request).

What additional costs will be incurred by the volunteers?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (obligatory), vaccines, return to the airport, transport from the volunteer house to the project (€3 a week) and other personal expenses.
(*** Volunteers in Peru will generally find that €18 (approx. 25 USD) is enough to cover basic weekly expenses.) In Cusco, volunteers will usually spend around €25 a week on lunch and dinner.