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Alpaca and Llama Farm

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1 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Højdepunkter

  • Provide valuable support to the local farm enabling a competitive advantage so they can grow their business and create a better life for there family and community
  • Volunteers provide supplementary skills and assistance which provides a competitive advantage for Peruvian farmers
  • Cusco, Peru – easily one of the top 5 ancient civilization centers in the world, is also home to immense scenic beauty, bio-diversity and incredible culture.

Højdepunkter

  • Provide valuable support to the local farm enabling a competitive advantage so they can grow their business and create a better life for there family and community
  • Volunteers provide supplementary skills and assistance which provides a competitive advantage for Peruvian farmers
  • Cusco, Peru – easily one of the top 5 ancient civilization centers in the world, is also home to immense scenic beauty, bio-diversity and incredible culture.
  • Experience an authentic way of life away from the main tourist track, then yes this is a great project for you.

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    Alder 18+
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    Familier
    50+

    Om programmet

    This project words directly with a local family run farm in a rural village approx 30 minutes from Cuzco. The farm's objective is to make traditional Peruvian textiles

    The alpaca project works directly with the unique camelid creatures (related to camels) native to Peru. Volunteers work on a farm owned and operated by a Peruvian family in the village of Huayllarcocha, approximately 30 minutes from Cusco. The farm’s main objective is to care for the ...

    Om programmet

    The alpaca project works directly with the unique camelid creatures (related to camels) native to Peru. Volunteers work on a farm owned and operated by a Peruvian family in the village of Huayllarcocha, approximately 30 minutes from Cusco. The farm’s main objective is to care for the animals, produce traditional Peruvian textiles from their wool, and educate both tourists and local people. The farms uses traditional methods of shearing, worsting, dyeing, and weaving. This placement is best for people who are comfortable around animals.

    As an international volunteer, you work with alpacas and llamas cleaning and maintaining pens and feeding the animals. Note, working with alpacas and llamas is not easy, as the animals can be very active and moody. Depending on your level of Spanish, you may also get involved with other activities such as light construction and maintenance, caring for sick animals, and even helping out with the weaving! The alpaca project is especially well-suited to volunteers who bring lots of positive energy and take initiative.

    We recommend wearing conservative clothes, covering shoulders and knees. We strongly suggest wearing old clothes as they may get dirty. 

    Day to day tasks may include:

    -Brushing and Cutting of the Animal hair
    -Cleaning the Animal’s Teeth
    -Cleaning and Cutting the Animal’s Nails
    -Treating Sick Animals that have been put into quarantine
    -Feeding the animals
    -Taking the animals for a walk
    -Maintaining designated walkways
    -Maintenance and repairs to Animal Pens i.e Ensure the Fencing is not damaged and all gates function correctly
    -Site Cleanliness
    -Maintenance and cleanliness of Animal Pens i.e Ensure animal feed is well kept and tidy and the inside of the pens are clean
    -Changing the waters
    -Changing and collecting soiled hay (they collect this for compost)

    Location 

    Cusco, Peru –  easily one of the top 5 ancient civilization centers in the world, is also home to immense scenic beauty, bio-diversity and incredible culture.    In this project, you’ll be situated in the outer regions of Cuzco, approx 15 min bus ride to central Cuzco where the volunteer center is located.

    Project Tasks

    • Work closely with animals
    • Maintain pens, clean, grooming and feeding the animals
    • Veterinary services and caring for sick animals (for suitably qualified volunteers)
    • Light construction to help maintain the farm including fencing, barn and land maintenance
    • Assistance in the wool textiles production and supply 
    • Assistance in creation of educational materials for tourism and local purposes


    Typisk dag

    Sunday – Arrival & Welcome
    Monday – Orientation in Cuzco
    Tuesday to Friday:  

    • Breakfast at the accommodation
    • 4-6 hours of volunteer work either in the morning or afternoon
    • Your own lunch at the accommodation or project site
    • Free time
    • Dinner at the accommodation
    Saturday – Free time
    Sunday – Free ...

    Typisk dag

    Sunday – Arrival & Welcome
    Monday – Orientation in Cuzco
    Tuesday to Friday:  

    • Breakfast at the accommodation
    • 4-6 hours of volunteer work either in the morning or afternoon
    • Your own lunch at the accommodation or project site
    • Free time
    • Dinner at the accommodation
    Saturday – Free time
    Sunday – Free time


    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Machu Picchu Baby!

    Built somewhere in the 1400's, this is the site of massive significance spiritually & historically to the Incan people .  Tourists from around the world travel to Peru just to see it, and Cuzco is the gateway to Machu Picchu.   We can help you book your tour in advance or when ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Machu Picchu Baby!

    Built somewhere in the 1400's, this is the site of massive significance spiritually & historically to the Incan people .  Tourists from around the world travel to Peru just to see it, and Cuzco is the gateway to Machu Picchu.   We can help you book your tour in advance or when you arrive in Cuzco.   There are various options including train ride + hike or a 4 day hike.   Book in advance to ensure you get a spot though!

    Cuzco
    The historic capital of the Inca Empire, rests at very high altitude in the Andes Mountains.   It's really one of the most sought after travel destinations in the world.   Besides just soaking up the atmosphere of Cuzco, some sights to visit include; Cristo Blanco monument offers amazing views of the city, the Planetarium provides Incan history, the ruins of Qorikancha, in the heart of the city or for the foodies, check out the Choco Museo for everything chocolate!

    Moray, Maras And Salinas
    These are incredible Incan ruins with many levels of concentric circles like an ancient amphitheater.   This is located only a short bus ride from Cuzco with a nice 4km hike to get to the Maras village and a further 9km hike or taxi to the Moray ruins.   A brilliant day out. 

    Amazon Jungle
    Peru has managed to do a great job in protecting the Amazon, and has many well protected very large forest areas where you can explore with a guide.   Take a boat down the Rio Tambopata river, experience jungle lodges from Peurto Maldonado and experience one of the most bio diverse regions in the entire world!  

    Lake Titicaca
    The largest lake in South America, is the birthplace of the sun according to Andean legend.  The town of Puno is a great base with cool local culture and nightlife also with various ruins sights scattered around the islands. 

    Huacahina
    An overnight bus from Cuzco will take approx 20 hours, alternatively you can fly to Lima and take a 5 hour bus.   This area is best known for dune buggy rides, sand boarding and cool bars, cheap cocktails and heaps of fun!

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

    Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

    påkrævet

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 09:00 - 13:00

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester på stedet

    • Accommodation - Home Stays (Single or twin share rooms, you can choose.)
    • Breakfast & dinner daily 
    • Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
    • Project materials & equipment
    • Central volunteer learning center with free Wifi, computer lab & social opportunities
    • Free salsa lessons & spanish cooking classes
    • Optional Spanish language lessons (additional cost)
    • Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
    • 1 day orientation
    • In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
    • Fundraising support
    • University course credits (where applicable)
    • Certificate of Completion

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

    Complimentary Arrival TransferYou’ll arrive at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ).   When clearing immigration it’s best to simply state ‘tourism’.    When you arrive you will be greeted by a member of our local team and taken to the homestay or the volunteer center for orientation.In-Country TransportationMost volunteers will use in-expensive bus transport to get around and to travel to the project placements.  Our coordinators will assist you with all the details while in country. A one-way trip rarely costs more than US $0.50 in Cuzco or nearby neighborhoods and maybe US $2 for longer distances. Taxis are also readily available in and around Cusco. Taxis cost approximately US $3 – $10 depending on duration.  We recommend using formal taxis that use a meter to calculate the fare based on time and distance.

    Indkvartering

    Your accommodation will be in home Stay’s with middle class Peruvian families in Cuzco.  You’ll likely be placed in a home stay which is approx 15 bus rise from the central volunteer & training center.    This is to ensure you are closer to the placement for less daily travel.  You can request to either share with other volunteers or have a private room in the home stay.   For shared rooms, you’ll normally share with 1-3 other volunteers of the same gender and age group.

    All host families are very experienced in hosting international volunteers and go through a rigorous process to ensure very high quality standards are met.  (See below pictures of typical houses).  These homes have electricity, western style toilets, running water, bed linen & basic amenities such as clean drinking water.    Hot showers are less common however!

    You’ll be provided a key to the house and are free to come and go as you please while being respectful of the house rules of the family.  WiFi is available at some home stay’s however most volunteers will purchase a data plan for cheap to be used with their own device as required.  Most families are happy to help with laundry, but you should expect to pay around US $2 per load if going to a local laundry service.


    Private Room Upgrade: please contact us directly for options and pricing

    *Please note: Upgrade prices can change, so please check the price with us first

    Mad og drikkevarer

    Breakfast & dinner are included each day.   Peruvian food is very nice!   Rice, beans, and corn are popular ingredients, and fresh root vegetables like cassava, taro, and sweet potato are in most dishes.   You can also expect some fruits and vegetables, such as avocados (palta) accompanied by spicy aji salsa.

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    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) i Cuzco. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Peru. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Peru giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Peru, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    All year round starting Monday's (Arriving Sat/Sun)

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    Programgebyrer

    $746 pr. uge 1 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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    Duration

    1 - 12 weeks

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    Reserver din plads med et par klik og et lille, sikkert depositum. Du kan betale med kreditkort, PayPal eller andre praktiske metoder.


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