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  • Sustainable Cities And Communities

Construction & Refurbishment Supporter

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1 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Construction and renovation work benefits developing communities providing housing, schools, churches, and community centres
  • Digging, removing dirt, mixing cement, carrying bricks, preparing adobe, painting, and plastering
  • Working alongside local foreman, volunteers learn new skills like building, cutting, mixing, painting, and installation

Highlights

  • Construction and renovation work benefits developing communities providing housing, schools, churches, and community centres
  • Digging, removing dirt, mixing cement, carrying bricks, preparing adobe, painting, and plastering
  • Working alongside local foreman, volunteers learn new skills like building, cutting, mixing, painting, and installation
  • All construction projects are led and organised by professional building foremen who determine the work program
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups

    About the program

    You'll be directed by a local construction foreman helping to maintain & refurbish community centers, shelters, clinics & schools.

    Local construction projects can create positive impact on the local community. Led by qualified foreman, you’ll work within a team to help renovate community structures such as community centres, schools, churches and housing.    
    You will be taught how to build, cut, mix, paint, and install. ..

    About the program

    Local construction projects can create positive impact on the local community. Led by qualified foreman, you’ll work within a team to help renovate community structures such as community centres, schools, churches and housing.    
    You will be taught how to build, cut, mix, paint, and install. These projects directly and truly help the community! Your volunteer work can be demanding including excavation, painting, mixing cement, laying brick, plastering, and various other activities. You should come with gloves, work boots, safety glasses, and a desire to work hard, pitch in, and accomplish something big!
    While this type of work can be physically demanding, there is incredible satisfaction from seeing the before and after, and a great chance to pull together as a team. 

    Location
    Cusco, Peru – easily one of the top 5 ancient civilization centres in the world, is also home to immense scenic beauty, bio-diversity and incredible culture.  On this project, you’ll be situated in Cuzco city.

    Typical day

    Sunday – Arrival / Meet & Greet and Home Stay Introduction
    Monday – Orientation in Cuzco Central (Volunteer Center)
    Tuesday to Friday
    This is a varied project and dependent on the time of year and various factors.   Here is a very rough guide on what to expect;
    • Breakfast at the accommodation
    • 4-6 ...

    Typical day

    Sunday – Arrival / Meet & Greet and Home Stay Introduction
    Monday – Orientation in Cuzco Central (Volunteer Center)
    Tuesday to Friday
    This is a varied project and dependent on the time of year and various factors.   Here is a very rough guide on what to expect;
    • 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

    Free-time activities

    Weekends are always free for volunteers to relax and do as you please exploring the incredible sights in/around Cuzco. Most volunteers will organize to meet up at the volunteer center and head out from there. It’s worth noting that in this region, most families are religious with Sunday the day of ...

    Free-time activities

    Weekends are always free for volunteers to relax and do as you please exploring the incredible sights in/around Cuzco. Most volunteers will organize to meet up at the volunteer center and head out from there. It’s worth noting that in this region, most families are religious with Sunday the day of rest this also means many stores and restaurants are closed on Sundays.

    Activities in Cusco include horse riding, hiking, exploring the town, markets, museums, ancient ruins, and more!

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Accommodation (Home Stay – single or twin share rooms)
    Breakfast & Dinner daily 
    Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
    Full access to the volunteer center including travel services, free Wifi, and social interaction with international volunteers
    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

    Airport Pickup at Jorge Chavez International Airport

    Airport pickup is provided. If arriving Sat an extra night will be charged. Full information in the welcome pack or feel free to contact us. 

    Accommodation

    Your accommodation will be in home Stay’s with middle class Peruvian families in Cuzco. You’ll likely be placed centrally or approx 10-15 min walk to the central volunteer & training centre. 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. 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

    Food & Beverages

    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.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $906 per week 1 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    1 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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