Testimonial Volunteer Peru Cusco, is the first place I have visited outside of my home country, the United States, and I could not have asked for a better experience. I go to college only about an hour and a half away from my home, so I am accustomed to seeing my family often.
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Volunteer Peru, My going away party at the orphanage was so lovely. The girls prepared a big poster with me and some made small gifts for me. I brought a cake, cookies, chips and sodas. The leader of the program did a little speech and then some of the girls talked.
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Volunteer Trips, I think the ABV USA support staff was as good as it could be. Every email I sent I received a response within minutes & that made me feel like I made the right choice in volunteer organizations. The volunteer guide was great also as it gave me everything I needed to know prior to coming here.
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Volunteer Peru ABV prior to traveling to Cusco was great. They sent me emails regarded tasks that I still needed to complete as well as an in depth guide of tips for traveling to Cusco. All of my emails were answered promptly and when I missed my connection flight to Cusco, someone was available by phone 24/7 to let the ABV coordinator know as soon as possible.
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Volunteer Trip Peru: I loved when the kids would know my name and get excited to see. It meant to me that I was making them happy and that alone made me incredibly happy to be there.
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Volunteer Peru: This experience as a whole has surpassed my expectations as a volunteer. I am taking way more out of this program that I feel I even put in. The growth that you see yourself is something only time can prove. ABV was the more credible program I found online after many weeks of research, and they have not disappointed me one bit. Continue reading Peru Cusco Volunteer Testimonial Katerina Kokkoris Medical Program
Volunteer Peru: I think this was a great experience/opportunity for me. I worked at the dental hospital and it was great to see how different they treat their patients and the different accommodations they have to make. Living at Maria Elena´s was very nice, everything thing here was amazing.
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Volunteer Peru: It has been an interesting experience volunteering in Cusco. It changed my perspective as to how things are done in another country. I found the dentists at the hospital to be quite skillful with the limited resources.
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Volunteer in Peru: One cannot always measure the impact that your service has had on those you have served. That is the unfortunate part. However, it is what you feel from giving of your time and energy to those of less fortune and health.
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Volunteer Peru: I have really enjoyed my time in Peru. Cusco is a beautiful city with many activities. The girls and workers in the orphanage are quite self-sufficient here. The most important thing the orphanage needs from volunteers are donations.
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Volunteer in Peru, This volunteer position opened my eyes and gave me a greater perspective on the world and dentistry. I had the opportunity to experience different standards, cultures, and places. I would definitely recommend this program for anyone who wants to help people, gain experience or even travel.
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1- How was the local ABV Coordinator/staff and the support provided in-country?
Overall the support I received from Maria Elena, the local ABV Coordinator, was great! From the moment I arrived at the airport, she was very helpful at showing me around Cusco and teaching me how to get to all the places I needed to go. While almost everything was amazing, the only thing that needs to be improved is making sure that volunteers are placed in the volunteer work they signed up to do. I signed up to work with kids from the ages of 0 to 5 and unfortunately, because of teacher strikes I was only able to work with them in the Kindergarten for 2 days.
2- What was the most surprising thing you experienced?
Program: The thing that surprised me the most was that although I was only able to work in the kindergarten for two days, I became very close to both the kids and the teachers within that short period of time. I was so happy to be working in the kindergarten and this experience helped me realize that I definitely want to work with young children in my career.
Host Family: Before I came to Peru, I was a little apprehensive, but I ended up having a better time then I ever could have imagined and a lot of that had to do with the other volunteers I had the opportunity of working and living with during my time here. It surprised me how close we all became in such a short amount of time.
Country: One of the most surprising things to me about Peru was how diverse it is. In just one small country there are mountains that are great for trekking, a jungle, and beautiful beaches. I would recommend that everyone who comes to Peru take the time to explore and each of these regions.
3- What was the most challenging thing you experienced?
Program: The most challenging thing for me while I was here was that I signed up to work with children from the ages of 0 to 5 and because of the teacher strikes I was only able to work with them for 2 days, but I still loved working in the orphanage with the older girls so it all worked out well.
Host Family: The most challenging thing for me was getting used to how different Peruvian meals are from American meals, but once I got used to it I was fine.
Country: One weekend, another volunteer and I went to Arequipa to see Colca Canyon, which was an amazing experience. On the way back, however, our 9 hour bus ride turned into a 27 hour bus ride because the teacher strikes were blockading the roads. In the end though, it all worked out and added to the adventure, but the teacher strikes were definitely a challenge.
4- Any tips for future volunteers… (clothing, travel, personal items, donations)
1. If you come to Cusco, come with an open mind because it can be very different from America (or any other country) in terms of culture, food, and pace, but if you come in with an open mind and willingness to go with the flow it will be a wonderful experience.
2. Meals in Peru are very different then meals in America. For example, most of the time you will have a small breakfast and dinner and a big lunch. So, you might need to allot some extra money for food if you are used to having bigger dinners.
3. If you miss American ice cream like I did, there is place in the Plaza De Armas called Helarte. It is right next to a coffee shop and is the best ice cream you will find in Peru.
4. You should never pay more than 5 soles for a taxi within Cusco.
5.1- Other things volunteers should know before coming here:
a. You may need to allot extra money for food, because most breakfasts and dinners are just bread and tea.
b. Brush up on your Spanish a little bit before coming
c. Travel as much as you can on the weekends or when you have free time because Peru is gorgeous.
d. If you enjoy hiking, look into doing the Salkantay Trek to Machu Pichu. It can be very difficult, but it is definitely worth it as you get to see a mazing Mountains, lakes, and the Inca jungle all in one trek.
6- Personal Paragraph about the experience (ABV Program Testimonial):
Before I came to volunteer in Peru Cusco, I was a little apprehensive and nervous, but at the same time extremely excited for the experience I was going to have. I am happy to say that coming to Cusco to volunteer was one of the best decisions I ever made as the trip greatly exceeded my expectorations. I am so happy I decided to jump out of my comfort zone and come to Cusco, because I met and became close to some amazing people (the other volunteers) and learned more about myself, all while getting to explore the beautiful country of Peru.
7- How would you describe your accommodation, meals, security, friendliness, quality others:
My accommodations were better than I was expecting as I had wifi and a hot shower. The meals took some getting used to since I am used to having a small breakfast, medium lunch and big dinner. For the most part I felt very safe in Cusco and the rest of Peru.
8- What was your favorite memory of this trip?:
Program: My favorite memory happened during my first day at the kindergarten when the kids had a fiesta to learn about one of Peru’s three regions, the jungle. This was memorable because I got to see what and how kids in Peru learn while also having a great time learning and playing with them.
Host Family: I had the opportunity of being in Cusco for my birthday and when the other volunteers found out when my birthday was they threw me a surprise party at the house with pizza and cake. Then we all went salsa dancing later that night, making this not only one of my favorite memories from Peru, but a birthday I will never forget.
Country: One of my favorite memories of being in Peru is just getting to explore this amazing country with the other volunteers.
9- How was the ABV USA support prior traveling? (who helped you, emails, phone calls, chat online, how fast did you got an answer, did you got all your answers)
The ABV USA Support was great and extremely helpful and attentive.
9.1- What do you think about the reservation system online?
I thought it was great and worked well
9.2- Who did you find Abroaderview website (keywords, search engine, word mouth to mouth, recommended by .., other)
10 – Are you willing to speak to other potential ABV volunteers
Yes, of course!
