Culture & History Volunteering in Peru
Culture and history volunteering in Cusco and the surrounding region of Peru offers an opportunity to engage directly with the country’s rich historical heritage while supporting community-led preservation efforts. These projects focus on protecting cultural knowledge, archaeological sites, and local history through responsible, ethical collaboration.
Our culture and history volunteering program centres on an archaeology project that supports research, conservation, and heritage protection. As partnerships develop, additional culture and history projects may be added under this program.
Projects
Archaeological Restoration in the Sacred Valley
Project description
In this project, you will work with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture. The main objective is the preservation and protection of significant and valuable archaeological sites, mainly Inca Ruins.
You will support the local workers in all types of activities, from protecting and restoring archaeological sites to cleaning, maintaining, and registering these sites.
Project Profile
- Minimum stay: 1 weeks
- Working hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00am until 1:00pm / 2:00pm until 5:00pm
- Spanish: Basic/Intermediate
- Donation: $60 once
Good to know
Working hours depend mostly on the tasks of the day.
Take into account that this project requires that you be in good physical condition for physical work. It is also important that you are not afraid of getting a little dirty!
You may be at different sites on different days.
Work gear
You may get a little dirty, so bring old clothes and shoes and also a hat against the sun!
Tasks
- Cleaning of prehispanic objects
- Maintanance of prehispanic walls and canals
- Clean and maintain archaeological sites
- Support in the registration of archaeological sites
Accommodation
In this program, you will stay with a host family in Urubamba. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you will have the opportunity to discover a small Peruvian town and the beautiful mountains that surround it. You will get an authentic Peruvian experience with 3 Peruvian meals a day and a friendly family to practice Spanish with and exchange your cultures.!