Volunteer With Us
The success of Awamaki’s work is made possible by the generosity and commitment of our volunteers and interns.
Our Volunteer Programs
Volunteers have a choice of two programs. Our Service Travel Program is for volunteers who wish to stay 3-8 weeks. Our Classic Volunteer and Intern Program is for volunteers who wish to stay between 10 weeks and one year. Volunteers who are willing to commit a longer period of time are refunded part of their program fees upon completion of 6 months of volunteering.
Apply to Volunteer
We are currently accepting volunteers.
We are currently accepting applicants for volunteers staying from three weeks to six months. Volunteers work in-person in Ollantaytambo, Peru. Stay six months for a full refund of all program, room and board fees!
Is Awamaki right for you?
All Awamaki volunteers and interns have a few things in common: they are self-motivated, committed to our mission, and capable of working both independently and as a team. Many of our volunteers are college and graduate students, while others are recent grads, professionals on a break, or retirees in search of an adventure.
The program descriptions below give you a better idea of volunteer roles at Awamaki. Most of our volunteers work in multiple program areas, and everyone at the organization helps out where needed, whether that is jumping in to help with a tour or taking an extra store shift.
Volunteer Opportunities
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How to Apply
Potential volunteers who wish to come over the summer months of June and July are encouraged to apply early. For all other times of year, potential volunteers are encouraged to apply as early as possible, but acceptances are rolling and there is no deadline.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Awamaki arranges customized service trips for groups of students or tourists. Groups visit for any amount of time from a half day to several weeks. Awamaki arranges service projects, local accommodations, homestays, classes and other cultural immersion experiences for groups. These trips give groups a hands-on community experience that allows the group to learn about Andean culture, contribute to our work, and give back to the local community.
Recent service projects include building crafts centers alongside the artisans in our partner crafts cooperatives so that they have a space to meet and run their businesses. Work can include clearing land, painting, making adobe, moving rocks and organizing activities for the children on the site.
Awamaki also arranges homestays or other accommodations, language classes, cultural tourism activities, educational speakers and outings, and hikes and Machu Picchu excursions for a visiting group’s trip. To explore whether we would be a good fit for your group, please contact us at info@awamaki.org
Program Expenses and Options
Classic Volunteer and Intern Program
Integrate into our amazing team in Peru, while lending your skills in meaningful new ways
This includes room and board for the entirety of your stay, in our volunteer house. It also includes program and administrative fees, airport pickup, welcome festivities, 10 hours of walking language class and tour of town, and a two-day (overnight) cultural immersion experience in one of the indigenous communities.
Service Travel Program
Experience NGO life in Peru, with a healthy dose of cultural immersion
This includes full room and board for the entirety of your stay in our volunteer house. It also includes program and administrative fees, a weekong homestay option, airport pickup, welcome and goodbye festivities, five hours of private Spanish instruction per week, a two-day cultural immersion weekend in one of the indigenous communities, a Peruvian Cooking Class and a Woodworking class. Additional weeks include full room and board and ongoing Spanish instruction.
Apply to Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in Awamaki's volunteer and intern program. To apply, please fill out the form below.