Volunteers Travel to Peru to Give Service

photo: Jim Speth

Volunteers give their time and their hearts to help children and families in the mountains above Cuzco, Peru. Upon returning home, they are enthusiastic about their experiences.


Many volunteers state that they are changed for life. 

Join us on one of our 2011 Travel-Service Trips. A large portion of your travel costs may be tax deductible.

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All of the members of our group were overwhelmed with the experiences of the trip.  In my seven years of doing humanitarian work, this has been the best.    --Ted D.

We were able to do so much while there! I’m excited to go back…TOMORROW!!!!   -- Katrina S.

I have a sense that the world is a better place because of what I participated in. -- Jim S.

It was a life-changing experience for me. I sure came home pumped! I came back from Peru an entirely different person. Peru is beautiful: great people, super food, and many wonderful ruins – and not just Machu Picchu!       -- Karen C.

photo: Jim Speth

Our experience has been awesome. For me the proudest moment was when the people in the village asked me to put in the first stone for the foundation of the baños (bathrooms) and asked our group to each put in the first shovels of mud. We were able to paint the entire school, fix the walls on the back and side, and varnish the doors. It does not look like the same school. …an amazing experience. --Ted D.

 What an incredible group! I loved getting to know each and every individual that was with us.  -- Katrina S.

It is important to try to help, but also to leave them to enjoy their simple life.  The interaction I had with the children was really wonderful.  I really soaked in the sights and smells and sounds. That was a very spiritual experience for me.   --Kermit E.