Winter Break at Machu Picchu

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Sacred Valley of the Incas,  Urubamba,  Machu Picchu,  Incan ruins

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Make a difference and explore Machu Picchu and the other Incan Ruins of Peru during your Winter Break! Join us in the picturesque Sacred Valley of the Incas lined with snow capped Andean peaks for an unforgettable and rewarding experience.

In addition to numerous adventures, fun people, and Spanish classes you will help build a local school, install clean burning stoves for families, provide basic medical services, or participate in environmental protection projects with other ProPeru volunteers. This truly is the New Years of lifetime!

Highlights: Real projects...real experience! Participate in a development project and work side by side with locals. Hike the Inca Trail, watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu, see the sun temple of Pisaq, and experience the mystical city of Cusco.

These and other weekly adventures combine with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work to form a comprehensive and unique Winter Break experience. Join a fun and adventurous group of people, and make this a New Year's of great memories!

Qualifications: All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the specific interests of participants and the needs of the local community.

Cost in US$: Please inquire for details

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, enthusiastic, caring, sensible, humble, and curious individuals. Volunteers are expected to learn and grow while improving themselves and the communities in which ProWorld works.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 6-18

Scholarships are Available. - Scholarships, fundraising support and bring-a-friend discounts are available.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement: The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Latin America. All programs are based on hands-on community-driven development projects. We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.

Year Founded: 1998