…pay to volunteer?

…volunteer abroad with Travel2help.org?

…volunteer abroad in Peru?

…stay with a family?

…pay to volunteer?

Good question. A lot of people think it is ridiculous to pay in order to work for free.

Actually, the volunteer work is not what you are paying for. It is everything around it that costs money.

Here is why paying to arrange a volunteer placement is necessary:
	The charities we help do not want volunteers that are a financial burden
	Feeding, housing and training you can be expensive, and somebody has to pay for it
	If the local authorities had money, they would hire someone locally
	It costs money to run Travel2help.org (rent, salaries, phone, website, etc.)
	Travel2help.org does not receive support from the church, the EU or any government
Also consider the following:
	WIth your contribution, we can provide sustainable, long-term assistance
	You generate income for local families & businesses
	You have the benefit of a local coordinator, who is there for you
	You have pre-arranged accommodation, meals and volunteer placement
	There is a safety net for you so that you can focus on helping and learning
Travel2help.org can help you if:
	You want to volunteer in an effective, sustainable way
	You want an appropriate, legitimate volunteer placement
	You want to avoid the risk of the usual tourist traps
	You want your time and money to be spent responsibly
	You want a flexible starting date and duration

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…volunteer abroad with Travel2help.org?

• Broaden your world view, expand your horizons.
• Give something back to the country that is hosting you.
• Improve your language skills, communicate better.
• Make a lot of friends and great memories.
• Show good will and share the benefits of your expertise.
• Experience a new culture as an insider, not a tourist.

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…should you volunteer abroad in Peru?

Despite the large amount of tourist money that is spent in Cusco, very little of this money filters down to the average Peruvian. High levels of poverty and inequality exist throughout the region and the country, with just over half of Peru’s population being poor and about 20% extremely poor.

Poverty levels are significantly higher in rural areas, while urban areas are the most unequal. This means a lack of education, healthcare and nutrition effects the poorest the hardest. Volunteers can help the least fortunate live a healthier life with dignity and the hope of a better future.

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…stay with a family?

The most important benefit of a family homestay for the volunteer is clear: safety. All the families that we work with have hosted volunteers and know what to expect. They have been vetted, reviewed and evaluated by previous volunteers and our local staff.

The family provides shelter and food for the volunteer and the volunteer provides a different perspective and international exposure to their children, as well some funds to help with daily life. Volunteers always have their own space in a clean, respectable home of an average middle-class Peruvian family. This is the most genuine cultural experience of contemporary Latin American daily life that one can have.

More benefits include learning what to do and not do so that you do not get in trouble, being shown around and taught how to get around the city by bus or on foot and finally, making a friend or two.

If you do not want to stay with a family for any reason, we can arrange for accommodation in a  private or shared apartment. Be aware, however, that this accommodation does not include meals and there is limited space available. For more details, do not hesitate to contact us.

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