Water Filters Program - PERU

South America, Peru, Cusco
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Duration : 4 to 24 Weeks

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Program Highlights

Volunteers will have the opportunity to explore and travel within Peru.
Experience the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of Cusco and its surroundings.
Engage with local communities and immerse yourself in their way of life.
Build lasting connections with fellow volunteers and locals.
Gain valuable cross-cultural communication and problem-solving skills.
Access to clean drinking water is essential for human well-being.
Make memories and create personal growth through this meaningful volunteering experience.
Contribute to sustainable development while experiencing a rewarding travel adventure.

UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

This program is ideal for

Compassionate individuals who are passionate about improving access to clean drinking water. Volunteers with a proactive and positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine desire to make a difference will find great fulfillment in participating. An understanding of the importance of clean water and the ability to work well in diverse communities will also be valuable assets for this program.

Water filters are a good and relatively affordable option to provide clean drinking water in Peru. The access to clean drinking water is essential for the well-being of human beings. In a lot of places in Peru, the tap water contains very unhealthy bacteria. One of the solutions for a better quality of drinking water is the use of water filters.

In the last years, Peru Volunteer has installed around 25 water filters. We want to revive the installation of water filters, and turn it into a ongoing activity. To make this happen, we will surely need the help of volunteers.

The installation of a water filter will have to most long-lasting impact when it is accompanied with good explanation. The usage and cleaning of the filter must be demonstrated. A clear plan for who is responsible for cleaning the filter, and how that can best take place.

Scouting good locations, like public schools, sport projects or communities in need of clean drinking water, are an important part of the project. Also documenting the installation and the use of the water filters will be important. As this project will require the funds to buy the water filters, we will need promotional material to demonstrate the utility and the impact of the filters.

Requirements Water filter project

This is a starting project, which needs to be built up. General goal is to provide more clean drinking water in and around Cusco. Scouting locations where clean water is really lacking. Preparing and organizing the installation of a water filter. But also explaining how to use, and how to clean the filter.

Another angle on this project can be giving workshops about the importance of clean water in schools and communities. Fundraising to be able to buy more filters, and covering the installation costs are also important and necessary parts.

A proactive and positive attitude is needed for this project. The better your Spanish skills are, the better you can get the message of the importance of clean water across.

Benefits of water filters

The benefits of clean water are far-reaching and omnipresent:

It is healthy and essential for the human body

• It reduces the risk of illness and ups the general hygienic level

• Water filters eliminate bacteria from the Peruvian tap water

• Access to clean drinking water is a human right

Your accommodation during your stay in Peru is in our volunteer house. During your Spanish language course and your volunteer work, you will live in our volunteer house in Cusco. It is also possible to live with a local host family.

Our volunteer house is a great place to relax and share your free time with the other volunteers. Cook some food together, watch a movie or play a game and listen to some music. After a day of studying, or working on your project, you can rest and relax in the volunteer house.

Cusco

You will share the house with other volunteers. It has a roof terrace with a great view over Cusco. There is WiFi internet, a washing machine, a good kitchen, and a spacious living room. A warm shower and cable TV and of course a nice atmosphere with the other volunteers is what awaits you in our volunteer accommodation. The historical center of Cusco is 15 minutes away by public transport. Till 9 pm there is frequent public transport. In the evenings, you can make use of the local taxis. A ride to the city center costs under 2 euros.

You can also live with a Peruvian host family. You will practice your Spanish every day and get a good insight into the Peruvian culture and the way they live their daily lives. When you will stay with a Peruvian family, there are generally two meals per day included. Breakfast, and the most important meal of the day, “el almuerzo” (lunch). Peru Volunteer is in contact with some local families. Contact us always well in advance, so we can check which family is available to receive volunteers.

Accommodation Type

Host family/Homestay

Volunteer House

Wifi

Yes

4 weeks	$854	Equivalent to $31/day
5 weeks	$710	Equivalent to $20/day
6 weeks	$836	Equivalent to $20/day
7 weeks	$962	Equivalent to $20/day
8 weeks	$1088	Equivalent to $19/day
12 weeks	$1592	Equivalent to $19/day

What's included

24/7 in-country support
Accommodation
Airport pick-up
Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
Pre-departure support from your Program Manager

Important things to note

Cost Note

12 weeks 4 weeks Spanish € 1930

Volunteer House per week

Volunteer House

Weeks Costs

2 € 340

3 € 420

4 € 520

5 € 640

6 € 760

Extra week € 115

8 € 990

12 € 1450

Home Stay per week

Homestay

Weeks Costs

1 195

2 390

3 585

4 780

Extra week 180

Spanish 20 hours per week

Spanish Private

Weeks

1 120 150

2 240 300

3 360 450

4 480 600

Private classes per hour: € 9

Private classes 10 hours/week: € 85

Group classes 20 hours/week: € 110

Please note that the above-shown program fees are estimated. Peru Volunteer will let you know about the final price during your application process.

Deposit (15%)

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment (85%)

Your final payment will be agreed with Peru Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

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Refunds are guaranteed.

We give you a 100% refund if your volunteer organisation cancels your program.

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Our services are free of charge.

Our partner organisations only ever charge you for basic utilities and resources like food, transportation, accommodation, or crucial training sessions that may require hiring professionals. And we do not charge you anything at all!

Important Things to Note

All programs attract a Registration Deposit Fee of 15% of the program cost in addition to the main program fee. This fee is refundable in the event of your booking cancellation by our partner organisation.
A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and for returning to the airport when your program finishes.
Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cusco generally find US$100 - US$150 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.

Cancellation Policy

100% refund of program cost if you cancel at least 14 days prior to check-in.

50% refund of program cost if you cancel between or less than 14 days prior to check-in.

No refund upon no-show or early departure from the program.

100% refund

100% refund of amount paid if you cancel at least-in14days before check

50% refund

50% refund of amount paid (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least15days before check-in

No refund

No refund if you cancel less than 30days before check-in.

Reschedule Program Date

You can reschedule up to 7days prior to the arrival date your booking free of charge

Reschedule or switch programs anytime free of cost. Our Felx Option covers it!

Yes

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Water Filters Program - PERU

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Program Highlights

UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

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Yes, volunteers are required to have educational qualifications

Language requirements

Accommodation Type

Wifi

What's included

Important things to note

Cost Note

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Reschedule Program Date

Reschedule or switch programs anytime free of cost. Our Felx Option covers it!

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