Vicos Peru Volunteer Project

We are thrilled to announce a transformative opportunity to support a specific community-based tourism project in Vicos, Peru. We are accepting applications from interested volunteers. Please email us your experience in the skills required and why you are interested in volunteering for this project.

Location: Vicos, Peru – Central Andes, Cordillera Blanca
Elevation: 11,500 feet
Project Duration: 3-7 days

Project Overview: This volunteer opportunity focuses on supporting a community-based tourism project that includes homestays and adventure activities. As a volunteer, you will play a key role in gathering and creating content that will be used to build a new website and social media channels to promote Vicos as a sustainable tourism destination.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Capture quality photos and videos of the community, its people, landscapes, and activities.

• Interviews: Conduct interviews with local residents to share their stories and perspectives on tourism and community life.

• Community Engagement: Walk through the community, engaging with locals and participating in daily activities to better understand their culture and traditions.

• Cultural Sensitivity: Work closely with the community, respecting their customs and ensuring that the content created aligns with their vision for tourism.

Requirements:

• Spanish Proficiency: Must be able to communicate in Spanish with the local community effectively.

• Photography and Videography Skills: Ability to take quality photos and videos.

• Physical Fitness: Can walk and work at high altitudes (11,500 feet).

• Cultural Awareness: Sensitive to cultural dynamics and respectful of local traditions.

Compensation:

• Room and Board: As a volunteer, you will receive free room and board in the community homestay, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the local culture.

• Travel Responsibility: You will arrange and cover the cost of your travel to Peru and Huaraz, where your host will meet you and take you to Vicos.

Impact: Your work will directly contribute to promoting Vicos as a sustainable tourism destination, helping to create economic opportunities for the community while preserving its rich cultural heritage.

This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Andean culture, make a tangible impact, and explore one of Peru’s most stunning regions. If you are passionate about sustainable tourism and cultural preservation, this project is for you!