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Archaeology and Cultural heritage preservation

Preservation of national heritage

This archaeological project in Peru’s Sacred Valley offers international volunteers an immersive experience in archaeology and cultural heritage preservation. Located near Cusco, participants work with experienced archaeologists on tasks like site maintenance, artifact codification, reticulation, and mapping, tailored to the needs of each site.
Volunteers travel to various historical sites, directly contributing to the preservation of national heritage locations.

Partnering with Peru’s Ministry of Culture for 15 years, the project covers over 300 sites in the Sacred Valley, including Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Chinchero. The duties vary by site, and volunteers receive comprehensive guidance from local staff and archaeologists.

Volunteers must be prepared for physically demanding tasks and adhere to strictguidelines to respect and protect these invaluable heritage sites.

Join this project and make the difference!

Here you’ll have the chance  directly contributing to the preservation of Peru’s rich cultural heritage. 

Volunteering in a place like this will give you a sense of satisfaction that will stay for you with as long as you live and a fresh perspective of how much you can do to protect invaluable curtural heritage sites

Your role as a volunteer

On this project the key is to be open to directly contributing to the preservation of national heritage locations, help out the staff on anything they may need is essential.

Requirements

  • Students applying for Volunteers in Latinamerica must have a valid  passport.
  • Over 18 years old
  • Bring closed-toed work boots & work gloves. 
  • Health insurance, accident and liability
  •  Commitment to the Host Organization,its rules and tasks
  • Basic knowledge of Spanish
  • Attitude of service
  • Dynamism
  • Willingness to share your time
  • Fulfill with all legal and formal requirements for your Volunteer

Usual volunteer tasks

  •  Participants work with experienced archaeologists on tasks like site maintenance, artifact codification, reticulation, and mapping, tailored to the needs of each site. Their tasks may include:
    • Create maps of sites and explore areas for new sites
    • Participate in workshops (drawing, registry works, ceramics, and weaving)
    • Clean and maintain sites (sweeping, cutting grass, removing weeds, etc)
    • Reticulate and codify newly marked rocks
    • Classify artifacts
    • Assist in the conservation and upkeep of national heritage sites
    • Engage in community events to support the local population

This volunteering is offered in the following destinations:

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Project Highlights

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Help and learn

Work with experienced archaeologists on tasks like site maintenance, artifact codification, reticulation, and mapping, tailored to the needs of each site.
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Get a new perspective

Assist in the conservation and upkeep of national heritage sites

Price for this volunteering

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750 (*)

(*)This program includes:

  • Travel Assessment
  • Volunteer project placement
  • Intercultural workshop and orientation
  • Volunteer support and advice
  • Weekly tours and recreational activities calendar
  • Volunteer certificate
  • 24/7 emergency phone
  • COINED Tutorship

Testimonials

As a student at this school I have been very satisfied with everything. I have felt that my Spanish has developed so much in such a short time.

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Kathy L.
German, 29 years old

This is the second time I come to Argentina and I love it! The School’s facilities are very good, we have internet access and a lot of things.

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Alice R.
Brazilian, 22 years old

My experience in Buenos Aires was great. The teachers are well trained for each level. I liked the activities that the school offered.

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Ricardo C.
Brazilian, 18 years old

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