Lima - Post Report Question and Answers
What volunteer opportunities are available locally?
It's a city of 10 million+ people, there are plenty. - Jul 2022
Loads in every sector, but you should speak Spanish. The level of English spoken by even the most educated Peruvians is surprisingly low compared to other countries in the region. - Oct 2018
Numerous. Check with the CLO. I saw opportunities with special needs children, animal shelters, home building (techo build), etc. - Mar 2018
Lots of opportunities, watch the CLO Facebook page for ideas. - Apr 2017
There are many different associations that work with underprivileged children, single mothers, dogs and cats and you name it. Not many who volunteer to clean up the garbage at the beach though... - Jul 2016
Plenty, but you have to find them. They won't find you. - Sep 2015
We found several through the embassy; no doubt there are many others through church groups and NGOs. - May 2015
Yes, plenty of volunteer opportunities. - Sep 2014
Volunteerism is still a new idea in Peru so opportunities are limited. Most organizations do not have the capacity to absorb volunteers. - Mar 2014
