As Cusco is the capital of an extensive region with an approximate population of one and a half million who reside in various urban and rural areas. The state and private sectors are working toward the integral development of these many communities. This process requires the participation of many people, especially those that desire to collaborate in helping social organizations in their efforts toward improving the quality of life.

In this spirit, Cabildo Travel and Tourism has organized a group of assistants and professionals who have a desire to visit Cusco and at the same time participate in social development projects. Living in Cusco and contributing to its development makes for an enriching experience. It is also a direct and active way of getting to know the city.

If you are a student or professional and you have the desire to enroll in a professional practicum, assistantship or volunteer program in Cusco, we have made arrangements with the following institutions:

Psycho Study Consultants:
An institution dedicated to professional consulting in
the areas offered to assistants.

ONGD “Centro RUNA”:
An institution dedicated to social work and education in the
same areas.

These institutions in social work have operated for more than ten years in Cusco. They afford us counseling to arrange for the best conditions for assistants and practitioners.

As a professional consultant in Cusco, you have the opportunity to become acquainted with the city’s customs, traditions and to integrate yourself into the society.

You will receive accreditation that will enhance your professional career. You will have the chance to help social groups who need your assistance. The assistantship will allow you to gain proficiency in the Spanish language. You will be able to tour the region during your free time.

Procedure:
If you are interested, our agency will arrange for you to fulfill your assistantship, practice or volunteer work in an institution that can be an ONGD, a Peruvian state institution or a private one. You should send us your resume and required documents. We will assist you in securing the appropriate situation that meets your needs.


Professions include:
. psychology
. social work
. health profession
. social service
. education
. ecology and environment
. biology

Duration:
. minimum assignment: three months
. maximum assignment: one year

Lodging:
Our agency will arrange for a hostel that will meet your needs. In addition, we will coordinate all which is necessary to assure a safe and comfortable stay.

Supervision and monitoring:
Our agency will coordinate with the institution in which you are practicing or assisting, in order to have adequate assistance and supervison.

To finalize the process, we will coordinate with your practice or assistance center and submit a certificate of credit for your participation and contribution.

Our agency will assign a monitor or tutor who will be available to offer you assistance and to orient you during your stay.

Certification:
Upon completing your practice or volunteer assignment you will receive certification issued by the institution that supervised your work.

Requirements:
To be a graduate student with a bachelorīs degree or to be licensed in one of the areas previously mentioned;

To be willing to do social service work;

To present your curriculum vitae;

To be in physical condition adequate to perform the work in the situation you desire;

There is no age limit. If you have family, you can live with them here in Cusco. If you do not speak Spanish, you will have the chance to learn the language during your stay.


Important
The assistant and volunteer programs are a service of our agency. We organize and coordinate the entire process with entities with whom we have a working agreement. The possibility of securing an assistant or volunteer position is relatively limited. Therefore, you should coordinate you plans
in advance.

Those who wish to become an assistant in Cusco should follow a contract agreement outlining the conditions of service and stipulating the details of the process.

Frequently asked questions:

1. Where would I live?
In most situations, we will arrange a living situation where you can spend your time with a family in Cusco who will help you become acquainted with the customs of the city. However, if you wish to become an assistant and desire to live with your own family, we will find an apartment that meets your needs.

2. How often is counseling available?
In the normal process, we hope that the professionals who work with us meet with an adviser at least once a week. If necessary, we can provide additional assistance.The adviser will help assistants to develop in the area of their assistantship and will aid those with any personal difficulties or needs.

3. How much will it cost to be an assistant or volunteer?
Costs vary in each individual case according to the living situation and the services that you require. Normally, there is no renumeration. Those interested should be prepared to cover the cost of their own expenses.

Cabildo Travel charges a reasonable commission for the service of arranging a situation. This arrangement is through the institutions with whom you have an agreement. There is no payment to the institution for the arrangement, only the commission to our agency for the services outlined.

4. What happens if a person encounters problems and wishes to change assignments or suspend their practice?
In this case, you will bear only the costs that haveaccumulated up until that point. If you wish to change institutions or organizations, this change will be effected in no more than fifteen days.

5. How long will it take to negotiate an assistantship in Cusco?
The time period is estimated at two to three months, depending on the search, negotiations with institutions and the assignment in which you have an interest.
For further information, we invite you to contact us by email.