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IMG_0138Looking for a rewarding, meaningful, and fun holiday?
Pick up a RESPONS volunteer project!

RESPONS offers short-, mid- and long-term volunteer placements in the area of Huaraz, ranging from just a few days to a couple of weeks or even months. Whether you would like to help replanting trees in Huascarán National Park, teaching English in the community of Vicos or helping with building cocinas mejoradas in Vicos, RESPONS can help you finding a rewarding volunteer job. The work is flexible and could easily be a part of a short holiday or fit in a long-term travel adventure.

Typically, volunteers that participate in projects in the communities surrounding Huaraz look for a way to assist the community, to improve quality of life and, if possible, to help conserve its environment or culture. They also seek contact with the local population, in order to learn more in-depth about its ancient culture and history. When taking part in volunteer projects, you can significantly contribute in just little time to local projects or communities and gain a truly rewarding and enriching experience abroad at the same time!

 

Background
RESPONS and its reasons for providing VolunTourism. Read more here
RESPONS offers two ongoing volunteer projects in Vicos. Furthermore the RESPONS team will continuously travel to communities identifying other worthwhile projects for its volunteers.Read more here.
For who
Are you ready to start a RESPONS VolunProject? RESPONS will not accept just anyone; we need to be sure that you fit our profile and that you will be a good fit with your community. Check out our profile here!

What to expect
Why volunteering? RESPONS offers you a job that fits your personal interests and will look great on your CV, and contributes to sustainable development at the same time. For more expectations, click here.

Previous volunteers
How did previous volunteers experience VolunProjects? Check out experiences of previous volunteers here

Prices
Can your wallet handle a VolunProject of RESPONS? Check it out now



What to pack & leave

What should you definitely not forget, and what should you definitely leave at home?? Learn about what to bring & leave here.

Health & Safety

How should you prepare your body for a journey to a developing country and altitudes of above 3.000 meters? And how to minimize risks of being robbed? Learn more here.

How to get here & there

Which bus company should you take from Lima to Huaraz, and how to get to the communities? And how does this taxi system work? Find your answers here.

Voluntourism Fans

hugomarlies“Volunteering for RESPONS has given us valuable ‘hands on’ insight in the ins en outs of community based sustainable tourism.”
- Hugo de Jong&Marlies van Hal
helped founding the website of RESPONS

maartenerwin“It was a very special experience; having your own Peruvian class!!”
- Maarten en Erwin
helped developing education in Vicos

Departures

Join the following groups and enjoy lower prices!

1 SEP Inka Naani 3 Days
Click here for all departures!

Contact us

RESPONS office:
28 de Julio 821 - Huaraz

Phone: (+51-43) 42 79 49
Email: travel (A) respons.org
Opening hours:
Mon - Sat, 9am - 7:30pm

RESPONS News

RESPONS E-Cards

Help promote RESPONS and its projects: send a RESPONS E-Card! Click here to customize your E-Card!

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Previous experiences

Need another perspective? Previous travellers and volun-teers share their experiences with you in the Travellers Blog and the Volunteers Blog.

Your own E-Card

Did you take the greatest picture, and would you like to share it as an E-Card on this website? Send us your picture and we will put it online as a RESPONS E-Card. Thanks for supporting RESPONS!

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RESPONS is recommended by:

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         www.fairtourism.nl                        South American Explorers Club  

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  www.nhtv.nl

Our partners:

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