The association “Life and Volunteering” promotes initiatives in various areas,
providing support to communities facing significant challenges. Among the
populations we work with are families with children undergoing cancer
treatment, girls and adolescents in rehabilitation from drug use, as well as
cultural, artistic, and environmental projects.
Your commitment and energy are essential for these projects to continue
growing and transforming lives. Additionally, during your stay, you will have the
opportunity to experience the vibrant Peruvian culture, enjoy its exquisite
cuisine, and feel the warmth of its people.

Project Objective:
Provide a safe space for children and
adolescents in Lima who require
cancer treatment, burn care, cerebral
palsy therapy, or therapies for Down
syndrome.

Inspira Shelter provides a safe space for children and
adolescents in Lima who require medical treatment. Most
come from rural areas or indigenous communities. During
their stay, they and their caregivers receive
accommodation, meals, and access to workshops.
Additionally, the project helps caregivers adapt to city life
while the beneficiaries undergo their treatment.

Volunteer Tasks
Administrative assistance
Warehouse management
Donations handling
Childcare
Organization of outdoor workshops
Food preparation
Social media promotion
Development of personal projects within the house,
according to motivation

Santiago de Surco is located in the center
of Lima. It is a quiet district, and citizen
security is one of its main attractions.

Basic Spanish speaking
(optional)
Artistic skills
(optional)
Must be a selfless and
organized person

EXPENSES
VIVOL will cover part of the volunteer’s expenses, aligned to the local economic situation and the volunteer’s personal situation. Volunteers will be given pocket money monthly to cover basic expenses. Projects will be close to your living arrangements, however, often the volunteer will have to ride a bus to get to the project. You will be given transportation money from VIVOL for this purpose if needed.

The organisation recommand the volonteers to bring : 

Passport
All their pre-departure papers
Small gifts from their country to give to people in their project, host family, and friends.
Clothes for the different seasons
Electronic adaptor (Peru uses 220V, plugs have two flat prongs)
Towel, bathing suit and sandals
Soap, toothpaste, toothbrush and shampoo
Any medication that they take regularly (enough to last your entire stay)
Debit card. Credit card in case of an emergency (i.e. to leave as a guarantee at a hospital)