Peru Volunteer and Travel

What Peru Volunteer and Travel does

Peru Volunteer & Travel is a Peru-based non-profit organization, founded in 2011 and supported by PV Travels Corporation, that places international volunteers and language students into community projects, professional internships, and tourism packages across Peru. The company operates from a headquarters in Cusco (Avenida El Sol #315) with a secondary office in Puerto Maldonado serving jungle conservation programs, and runs placements in the Cusco, Arequipa, and Sacred Valley regions. Core offerings include volunteer and intern placements (childcare, animal care, dental/medical/nursing, physical therapy, teaching English, sports education, and jungle conservation), special packages combining helping with travel (including Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley tours), corporate volunteer retreats, and a portfolio of Spanish language courses (group, individual, professional, plus culinary and yoga add-ons, and Learning & Traveling bundles). Pricing ranges from roughly $376 for shorter individual placements to over $2,767 for multi-week combined packages, with donations accepted via PayPal.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model with no proprietary technology beyond a multilingual WordPress website (English, Spanish, Portuguese) that serves as the primary booking and information platform, complemented by social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok). All bookings, payments (credit/debit card or PayPal), and pre-departure communication are processed online, with 24/7 support provided by in-country staff. The organization is founder-led (Jimmy Mendoza) under the day-to-day management of Executive Director Luciana Furio, with a small operational team of approximately seven named members covering volunteer coordination, marketing, and HR; no external institutional investors, funding rounds, or enterprise customers are disclosed.

Name

Peru Volunteer and Travel

Legal name

Peru Volunteer and Travel

Website

https://peruvolunteerandtravel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Peru Volunteer & Travel is a Peru-based non-profit founded in 2011 that places international volunteers and language students into community projects, professional internships, and tourism packages across Cusco, Arequipa, Sacred Valley, and Puerto Maldonado, operating a direct-to-consumer model with no outside investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International volunteer travel and language education

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Citizen Science & Conservation Volunteer Tourism Programs (On-Site) (THAAAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation, Research & Volunteer Experiences (THAJAIAJ), Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Programs (THAKAGAE), Wildlife & Animal Care Volunteering (EDAIAGAE), Rainforest & Jungle Lodges (THAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Volunteer placement programs
• International volunteer travel
• Spanish language courses
• Corporate volunteer retreats
• Conservation and community projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Cusco

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Volunteer Program Fees: International volunteers pay program fees for placement in childcare, animal care, teaching, healthcare, conservation, and sports education projects across Peru. Fees vary by program type and duration, ranging from approximately $376 to $2,197 or more for combined volunteer and travel packages.
2. Spanish Language Courses: Educational programs including private lessons, group classes, specialized courses (Spanish for Professionals in medical/hospitality fields), and combination packages with cultural experiences. Prices range from $15 (online classes) to $2,595 (professional programs with accommodation).
3. Corporate Volunteer Retreats: Team-building programs for companies including jungle lodge retreats, city retreats, and cultural immersion experiences. Pricing varies from $628 to over $1,300 depending on location and duration.
4. Donations: Accepts monetary donations from supporters who are not in Peru, directed toward specific causes or projects, or used for improvements in rural communities and projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Peru Volunteer and Travel places international volunteers into vetted community, healthcare, education, animal care, and conservation projects in Cusco, Arequipa, the Sacred Valley, and the Peruvian Amazon (Tambopata). It also sells Spanish language courses (individual, group, professional, and combined packages) and combination packages such as Helping & Traveling and Corporate Volunteer Retreats, with accommodation, airport pickup, orientation, and 24/7 in-country support bundled into program fees.

Product overview

Peru Volunteer & Travel operates a platform-plus-programs model offering volunteer placements, professional internships, and Spanish language courses across Peru. The core offerings include Volunteer & Intern Programs (childcare, animal care, medical/dental care, teaching, jungle conservation), Special Packages combining volunteering with travel experiences (Helping & Traveling, Corporate Retreats, Group Programs), and Language Courses (Spanish Classes, Spanish for Professionals, Spanish & Volunteering, Learning and Traveling packages). The company places volunteers in Cusco, Arequipa, and Sacred Valley locations, with jungle conservation programs based in Puerto Maldonado's Tambopata Reserve.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jungle Conservation Program Amazon-based volunteer program in the Tambopata Reserve covering reforestation, wildlife observation, animal care, organic agriculture, and environmental research; targets international volunteers seeking a structured conservation experience in Peru's jungle.
• Animal Protection — Dogs Shelter Volunteer program at a dog shelter outside Cusco that houses around 30 dogs; tasks include feeding, cleaning, medical care, and rehabilitation, with volunteer apartment accommodation included. Targets international volunteers interested in animal welfare.
• Professional Internship Program Structured professional placements for students and practitioners in medicine, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy, and tourism/hospitality management in Peru, paired with supervised practice and recommendation letters. Targets students and professionals seeking international internship experience.
• Helping & Traveling Package Combination package pairing volunteer work with travel itineraries across Peru (including Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley tours), designed for international travelers who want to contribute and explore in one trip.
• Corporate Volunteer Retreats Fixed-price multi-day corporate retreats combining team-building activities with community service, available in Cusco, Arequipa, and the Amazon Jungle. Targets companies and organizations seeking differentiated employee engagement and CSR experiences.
• Group Programs Pre-organized group volunteer programs (Christmas programs, vacation programs, renovation/construction projects) for schools, universities, and community organizations traveling together to Peru.
• Spanish Classes Spanish language instruction in Cusco delivered as individual or group courses from beginner through advanced conversation, with options for 5, 10, or 20 hours per week, plus online classes. Targets international students and travelers wanting to learn Spanish in Peru.
• Spanish for Professionals Specialized Spanish instruction for medical, nursing, physiotherapy, tourism/hospitality, and dental professionals, focused on industry-specific terminology and communication skills. Targets working practitioners needing domain-specific Spanish fluency.
• Spanish & Volunteering Combined program of half-time Spanish classes plus half-time volunteer placement in community projects, running 2–8 weeks. Targets international participants who want both language improvement and meaningful volunteer contribution in one placement.
• Learning and Traveling Programs Integrated Spanish instruction (approximately 2 hours daily) plus guided travel through Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca, in 9, 17, or 24-day variants. Targets travelers who want immersive language study combined with Peruvian tourism.
• Taste of Peru Culinary-focused Spanish course combining language instruction with hands-on Peruvian cooking experiences including chocolate making, Pisco Sour preparation, and traditional Peruvian cuisine. Targets travelers who want language practice in a culinary context.
• Spanish Class & Yoga Combined Spanish-language and yoga program in Cusco, pairing communicative Spanish classes with unlimited yoga sessions. Targets travelers seeking language study combined with a mind-body wellness practice.
• Donations Program Monetary donation program, processed via PayPal, funding clothing, vitamins, school supplies, and food for children and families in project communities across Peru. Targets individual supporters who want to contribute without participating in person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Places many volunteers monthly in a variety of professional and community projects

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PV Travels CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization ecosystem supporting Peru Volunteer & Travel. PV Travels Corporation is described as an ecosystem of brands united by a responsible, human, and conscious approach to tourism's impact on people and Peru.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Projects Abroad: Established volunteer abroad operator with placements including Peru projects. Direct competitor for individual international volunteers seeking meaningful travel experiences with structured support.
• A Broader View Volunteers: US-based nonprofit volunteer abroad organization with Peru among its destinations. Comparable nonprofit positioning, volunteer placement model, and target customer base.
• Global Volunteers: Long-established nonprofit volunteer travel organization offering service programs internationally. Similar nonprofit-led model and focus on meaningful community impact experiences.
• GoEco: Volunteer travel company with conservation, animal care, and community programs across Latin America and globally. Overlaps with PV&T's conservation, animal shelter, and community project offerings.
• Maximo Nivel: Operates volunteer, intern, and Spanish language programs across Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru with on-the-ground local staff. Closest direct peer given shared Latin America footprint, combined volunteer + language offering, and similar nonprofit-aligned mission.
• International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ): Largest global volunteer travel platform offering placements in 50+ countries including Peru. Competes directly on volunteer placement pricing, online booking, and project variety, but with vastly broader geographic reach and tech infrastructure.
• Sol Education Abroad: Spanish immersion programs in Latin America (including Peru) often combined with volunteer or cultural activities. Direct competitor for the language learning and cultural exchange segment of PV&T's offering.

Regional players

• Academia Latinoamericana de Español: Spanish language school in Cusco, Peru offering immersion courses with cultural activities. Overlaps with PV&T's Spanish classes segment and shares the Cusco local market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pevolunteer
• Facebookfacebook.com/PeruVolunteer
• Instagraminstagram.com/peru_volunteer_Travel
• TikToktiktok.com/@pevolunteer?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peru-volunteer-and-travel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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