Volunteer and experience new cultures, empower communities, and grow personally.
Intercultural Exchange
Despite being a local organization, Sayariy strongly values the transformative potential of intercultural exchange. Welcoming volunteers from diverse corners of the globe into these overlooked communities fosters a powerful two-way exchange with immeasurable value. Individuals from varied sociocultural backgrounds come together, sharing and creating unforgettable experiences.
Our volunteer program invites you to live with a Peruvian family that generously opens their home, sharing their culture, traditions, and hospitality—an experience that leaves lasting impressions and a heartfelt desire to return. For the local community, welcoming volunteers is a chance for mutual exchange that brings new ideas, traditions, languages, and flavors, enriching both those who arrive and those who host.
The contribution of our international team is essential to the community development we promote, but what truly sets this experience apart are the intercultural connections it creates. By engaging with diverse communities, we not only foster local progress but also strengthen understanding, personal growth, and the building of a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Do not hesitate, join us!
Volunteer Testimonials
Take a look at what some of our volunteers have to say about their experience.
Volunteer Opportunities
Enviromental program
Be an Eco-Volunteer and nurture community sustainability with us! Join our efforts to create a greener future, one action at a time
Volunteer in Project Management
Enhance project management skills by working with the local Sayariy team, overseeing projects directly from the office
Volunteer Position Information
We are seeking individuals who wish to immerse themselves in a community experience, living and getting to know the environment in which the majority of Peruvians reside. This opportunity allows you to stay with a local family, gaining firsthand insight into the daily realities of Peruvian life.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers can contribute in various areas including education, environmental conservation, assistance in community kitchens, and support in office projects while engaging with the local team.
Duration:
This opportunity is ongoing throughout 2025, with a minimum stay requirement of three months to ensure meaningful contribution and impact.
Essential Requirements:
- Basic proficiency in Spanish.
- Minimum commitment of 8 weeks.
- Participants must be at least 20 years old.
Volunteer Fees:
Your volunteer fee is vital for the operation of our small local organization as we do not receive funding from any external entities. Your support directly fuels our projects and enables us to make a meaningful impact within the community. We deeply value your contribution and thank you for being part of our mission.
Initial Month Fee: USD $100 per week
Consecutive Months: USD $90 per week
If you wish to include three meals a day with your host family, an additional $50 per week will be added. Note that these meals consist of regular Peruvian cuisine
What We Offer
- Airport pickup in Lima
- Bus to Trujillo or Chiclayo
- Pick up from the bus station.
- Induction week.
- Experience with a local family.
- Institutional attire.
- Ongoing support and guidance.
- Certificate of Completion in the respective area.
FAQ
We offer community-based volunteering in projects related to education, empowerment, envoromental projects. We also have specialized opportunities for office-based roles and project management support.
Our activities are mainly carried out in Trujillo and rural communities in northern Peru, such as Cayaltí (Lambayeque).
Trujillo: Known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” it enjoys mild and pleasant weather year-round, with average temperatures between 17°C and 24°C (62°F–75°F).
Cayaltí: Being in a warmer rural area, summer temperatures can rise above 30°C (86°F). We recommend light clothing, sunscreen, and a hat, along with a light jacket for cooler evenings.
The recommended minimum is 8 weeks, although we encourage volunteers to stay longer to create greater impact.
Yes. Volunteers make a program contribution (USD $100 for the first week and USD $90 for each additional week). This helps sustain the community projects, covers local logistics, and supports the overall volunteer program.
Your weekly contribution directly supports the sustainability of our community programs and ensures that your volunteer experience is safe, enriching, and well-guided. It includes:
- Airport pickup in Lima and assistance to continue your journey.
- Bus transfer to Trujillo or Chiclayo.
- Pick up at the bus station upon arrival.
- Induction week, with orientation and training.
- Housing with a welcoming local family, giving you the chance to experience Peruvian culture from within.
- Institutional attire for your volunteer work.
- Ongoing support and guidance from our team.
- Certificate of Completion in your respective area.
Your weekly contribution is not simply a fee for housing — it is, above all, a way to support the sustainability of our community projects, local coordination, and the overall volunteer experience.
As part of this contribution, most volunteers choose to stay with a welcoming local host family, who open their homes and treat you as one of their own. This experience allows you to live the culture from within, sharing traditions, meals, and everyday life.
If you prefer different housing arrangements, that is completely possible. We will gladly help you find safe and affordable accommodation nearby. The weekly contribution remains the same, since its primary purpose is to ensure that our programs continue to thrive and benefit the communities we serve.
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- Be at least 20 years old.
- Complete the online application form on our website.
- Have international health insurance (recommended).
Motivation to work in a team and engage with community contexts
After submitting your application form, our team will review it and contact you for a virtual interview. Once approved, you will receive confirmation and details of your participation. Please note that you will also be required to provide specific documentation depending on the area in which you will volunteer. For example, if you wish to work with children, you must present documents such as proof of a clean criminal record and health clearance.
Simply complete the online form available on our Volunteer page, and we will get in touch with you.