Volunteer Safety

We take every precaution to make sure volunteers are safe during their stay. As our programs seek to bridge cultural barriers, it is our goal for volunteers to have a positive and cultural experience abroad.

Has Vive Peru ever had any major safety issues?

No. Although we have had instances of petty property theft, they occur on the street and due to negligence of the volunteer. Our staff provides safety information to volunteers on two separate occasions, first during their pre-departure orientation session in the U.S., and again upon their arrival in Lima, Peru.

What if my flight arrives at 2am?

No matter how late/early/delayed your flight is, staff will be at the airport to pick you up personally as long as your flight is scheduled for the airport arrival dates indicated in the volunteer handbook.  If you have a very early arrival, we will coordinate an airport pickup for you with a reputable driver.  Most flights arrive in Lima late at night, so it is very common to book a flight with a 2 a.m. arrival time. Staff in Peru monitor flights in anticipation of delays or missed connections, and will be prepared to adjust their schedule as needed.

What if I get sick?

Staff are in regular if not daily contact with all volunteers. If a volunteer gets sick, a staff member will visit their homestay and provide assistance as needed. This could include talking with the host family about a change in diet, visiting the pharmacy, a trip to the hospital, etc.

How do you choose your homestays?

Most of our homestays have been working with our program for years and have been connected to us through personal recommendations of already established host families and community members we work with. Our host families have become accustomed to working with American volunteers. They value teaching our volunteers about Peruvian day-to-day life and culture, and enjoy including them as part of their own families.

What can volunteers do to maintain their safety?

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What if my passport gets stolen?

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How often will I be in contact with program staff?

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For any other questions related to safety, please write us at info@viveperu.org