Inka Magik Volunteer CHASKI Project
   

Volunteer in local schools. Learn Spanish and Travel!

This is a rewarding life experience, allowing you to participate actively in local schools by assisting with English or other subjects such as Art, Sports, and IT etc.

The Chaski programme also allows you to learn Spanish by having lessons with teachers at your volunteering placement school. They will encourage you and develop your communication skills.

This project gives you the option to take part in our unique eco- adventure tour -Less explored Alternative Inka Trail to Machu Picchu through the warm jungle on foot and horseback. Stay in tents and with a local family in a rustic lodge overlooking the beautiful river valley before arriving at the lost citadel of Machu Picchu .

CHASKI includes Spanish lessons, placement, school inductions, food, accommodation and transfers, an option to take part in an alternative tour, support from our Inka Magik contact person as well as our local charity partners:

Registration is free. Simply download the form and forward it by email or post!

The advantage of volunteering for Inka Magik is that you can simply pay a single fee , decide which project suits you best and how long you want to stay.

For more information on the Chaski project please download the following information
PDF -INKA MAGIK information CHASKI project and cost

To register for a placement please download the following information
Volunteering registration form

By taking part in our volunteer projects you are helping our charitable organisation, Children's Horizon , to raise funds so appropriate resources and aid can be directed in the local communities.

What will you gain from volunteering with our CHASKI project?
•  Spanish lessons at your placement school
•  An option to take part in our unique eco-Inka Trail and visit Machu Picchu
•  A unique South American volunteering experience
•  An insight into local Peruvian culture
•  Improved knowledge of Spanish
•  Friends / host family for life
•  Teaching experience abroad - useful for future employment & a certificate outlining your    contribution
•  Support through our partner organisations, as well as the host family, local contacts and    Connections Inka Magik
•  Experience of working alongside Peruvians as well as a buddy volunteer (wherever possible)
•  A sense of achievement at having challenged yourself and helped out in schools for    disadvantaged children
•  Independent travel days (with support and advice from Inka Magik staff)

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Chaski is a name derived from the ancient Inka language, Quechua. Chaski were highly trained runners who delivered messages along thousands of miles through the Andes, vital in maintaining communication across the Inka empire.
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