Volunteering and Internships in Cusco

Volunteers wanted

The South American Explorers Cusco Clubhouse is always in need of volunteers to help out both at the clubhouse and from afar. Volunteers help with numerous tasks and projects including member reception, organization and expanding of clubhouse library, trip reports, info packs, organizing events, marketing and outreach, fundraising, etc. Anyone with a few extra hours is welcome to join the SAE team. We are especially in need of volunteers with design skills to help us update our publicity materials and good writers to produce info packets that are available to club members.

Intern at SAE

Internships at the Cusco clubhouse last at least 12 weeks and while we cannot offer a salary to interns we do provide free lunches, Spanish and yoga classes, the possibility of subsidized housing, and the opportunity to work in a challenging but fun environment. Click here for more information and an application. Questions and completed applications should be submitted to cuscoclub@saexplorers.org Intern responsibilities are divided into several areas and internships can focus on any one or a combination of the following:

Volunteering Resources

Meet with humanitarian, socially and ecologically oriented non-profits and establish lasting relationships with them.

Maintain and update the Volunteer Resource Database

Advise members on volunteering opportunities in Peru

Organize community service projects and fundraisers with local organizations

Marketing/Public Relations

Build relationships with local businesses such as outfitters, hostels, hotels, travel agencies, student exchange services, etc.

Sell advertising space in SAE publications for money and/or exchange

Negotiate special deals with organizations/companies for group memberships and discounted membership rates

Establish and maintain media contacts to publicize the club and events.

Design and harmonize the appearance of club publications, such as brochures, flyers, website, enewsletter, etc.

Clubhouse/Member Services

Update current recommended lists, brochures and info sheets

Solicit trip reports from members and manage trip report database

Schedule, promote and manage clubhouse events including classes, talks, parties, fundraisers, etc

Maintain lending library, book exchange and clubhouse bookstore

Welcome and provide trip planning assistance to visiting members and respond to email requests

Travel Research and Writing

Contribute to SAE publications such as website content, South American Explorers magazine and enewsletters.

Research travel opportunities and write informational brochures, packets, articles, etc.

Contribute articles to websites and publications of SAE partners