As stated on our website, speaking Spanish is not a requirement for working at one of our Latin American destinations. However, there are some situations where knowledge of a few Spanish phrases can be really useful! There are many aspects of Peruvian Spanish which are slightly different to Castilian Spanish. Specifically, when coming to volunteer […]
As a paws intern you will be given the opportunity to do many different tasks to help our dedicated vet team. From looking after our post-surgery pups, to holding still some feisty cats (I recommend wearing gloves!) you will be able to experience an array of new things which I can guarantee you’ve never experienced […]
What is Animal Welfare? Animal Welfare has long been discussed, defended and championed by animal lovers worldwide, but – aside from referring to the “well-being” of a non-human animal – what does it actually mean? The key ideas behind animal welfare are: The right of an animal under the care of a human, to have […]
There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone, all over the world. But as with so many things, it has hit those already at a social disadvantage much harder than the well-off. In April and May, we made the most of easing Covid-19 restrictions to check in with the rural communities around […]
Lack of access to libraries in developing countries We often take for granted the idea that libraries always existed and could be found anywhere throughout the world. However, for some countries, libraries are rarely accessible for most of the population or they don’t exist at all. This is a common problem for many children living […]
Helping Rural Women Gain Control in their Lives In rural Peru it is still common for women to have little control in the home or a say in family decisions. We are aiming to empower women in rural Peru by helping them start their own businesses so they can earn their own income and gain […]
What’s it Like Interning in Cusco for Globalteer? Thinking about interning for Globalteer and want some more insight into what life is like as an intern? Read about Evie’s experience as the Gift Giving Strategist in Cusco from November 2019. Evie’s experience: “I interned with Globalteer from November 2019 – February 2020 as a Gift […]
Being a Vegetarian in Cusco – Top Tips Evie from the UK was raised a pescatarian and has also experimented with flexible veganism, deciding on being a vegetarian largely due to her love of cheese! Having recently finished interning with Globalteer, she is sharing her advice for living in Cusco as a vegetarian. Evie’s Experience […]
Our First PAWS Campaign! As part of one of our many initiatives, Globalteer strives to make Cusco, Peru a safer place for animals both with and without homes. In the past few weeks, as part of our PAWS (Peru Animal Welfare Society) iniative, with the help of our partners at the Peru Dog Rescue project […]
Life as an Intern in Cusco with Globalteer – what can you expect? Life as an intern abroad with Globalteer means you will always have people around you in the volunteer house. Here, you live with other interns as well as volunteers. You will thereby have someone to ask questions that might come up, as […]