Ayacucho

"I loved everyone on the staff. Rudy is a wonderful leader. Never have I meet anyone more eager to be so great at their job. He always kept the volunteers updated and on time. But I really thought everyone was wonderful—I loved the guards, the housekeepers, and the cooks. They had a major impact on my experience and I will never forget them."

Angela Dibattiste, Ayacucho Volunteer

In-Country Staff in Ayacucho

CCS Ayacucho Staff Local CCS staff in Ayacucho will welcome you to the community, make you feel at home, and help you better understand Peruvian culture. They help facilitate your volunteer experience and are always available to answer any questions that may arise. CCS staff is always from the region where we operate—they provide a local perspective, help you with learning the local language, and guide you in what to do in your free time.

All of our in-country staff members are warm, loving people who will make sure you are well cared for. Each CCS program site has a Country Director or Program Director and a full staff to take care of all programming, administrative, and logistical needs, as well as housekeepers, drivers, house guards, and cooks. Because the staff office is typically located at the CCS Home-Base, a helping hand is never far. Learn more about our Ayacucho staff below.

Country Director: Rudy Anyosa Rudy Anyosa, Ayacucho Program Director
Born in Lima, Rudy was raised in Ayacucho and spent the greater part of his adult life there. Rudy has spent several years as a university professor in the field of economics in Ayacucho, and has held the position of Program Design Coordinator for Caritas Ayacucho, an NGO that promotes social and economic development of the Ayacucho region. At Caritas, Rudy designed and carried out projects such as an agrarian income generation program for low income people living in the countryside, and negotiated conditions with foreign donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the use of funds assigned for Caritas and its projects. Rudy speaks four languages including French, Spanish, English, and Quechua. His fluency in Quechua allows him to stay closely tied to the country’s history.

Rudy earned his doctorate degree in sustainable development in 2006, and holds a master’s degree in economic development. He has completed post graduate courses focusing on poverty alleviation in Latin America, accounting for sustainable economic and social development and rural development, and poverty and environment in the post-adjustment era.

Rudy has been Program Director for CCS Ayacucho since its first group arrived in 2001. In this role Rudy works closely with our Partner Programs, maintaining and building relationships, and developing new volunteer placements. His extensive educational background, in-depth understanding of local and national issues, and personal connection to the local community contribute directly to his expertise in identifying and facilitating volunteer work that has a positive impact on the community.

Program Officer/Intern Supervisor: Marisol Chancos
Marisol assists the volunteers in their daily activities and helps Rudy with logistics. She is responsible for assisting with the coordination of volunteer placements and helps maintain CCS' relationship with volunteer placements in Ayacucho. Her work is closely tied to the day-to-day activities of the volunteers and she helps coordinate many of the cultural and learning activities. As an official tour guide in Peru, Marisol is a great resource for volunteers and she is available for any questions or concerns, or to facilitate the cultural adjustment of volunteers in any way. She also coordinates airport drop-offs and pick-ups with Rudy and speaks fluent English, Spanish, and Quechua. Marisol is an extremely hard-working, dedicated CCS staff member.

Office Manager: Gertrudes "Trudy" Palomino
Trudy is in charge of managing the finances and other administrative tasks. Trudy is a committed CCS Ayacucho staff member, who works closely with Rudy and Marisol to ensure that the program runs smoothly.

Drivers: Alejandro de la Cruz, Saul Anyosa, and Clever Gomez
Alejandro, Saul, and Clever are responsible for transporting volunteers between placements and cultural and learning activities, as well as airport pick-up and drop-off. Alejandro is quiet, but very kind and approachable, and Clever is very respectful and a great person to spend time with. Saul also works with CCS managing the maintenance of the Home-Base.

House Maintenance: Saul Anyosa
Saul works with CCS as both a driver and also coordinates and ensures that the house is run perfectly—including hot water, buying and preparing food, arranging the distribution of cars for the drivers, among many other tasks. Saul is very punctual and he has a great presence.

Housekeepers: Beatriz Rodriguez and Gesella Gutierrez
Beatriz and Gesella are in charge of cleaning the house and making sure it is stocked with all the necessary supplies. Beatriz is a sweet person who is always smiling, and Gesella is hard-working and a pleasure to be around.

House Guards: Walter Castro, Roberto Gomez, Emerson Quispe, and Nicolas "Niko" Bendezu
Walter, Roberto, Emerson, and Niko are in charge of the overall security of the house and make sure that all volunteers return safely back to the Home-Base each night. Walter always greets volunteers with a smile and Roberto is a pleasure to be around. Emerson enjoys talking with the volunteers and ensures volunteers' safety. Niko does a fantastic job keeping the volunteers safe and secure. He is very approachable and a pleasure to speak with. He will go out of his way to help volunteers and staff members.

Cooks: Paulina Vega, Vicki Dieguez, and Nievez de la Cruz
Paulina, Vicki, and Nievez are in charge of all meal preparations. If you have dietary restrictions or any food suggestions, please make a note of it in your Volunteer Profile. They are more than happy to accommodate all different types of food preferences and they work hard to provide volunteers with delicious meals.

CCS offers the following programs in Ayacucho, Peru:
Volunteer Abroad -- 2 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Intern Abroad -- 3 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Insight Abroad -- 1 week | Click for Start Dates

Request more information about volunteering in Lima or read more about the CCS Experience in Ayacucho, Peru from the topics below:

   Why Volunteer in Ayacucho?

   Volunteer Work

   Cultural and Learning Activities

   Free Time

   The Home-Base

   In-Country Staff

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