Lima

"The staff was amazing. I felt very comfortable in the Home-Base and with our drivers. They were truly focused on making our experience a safe and positive one. They were all very hard workers and were always willing to help us in any way they could."

Jennifer Johnson, Lima Volunteer

In-Country Staff in Lima

Staff in Lima, Peru Local CCS staff in Lima warmly 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 Lima staff below.

Country Director: Enrique Bossio Enrique Bossio, Peru Country Director
Born and raised in Peru, Enrique "Kique" Bossio studied liberal arts at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, anthropology at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, organizational communications at Universidad de Lima, and intercultural management at the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Enrique is a founding member, former board member, and member of the executive committee of the Movimiento Homosexual de Lima (MHOL), an internationally recognized organization advocating for the rights of gay and lesbian people and fighting against AIDS. Working with MHOL, Enrique participated in a four-year project on AIDS prevention, establishing an AIDS hotline, a Peers Education program, and Safer Sex workshops. Prior to joining CCS, Enrique interned with Human Rights Watch/Americas in Washington, D.C., and directed programs in Peru and Bolivia for Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO). In addition to being the CCS country director for Peru, he is on the Advisory Board for Cross-Cultural Solutions. With a wonderful sense of humor, Enrique helps volunteers feel comfortable as soon as they arrive in Lima. He is always willing to guide them through their volunteer experience by answering questions and supporting volunteers in their volunteer placement. He strives to assist the volunteer and make their program as meaningful as possible.

Program Officer: Aida Alonso
Aida is responsible for coordinating volunteer placements and helps in maintaining CCS' relationship with all Partner Programs in Lima. She also assists in the coordination of Cultural and Learning Activities. She speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Office Manager: Jose Gibaja
Jose is in charge of managing the office and responsible for all financial matters.

Programming Assistant: Tony Palomino
Tony helps organize certain placements in Villa El Salvador and provides volunteers with many historical, social, and political facts about his community.

Logistics Coordinator: Juan Carlos Ratto
Juan Carlos coordinates airport drop-offs and pick-ups, organizes some of the Cultural and Learning Activities, and assists with other transportation logistics. He also helps around the house with basic maintenance as needed.

Driver: Mario Crespo
Mario picks volunteers us at the airport, transports them to placements each day and takes volunteers to the Cultural and Learning Activities and other organized excursions.

Housekeeper: Orfelinda Anco
Orfelinda is in charge of cleaning the house and making sure the house is stocked with supplies.

House Guards: Manuel Fernandez, Luis Gareca, Martin Salazar
Manuel, Luis, and Martin are in charge of overall security of the house, keeping track of who comes and goes, and ensuring that all volunteers return safely home to the Home-Base each night.

Cooks: Luisa Tintaya, Lucila Broncano
Luisa and Lucila are in charge of preparing delicious local cuisine for the volunteers and they are more than happy to accommodate all different types of food preferences.

CCS offers the following programs in Lima, Peru:
Volunteer Abroad -- 2 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Insight Abroad -- one 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 Lima?

   Volunteer Work

   Cultural and Learning Activities

   Free Time

   The Home-Base

   In-Country Staff

Learn about volunteering in Ayacucho, Peru or return to the main Peru page.

Read stories and testimonials of participants who have volunteered in Peru or watch one of our videos on volunteering abroad.