Mayu Readers-

We want to share an exciting volunteer activity in Trujillo, Peru, happening this summer. As a reminder, Kate lived in Peru, while working for the Peace Corps, so the location is near and dear to our hearts. Kerry Steinberg and Giovanna Ayesta started an amazing organization, VEN Peru, and are looking for volunteers for the Summer of 2010. The program runs from June 3^rd to July 2^nd, 2010. Many of the Mayu artisans live in Trujillo, and a lot of the hand-knitting takes place in the city.  We would love to help them find volunteers as the more help we can bring our Peruvian friends, the better! The ideal volunteer is someone who is interested in learning about Peruvian culture, while also volunteering their time.

Past engagements included working in an orphanage, medical clinic, animal shelter and on an organic farm. We encourage you to visit the website to see testimonials, pictures and also receive further information (cost, transportation, accommodations, etc) about the project. If you are unable to volunteer your time in Peru, the organization would still love your help. You can reach Kerry, and the rest of the VEN Peru organization, at information@venperu.org or by phone at 404-906-0569 For our readers in the Atlanta area, you may also attend one of two informational sessions on February 18^th at 6:30pm or March 4^th at 6:30pm. Please see the website for further information. And an added bonus to traveling to Peru? You can see AND feel your very own alpaca. Just as soft as we promised!

Further, if you are interested in Peru, the artisans that work there, and the lovely alpaca, don’t forget to read more about Mayu and shop for alpaca to help support artisans. As always, we appreciate your comments, questions and ideas. Please follow us on Twitter@shopmayu, visit our awesome blog (coverage of great issues and topics) and become our fan on Facebook.

Enjoy the weekend!

Your friends at Mayu

Tags: alpaca, artisans, Artisans from Peru, Fair Trade, Hand-knit, Peace Corps, Peru, Volunteer

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