Makikita Quykuway Volunteer Program is unique because it is run by social services professionals with specialized training and significant experience working with underserved communities. Being working professionals, staff members are not financially dependent upon the volunteer fees and contribution – they do this because they love it.

Second, Makikita Quykuway Volunteer Program is based on compassion for not just troubled communities but its foreign volunteers as well. Each volunteer is viewed as a gifted, compassionate individual whose skills are a valuable asset in improving the lives of poor Peruvians. Regardless of where the volunteers work or stay, Makikita staff is in daily contact with them and nobody will be left on their own.

Third, Makikita Quykuway Volunteer Program understands the value of seeing something through from start to finish. Owning a project is meaningful and inspirational. Therefore, Makikita offers project-based volunteer assignments where possible.

Finally, Makikita Quykuway Volunteer Program is a fairly new and growing organization. MQ constantly strives to improve. It places great emphasis on volunteer feedback and project evaluation. Feedback is always welcome because it is the way to expand the organization’s reach into new areas of need and improve volunteer services. Every service project and volunteer assignment is followed up by an evaluation.