News Updates
Other Program Directories
Help me pick a program

Sustainable Development in the Peruvian Amazon

Visit Website Apply Now Inquire Here

Location

Peru: Manu National Park

Description

By volunteering in the Peruvian Amazon, you will get to see a side of the Amazon that few people experience. You will be on the front lines of collecting data on Macaws and other endangered animals, learning how to use a GPS to map areas of specific interest, assist in reforestation projects and making unforgettable memories. Now more than ever, your efforts are vital to the forest's future and survival.

Highlights

Wildlife monitoring and capacity building program
Mapping – using GPS to map the area and record areas of special interest
Water purification – using local plants and biomass to filter and cleanse water
Carbon initiative – offsetting greenhouse emissions through forest regeneration
Reforestation – planting new forest to provide renewable commercial timber
Education – educating local children in rainforest and sustainable development practices
Field guide – producing an illustrated educational tool
Jungle exploration – maintaining and expanding the trail system and exploring the area

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Poor Good Excellent

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Poor Good Excellent

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Poor Good Excellent

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Poor Good Excellent

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Poor Good Excellent

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Poor Good Excellent

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Poor Good Excellent

Proceed to Next Step

Back Proceed to Last Step

  •  
  •  

Back Submit Review

Institution Affiliates:

DiversityAbroad