Description

Work together with local Amerindian tribes in the unspoiled jungle of the Amazon. Your responsibility as a volunteer is to work on an environmental friendly project to give the jungle a sustainable value, to keep the loggers out and to preserve the jungle, its wildlife and Amerindians' way of life.

Your destination will be the tropical Amazon jungle in South America's only English speaking country - Guyana, formerly also known as British Guyana.

INTERNeX will run three different projects in Guyana:

* Amerindian communities: Help preserve the way of life of local tribes who have lived here for thousands of years.

* Wildlife preservation: Help to preserve the Amazon's precious wildlife through Research, wildlife monitoring and assist with building the needed infrastructure.

* Vaquero (cowboy) communities: Help to sustain the Cowboy's way of life in the Savanna's of Guyana as they struggle in their existence as the government of Guyana no longer allows the ranchers to sell their cattles meat along the coast while the Brazilian government does not allow the import of meat form Guyana.

Keep in mind that the three above mentioned projects do not exist without INTERNeX and without your efforts!

Highlights

* Choose the project you would like join for a great volunteer experience!
* Volunteer in one of the most Exciting places of the world - The amazon Jungle of Guyana!
* Placements include accommodation with the farm and full board
* Placements are for 2 to 8 weeks
* Volunteer with local Amerindian tribes to preserve their way of life
* Research and monitor the amazing wildlife of the Amazon
* Sleep in hammocks in the jungle and wake up to serenade of awaking wildlife
* Help to sustain the Cowboy's way of life and get lost in a time long forgotten of horses, cattle, beautiful sunsets and Rodeos

Qualifications

- Be physically fit
- Have no allergies or medical conditions
- Love the environment, wildlife and endangered cultures
- Have at least intermediate (7/10) English level
- Have a travel and medical insurance

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starting from 1,500 CA dollars for 2 weeks including room and board

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure
• Excursions

Program Fees Include:

- The inclusions depend on the specific volunteer placement
- In general the following is included:
- Volunteer Placement
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Airport Pickup
- Accommodation
- Arrival Orientation
- Transfer to the volunteer Project
- Return transfer to the airport
- Mail-holding service
- Ongoing service
- Visa assistance
- 24/7 Emergency contact/helpline
- In country staff support

Optional Services:
- Language Training
- Additional excursions and accommodation
- Organizing and booking of trips (Rockies, Whistler, Vancouver Island etc.)

Please keep in mind that Flights, Insurance and Vaccinations are not included. However we are happy to advice you when needed.

Salary/Pay

non-remunerated

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

To help sustain the Jungle, it's wildlife and the Amerindian tribes of the Amazon Jungle, the last great wilderness

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10-20

Scholarships are Available

We will offer this project for free to anyone with sufficient Medical and first aid knowledge (Medic) or anyone with expedition leading skills to assist the main medic and expedition leader.

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

6 weeks

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

INTERNeX International Exchange's Mission Statement

To promote personal success and facilitate the achievement of the professional aspirations of our candidates, host companies, and staff through tailored experiential learning programs which foster cross-cultural understanding and a mutually beneficial comprehension of a multicultural global community.

Year Founded

1999