Description

Have an incredible experience living in the heart of the rainforest while working on a research and conservation project in the Peruvian Amazon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about conserving the natural ecosystem through research and sustainable initiatives with the local communities whilst immersing yourself into life in the Amazon.

Volunteers at the project will be involved in jungle research which combines conservation with local community development by working alongside a team of scientists and local experts. Volunteers help with projects such as the study of the endangered Blue Headed Macaw, monitoring and documenting local flora and helping local communities increases their sustainability and protect the environment through bio garden and reforestation projects.

You will be able to learn about the impacts of humans on biodiversity and gain valuable field skills for a career, degree, or just for fun!

The longer you stay, the more you will become involved in the on-going work of the jungle centre. You can get involved in the monitoring projects depending on the current research taking place.

You will be given full training in your first few days at the project so all you require is an interest and enthusiasm in the Amazon jungle.

Highlights

* Live in an award winning Eco lodge in the heart of the rainforest
* 4 day jungle expedition included if doing 4 weeks or longer
* Help conserve the Amazon
* Work alongside scientists and local experts

By volunteering at our jungle conservation centre you will be making a direct contribution to helping preserve the Amazon in Peru, which is of course critical for the global environment.

The centre would not be able to run without the hard work of the volunteers and their financial support. The majority of the volunteer fee goes directly to the centre providing an essential source of funding for their future work.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2 weeks: GBP 1175 (12 weeks: GBP 3145)

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* A comprehensive information booklet and pre-departure support
* Travel advice and assistance
* Being met on arrival at Cusco airport
* 2 night's accommodation in Cusco on arrival
* A road-trip through the Andes into Manu
* An overnight stay in the cloud forest
* 9-day training & orientation programme
* Accommodation (shared room)
* All meals
* A 4 day / 3 night jungle expediton (for people staying 4 weeks or longer)
* One day return journey to Cusco
* 1 night's accommodation in Cusco at the programme's end
* Airport drop off
* Optional 2 day tour of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas from Cusco
* Ongoing support, help and advice from our local team

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Conservation
• Environment
• Natural Resources
• Reforestation
• Research
• Volunteering

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide, American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of Normally 3-8

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Personal Overseas Development (PoD)'s Mission Statement

PoD is a leading non-profit organization arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world. Established in 2001, our aim is to support ongoing projects with our partners in Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam by providing passionate and committed volunteers. We work with long term projects that we know personally and where there is genuine benefit to local communities. A placement with PoD will not only develop volunteer's skills and confidence, get them out of their comfort zone and exploring incredible parts of the world but also the ability make a genuine difference. We currently offer gap year, career break, working holiday, volunteer projects and school expeditions from 1 week to 6 months with year round departures. We offer a personal and professional service drawing on years of experience from staff in the UK and overseas. Volunteers are needed to help work with disadvantaged children, communities, animals and conservation projects including: caring for elephants and wild animals; joining an Amazon jungle conservation project; scuba diving and marine conservation; community building projects; volunteering at orphanages and care homes; teaching English and running summer English camps. PoD believes in providing challenging, safe and fun experiences for individuals and groups to enjoy. We are passionate about giving volunteers of all ages the opportunity to use their energy, enthusiasm and personality where it counts.

Year Founded

2001