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Amazon Rainforest Conservation & Agroecology Internship

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4.9 / 5Overall Rating
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Program Overview

Gain hands-on experience in Amazon rainforest conservation, agroecology, and sustainable land-use practices while living in Ecuador’s Napo province. This internship is designed for students and emerging professionals interested in environmental science, sustainability, and community-based conservation.

Participants work with local farmers, cooperatives, and community-led initiatives focused on re...

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Program Highlights

Work alongside local farmers and community projects focused on agroecology, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable land management.
Gain hands-on experience in Amazon rainforest conservation, including reforestation, nursery work, and biodiversity protection initiatives.
Learn about cacao, guayusa, and other Amazonian value chains from cultivation to sustainable production practices.
Explore the relationship between Indigenous knowledge systems and modern conservation approaches in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Live with a host family in a rural Amazonian community and gain immersive experience in sustainable, community-based living.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Emergency Support
Internship Placement
Some Program Activity Costs

Exclusions

Travel Insurance
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
International Airfare
Vaccination Costs

Program Details

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Locations

  • Tena, Ecuador

Types & Subjects

  • Fields
  • Agriculture
  • Biology
  • Development
  • Ecology

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 1-3 Months

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $1,200
  • 4 weeks: $2,200

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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Participants live with host families in rural communities throughout Ecuador’s Napo province. Housing is modest but includes basic amenities such as electricity and running water. Living with a host family provides cultural immersion and insight into daily life and sustainable living in the Amazon region.

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