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Eco-Volunteering Research | IPBio
The Eco-Volunteer Program encompasses a range of activities conducted in a group. The majority of these tasks are field activities, making this an ideal program for volunteers who like to stay outside and who enjoy physical activities such as the following. Tree Inventory: Study the biodiversity in different areas of the reserve to assess forest well-being and understand the distribution of fr...
The Eco-Volunteer Program encompasses a range of activities conducted in a group. The majority of these tasks are field activities, making this an ideal program for volunteers who like to stay outside and who enjoy physical activities such as the following. Tree Inventory: Study the biodiversity in different areas of the reserve to assess forest well-being and understand the distribution of fruit tree species for releasing rescued native birds. Garden Days: Help out in gardening, construction, or maintenance of the reserve's grounds. This is hard but rewarding work! Mushroom Inventory: We search for new species of mushrooms in order to identify, photograph, and collect their spore prints, which are like a mushroom's fingerprint. In addition, we conduct searches at night to find b...
Program Highlights
Gain experience in a range of research activities.
Understand how conservation works on the ground.
Enjoy the natural wonders the Atlantic Forest offers such as caves, waterfall, and much more!
Experience a new culture and way of living!
Help to preserve nature and the wildlife it harbors.
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- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
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- All Nationalities
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Inventory and naturehelp at the Amazon
by: Alexandra Staab - GermanyProgram: Eco-Volunteering Research | IPBioNice leaders, nice group - work at the brazilian Amazon. Half day working in form of bird- mushroom- and fishinventorys and a nightwalk one time a week. Sometimes cleaning the beach, making soil and planting at the beach. Everywhere it is possible to see nice animals... After the work free time to relax at the house with pool or walking to the beach or photographing... The weekend is free - free to make excursions, painting, to do things what you want or only relaxing.
One of the best places to volunteer!
by: Ming Lin Teo - MalaysiaProgram: Eco-Volunteering Research | IPBioI spent almost 6 months volunteering here and would definitely say it’s one of the best places to volunteer over the world! The programs here for eco volunteer are so diverse that you get to do different things everyday: trees, fish, frogs and mushrooms etc…a very enjoyable and unforgettable experience for sure!!
I can't wait to go back to Ipbio
by: Jaren Hockert - United StatesProgram: Eco-Volunteering Research | IPBioThe experience I had during my 3 weeks at Ipbio was incredible. They were extremely helpful in pre-planning, coordinating your travel to the reserve and all of the trips to town for groceries. During my stay they improved the internet speed and added fiber optic internet so there was no disconnect if you didn't want to. The volunteer house was comfortable and they provided everything they said they would and some. The staff are all very friendly and will get you involved if there are monkeys/toucans/anything of interest that you should check out! The data collection days are all super fun! My favorite was the mushroom day and river inventory. The mushroom day was fun because of the crazy variety of mushrooms you find every week! The river day was fun too because the water is cool and refreshing to work in. There are so many fun things to do around the reserve during my time the parks had just opened up from COVID restrictions and I highly recommend going to PETAR park nearby. I commend Ipbio for their safety practices during COVID and although I was vaccinated on my visit I still was happy to follow all guidelines and rules which were clearly explained to us. The reserve is spectacular I'll never forget the birds and animals I saw there and the things I learned about how special and endangered the Atlantic Forrest is. Thank you Ipbio for an amazing time, I look forward to returning!

Program Details
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Locations
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
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