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Environmental Conservation Internship in Peru

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Develop leadership and field studies skills on this internship abroad. Based in a local national park on the hills of the Peruvian Amazon, this project has three main areas of focus: socio-economics, ecosystem services, and biodiversity. Through the study of animal distribution, behavior, and ecology, students will begin to understand the relationship between wildlife and the forest. The Enviro...

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Program Highlights

Gain hands-on scientific research experience in a diverse setting.

Become more passionate about the environment, nature, and sustainability.

Develop your leadership skills in environmental conservation while running your own field project.

Have plenty of opportunities to develop and learn—field activities, workshops, mentoring, and many more.

Learn about daily life and family traditions in Cusco during a two-week homestay.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cusco, Peru
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024Intern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
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Awards

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cusco, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024

Intern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Written Application

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Develop leadership and field studies skills on this internship abroad. Based in a local national park on the hills of the Peruvian Amazon, this project has three main areas of focus: socio-economics, ecosystem services, and biodiversity. Through the study of animal distribution, behavior, and ecology, students will begin to understand the relationship between wildlife and the forest. The Environmental Conservation Internship in Peru is a skills-based placement lasting more than 6 months. You will alongside project coordinators to carry out research on forest regeneration and the park’s wildlife—including butterflies, birds, reptiles, mammals, and others. Weeks 1–10 is a volunteer phase that involves introduction to all projects, extensive field training, and first aid certification. Wee...

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