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Biodiversity Conservation Internship in Brazil

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Program Overview

Gain practical experience in ecological restoration and develop a comprehensive understanding of biodiversity conservation as you live and work in one of the world's most biodiverse regions. This opportunity allows you to contribute to the fight against the climate crisis while acquiring valuable conservation knowledge and skills.

Established in 1999, this organization takes a multifaceted approach to restore and protect the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. Their projects aim to shift the perspective of local communities, making conservation and sustainable use of the rainforest more appealing than its destruction.

As an intern, you will support their flagship reforestation project. This project aims to address the water shortages for local communities caused by the loss of vegetation cover whilst harnessing the power of reforestation to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere and reverse the impact of the climate crisis. Your tasks will include trending to seedling nurseries, strategizing planting efforts, planting trees, and monitoring growth.

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Program Highlights

Gain practical experience in biodiversity conservation and sustainability
Work alongside seasoned experts in their field
Develop comprehensive knowledge of biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration
Make a tangible difference combatting the climate crisis
Live and work in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Assistance Booking Travel

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rosario da Limeira, Brazil

Types & Subjects

  • Fields
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Causes
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Reforestation

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026

Eligible Nationalities

  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
  • Argentinian
  • Armenian
  • Aruban
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Azerbaijani
  • Bahamian
  • Bahraini
  • Barbadian
  • Belarusian
  • Belgian
  • Belizean
  • Bermudian
  • Bhutanese
  • Bissau-Guinean
  • Bolivian
  • Bonaire
  • Bosnian
  • Brazilian
  • British
  • British Virgin Islander
  • Bruneian
  • Bulgarian
  • Cambodian
  • Canadian
  • Cape Verdean
  • Caymanian
  • Channel Islander
  • Chilean
  • Chinese
  • Colombian
  • Comoran
  • Cook Islander
  • Costa Rican
  • Creole
  • Croatian
  • Cuban
  • Curacao
  • Cypriot
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dominican
  • Dutch
  • Ecuadorian
  • Egyptian
  • Emirati
  • English
  • Estonian
  • European
  • Fijian
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Georgian
  • German
  • Gibraltarian
  • Greek
  • Greenlandic
  • Grenadian
  • Guadeloupian
  • Guatemalan
  • Guinean
  • Guyanese
  • Haitian
  • Hawaiian
  • Honduran
  • Hungarian
  • I-Kiribati
  • Icelandic
  • Indonesian
  • Iranian
  • Iraqi
  • Irish
  • Israeli
  • Italian
  • Jamaican
  • Japanese
  • Jordanian
  • Kazakhstani
  • Kittitian, Nevisian
  • Kiwi
  • Korean
  • Kuwaiti
  • Kyrgyzstani
  • Lao or Laotian
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  • Lithuanian
  • Luxembourg
  • Macedonian
  • Malagasy
  • Malaysian
  • Maldivian
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  • Maltese
  • Manx
  • Marshallese
  • Martiniquais
  • Mauritanian
  • Mauritian
  • Mexican
  • Micronesian
  • Moldovan
  • Monegasque
  • Mongolian
  • Montenegrin
  • Montserratian
  • Moroccan
  • multi
  • Myanmar
  • Nauruan
  • Nepalese
  • New Caledonian
  • Ni-Vanuatu
  • Nicaraguan
  • Niuean
  • Norwegian
  • Omani
  • Palauan
  • Palestinian
  • Panamanian
  • Papua New Guinean
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  • Polish
  • Polynesian
  • Portuguese
  • Puerto Rican
  • Qatari
  • Reunionese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Saban
  • Sahrawian, Sahraouian
  • Saint Helenian
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  • Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
  • Salvadoran
  • Sammarinese
  • Samoan
  • Sao Tomean
  • Saudi Arabian
  • Scottish
  • Serbian
  • Serbian; Montenegrin
  • Seychelles
  • Singaporean
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Solomon Islander
  • Spanish
  • St. Barts
  • Statian
  • Surinamese
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  • Swiss
  • Syrian
  • Tahiti
  • Taiwanese
  • Tajikistani
  • Thai
  • The Vatican
  • Tibet
  • Timorese
  • Tongan
  • Trinidadian, Tobagonian
  • Turkish
  • Turkmen
  • Turks and Caicos
  • Tuvaluan
  • Ukrainian
  • Uruguayan
  • Uzbekistani
  • Venezuelan
  • Vietnamese
  • Virgin Islander
  • Welsh
  • Yemeni
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 1-3 Months

Starts At

$100-300

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AndiDecember 2023

Im really proud that I could be part of a great cause

I helped with agriforestry and worked on the farms, helped the education program in showing kids iracambi and presenting to them, helped in the nursery and planting seedlings, and then researched for my project. Im really proud that i could be part of a great cause. I always wanted to be part of something like this and i have learned so much about reforestation. I enjoyed being part of the nature and learning about how the forest operates and its relationships but I didn't enjoy all the spiders i found in my room.

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How does planting trees help with water shortages in the area?

The presence of trees on the mountain sides breaks up the rainfall, allowing water to infiltrate the soil and replenish the water table. They also prevent soil erosion, lessen runoff, and play an important role in evapotranspiration.

Do I need to know Portuguese?

No, it will not be necessary for your work. Although, there’ll be opportunities to interact with local communities where basic Portuguese will come in handy.

What do I need to pack?

Essential tools and equipment will be found at the center. Your main priority should be durable, weather-appropriate clothing and work gear (boots, gloves, etc.).

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad Winner 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022
Top Rated Internship Organizations of 2020 Notable Mentions
Innovative New Program Intern Abroad 2020 Finalist
Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad 2020 Winner
Global Youth Travel Awards 2019

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