Volunteer Programs in Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Participating in ASA's volunteer program was an experience I will cherish for the rest of my life. The jungle at Finca Las Piedras is stunning, and I saw so much wildlife. The trail system is well-maintained and beautiful to explore. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and supportive. While the accommodations are basic, they are clean and safe. I loved waking up every morning to the sounds of the jungle. Supporting the protection of this important ecosystem while learning about the region’s unique wildlife was a life-changing experience. I would highly recommend this volunteer program to anyone considering it.

I didn't expect this program would positively impact me so much. My first 2 days were tough, had no internet connection (no idea what's happening to my family), high humidity, mosquitoes, muddy. However, once I got myself "dirty", I started to see the good sides of it. I slept well every night (beds were equipped with mosquito net) and woke up with birds chirping. I learnt how the forest relies on each other and how flood, predators (such as caiman, anaconda) and swamp are benefiting the forest through the explanation of the researchers who worked there. Things that were seemed dangerous or gross turned out to have positive impact to other animals or plants. Activities there were fun though exhausting sometimes. I remember holding a snake and a small caiman for my first time during our night walk! I also remember walking few hours to collect seed. Also, we played volleyball on the last day! It's definitely an eye opener trip for me.

Overall I had an amazing time at the jungle project from the people to the activities itself I have no bad words to say. Emily, Cristobal and Aldho were amazing and made the experience super enjoyable.

it was an amazing experience, I had a great time and made many new meaningful connections that I never would have been able to make anywhere else. Overall, I would highly recommend this experience as it is truly eye opening and will change your life.

The whole city of Cusco along with the Volunteer Abroad doing construction was an experience I will never forget, and one that changed how I view everyday life. Looking at the lived experiences of individuals in Cusco and Peru as a whole really changed my perspective. Overall, doing construction, living in Cusco, and experiencing the culture was unforgettable.

We would spend the days doing often manual labour and venturing deep into the jungle to collect data, but we still had a lot of time to bond with other volunteers and the staff. Emily, Aldo and Cristobal were all very helpful and they really embodied genuine passion for the conservation of nature. I highly advise anyone interested to try the program, as you really begin to appreciate the Amazon and its importance

Amazing 54ha conservation area with a biological station. Perfect to stay for a few days just to visit and explore the trails or even months to do research projects. I especially liked that, in comparison to other areas, it was possible to explore trails on my own and even at night to see lots of insects and reptiles. Great food, vegan options are available when registered beforehand.

I had a great time at the research station. The team there does fantastic work. Especially with the problems surrounding gold mining, it's so important to have places like this that protect the rainforest.

I truly enjoyed the work I completed working on constructing a school and liked everyone I met. I loved how I got to see my contributions to the construction. It was extremely rewarding. I also enjoyed all of my free time exploring the city, nature, and Incan ruins.

I've stayed there for four days with their volunteering program and it was spectacular. They are doing such an amazing job there on research and on maintaining the forest. Everything is very organized and the forest they have is amazing and if you're lucky you will see amazing animals day and night.

If you can handle hard work, you're going to have a lot of fun here. The people are great and easy to talk to, always very helpful. Activities were so much fun, and hanging out with the other volunteers makes it even better. it's a great place to learn about yourself, others, and the place you're in.

I stayed in Taricaya for four weeks. It was the best four weeks of my life. Everything was so different but at the same time so familiar. Like it was how I was supposed to live. The sounds, the weather, the time we had to wake up, all of them were so easy for me to accept. And the activities we did, all of them were so good, they had meaning. Nothing like the things we do in school or in camps. I saw a lot of animals and plants that I didn't even know exist. And everything and everyone there was so calm. The time was running differently there, slower or quicker sometimes.

I came to Cusco, Peru with Maximo Nivel to volunteer in Construction. I spent my week here painting a beautiful little school that's currently being built by Volunteers and funded by Maximo too. I don't think I've ever painted so much, but it was such an amazing, fulfilling experience! I had amazing support from the International team at Maximo, and I got the best experience ever!

This experience is awsome for a lot of reasons ; First things first, Peru is a beautiful country, and the Amazionian rain forest is one of the most beautiful things i've seen in my entire life. At the Taricaya reserve, I felt useful and not like a random tourist, i felt like i was doing something really meaningful. Everyone at the reserve was nice and friendly, and wanted to share their knowledge with us. I did many things and different activities, from farming to building, or feeding the animals... Thank you to Taricaya Eco Reserve and Projects abroad for this amazing experience !

My stay at Taricaya EcoReserve lasted two weeks, which made for a truly incredible experience. I was given the chance to explore a whole new culture, work with flora and fauna and meet amazing people, some of which have truly impacted me with their stories and others which I have formed strong friendships with! I would definitely recommend this to anybody who takes an interest in travelling, geography, the environment and doesn’t mind getting muddy!

I really appreciated all of the help I got from Maximo throughout my time here. Both the general orientation and the jungle conservation orientations were thorough and necessary. Some things I would recommend future volunteers to pack is a dry bag, something like a trash bag or better that you can put wet clothes inside. Also, some crocs or rubber slip-ons that you can get wet. On the other hand, something you shouldn´t bring is big rubber boots that can´t get wet on the inside. I would suggest bringing only Wellys.

I was genuinely really impressed with the whole experience at Maximo Nivel. I booked the trip through another organization that helps find volunteer work abroad, and the coordinator undersold the experience by a longshot. So, when I arrived, I was not expecting it to be as good as it was.

Overall it was an awesome experience. Cristobal and Emily were wonderful and made our group feel like a family. The food was delicious, activities were very fun especially tree planting and gardening, and the people were lovely!

I had the best 3 weeks in the amazon rainforest at the Panthera sanctuary taking part in multiple conservation projects from working with the jungle and also learning about the different wildlife. I wasn't expecting to eat so well in the jungle environment, which was better than expected. Everything was organised from start to finish, which meant the process of arriving in Peru was smooth.

I had a amazing time in Peru , felt very accommodated by the team at Maximo , as well as the team at the Panthera Sanctuary ! -- - --------------------------------------------------------------------