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Volunteer in Peru: Rainforest Research and Conservation

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Do you want to contribute to the research of the Amazon rainforest and learn about the rich flora and fauna of the Peruvian rainforest? Become part of an international research team of students, interns, and volunteers and support the protection and conservation of the rainforest through monitoring and research programs in tropical South America. As a volunteer, you will support the maintenance...

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Program Highlights

Learn first-hand how the Peruvian Amazon is being protected and explored.

Get hands-on training in ecosystem monitoring, explo­ration, and conser­va­tion.

Better under­stand the human impact on the Amazon rainforest.

Live in an isolated research station with a sustain­able, environ­men­tally friendly lifestyle.

Work with volun­teers and research lovers from all over the world.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Peru
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.45

Total Reviews

1

Hands-down the best way to explore the Rainforest

by: Sina Kohler - SwitzerlandProgram: Volunteer in Peru: Rainforest Research and Conservation
10

While I stayed in the project for 5 weeks I not only learned a lot about nature and conservation, I also had the opportunity to get to know the Peruvian culture including the very tasty local meals. There were lots of Biology researchers at the camp, whom I could assist on their daily research activities. If I had a question, they would always take their time to explain and show me the gems of the rainforest like birds, trees, frogs, monkeys and many more things. What I loved most about my t...

Woman in hiking gear full hiking gear, in a forest

Program Details

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Locations

  • Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Environment

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Salary & Compensation

No salary

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Other
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application

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