Your volunteer work takes place in a small village on the Beni River in the Bolivian Amazon jungle. It is located right by the Madidi National Park, known worldwide as an area of exceptional biodiversity. The village can only be reached by the river. The boat trip takes about 40 minutes upstream from the small town of Rurrenabaque. The jungle community consists of about 230 people, all of which belong to the Tacana Indian tribe. This forest tribe has always lived on the banks of the Beni and Tuichi rivers.
Several years ago, the jungle community built an eco-lodge with financial and technical support from foreign charities. The lodge has a restaurant and guest houses for tourists. The community uses the income from the operation of the eco-lodge to improve their living conditions. Above all, the revenue is used for education and health; as well as to protect parts of the impressive nature around. When the Madidi National Park was founded, the Tacana Indians made an object. However, the benefits of sustainable tourism have convinced them otherwise. Instead of protesting against the park, the Tacana are now among the strongest advocates in favor of nature conservation and are proud to live on the edge of this wonderful national park. The lifestyle and manner in which the lodge operates is fully sustainable, allowing its descendants, at best, to live even better in harmony with nature.
The jungle community lives in, by and with the nature that surrounds it. Nature is the basis of life here! They generate additional income from the trade in handicrafts, fish and agricultural products. The Tacana Indians in Bolivia are a perfect example of how to live happily ever after today without modern technology and luxury goods. They will welcome you warmly and allow you to immerse yourself in their unique culture and lifestyle. You become part of this community and make thrilling and memorable discoveries that are only available to those who leave the tourist trails to gain individual experience.
In your spare time, there are a lot of different activities to choose from, such as playing sports in the local community or hiking around the jungle, visit the Madidi National Park or just admire the exotic wildlife.
The jungle offers to many amazing and unique things to do and to see, like taking a bath in one of the natural pools with crystal clear water and small waterfalls, navegations on the Beni River, visits to local commuities to experience their culture and traditions. You can even learn about the wonders of medical plants and natural medicine, go fishing or just relax on the banks of the river.
You will be picked-up by boat in Rurrenabaque and brought to the project site in the middle of the jungle.
During your volunteer work in Bolivia, you will either live with a group of tourists at the Eco-Lodge or in the especially built volunteer cottage which is taken care of by an indigenous host family. Your host family will provide you with meals and you may even receive an invitation to stay in one of their typical houses. You will be surprised to see that in the typical household all family members sleep in the same room, which also serves as the kitchen and the living room. In their home, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice indigenous cooking techniques and try the delicious recipes. Take your chance, This is a completely unique experience that is not offered to mere tourists.
The meals provided by the host family typically contain the ingredients that the family grows, hunts, and fishes. Mostly, they eat fruits, vegetables, fresh fish, corn, rice, and occasionally some red meat.
Volunteers can also eat and live with other tourists at the Eco-Lodge. In the lodge, the meals are more international and may also include chicken and beef.
Full-board is provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningfull volunteer project.
Support an Indigenous Community
Live with natives of the Amazon and experience their way of life. Play with children, teach English, and learn indigenous farming and cooking techniques.
$383/week
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