Wildlife Conservation in the Amazon Rainforest
Coordinator | Graeme
Coordinator | Graeme
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Highlights
Earn skills, experience, and qualifications that will help move you closer to your dream job in conservation.
Immerse in a new culture while living in the small village of Oxapampa
Conduct critical, ground breaking conservation activities in the Amazon
Complete online courses endorsed by the University of Richmond in the United States
Live in a culturally rich community on the outskirts of the Amazon
Join a team of international participants and work on critical conservation within the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
50+
Situated in Oxapampa, a village in the Amazon you will work closely with local field staff on conservation initiatives. As a participant you could expect to be involved in key conservation efforts:
camera trapping and reviewing data
mammal tracking
forest conservation and reforestation activities
bird and biodiversity monitoring.
You will be motivated to generate new solutions and propose new elements to improve contribution to conservation in the reserve in South Africa.
Interns are required to complete weekly assignments and host leadership days. While on program, interns are supported by a dedicated mentor.
This program includes an optional wildlife conservation online courses which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States.
Get in touch for more information!
Typical day
Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.
Estimated Schedule:
8-10am: Conservation Surveys
12pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Conservation Surveys
6pm: Dinner
9pm: Bed Time
Free-time activities
By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.
These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:
Amazon Forest
The possibilities are endless!
We also now include local/cultural activities once week for up to 8 weeks.
These activities may include:
- Learn to make Peruvian food
- Discover the natural dyes
- Take mindfulness hike through the forest
- Try a tree climbing and canopy adventure
- Explore waterfalls in the rainforest
- Hike through a remote cloud forest
- Climb a mountain in the Anders range
- Camp in untouched cloud forest
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
Medical form
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
No skills required. Training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start date.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 24-hour emergency phone
- 24-hour in-country support
- Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- All necessary project equipment and materials
- All necessary project training by experienced staff
- Camera trap use
- First Aid & CPR training
- GPS training
- Location orientation
- Long term experienced staff
- Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
- Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
- Scientific techniques in collection of biometric data, transect work, incidental observation, tourist and human impact surveys, camera trapping and, track identification
- Transfer to rainforest location
- Tropical forest ecology
- Welcome meeting
- Wildlife identification skills
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Additional drinks and gratuities
- Extra local excursions
- Flights
- International and domestic airport taxes
- Medical and travel insurance
- Personal items and toiletries
- Police or background check
- Visa costs (where necessary)
Airport pick up is provided from Hanuaco airport within a specified time period.
On the border of the Amazon, Oxapampa will become home for the time you are on program.
Participants will share rooms in a dormitory style accommodation.
Meals are included and participants will take it in turns to cook meals for the group. Dietary requirements can be catered for.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Huanuco Airport (HUU) in Huanuco. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
2022:
- 08 Jan 2022
- 22 Jan 2022
- 05 Feb 2022
- 19 Feb 2022
- 05 Mar 2022
- 19 Mar 2022
- 02 Apr 2022
- 16 Apr 2022
- 30 Apr 2022
- 14 May 2022
- 28 May 2022
- 11 Jun 2022
- 25 Jun 2022
- 09 Jul 2022
- 23 Jul 2022
- 06 Aug 2022
- 20 Aug 2022
- 03 Sep 2022
- 17 Sep 2022
- 01 Oct 2022
- 15 Oct 2022
- 29 Oct 2022
- 12 Nov 2022
- 26 Nov 2022
- 10 Dec 2022
2023
- 07 Jan 2023
- 21 Jan 2023
- 04 Feb 2023
- 18 Feb 2023
- 04 Mar 2023
- 18 Mar 2023
- 01 Apr 2023
- 15 Apr 2023
- 29 Apr 2023
- 13 May 2023
- 27 May 2023
- 10 Jun 2023
- 24 Jun 2023
- 08 Jul 2023
- 22 Jul 2023
- 05 Aug 2023
- 19 Aug 2023
- 02 Sep 23023
- 16 Sep 2023
- 30 Sep 2023
- 14 Oct 2023
- 28 Oct 2023
- 11 Nov 2023
- 25 Nov 2023
- 09 Dec 2023
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$3,176
4 weeks
$4,035
6 weeks
$4,893
8 weeks
$5,752
10 weeks
$6,610
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$7,418
Average fees
$1,103
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
GVI
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Wildlife Conservation in the Amazon Rainforest
Join a team of international participants and work on critical conservation within the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
$1092/week
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