Independent Research in Bolivian Amazon
Coördinator | Erik
Coördinator | Erik
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Highlights
Experience living at the Aquicuana Reserve
Gain experience doing active biology research to help conservation
Become more passionate about nature
Make meaningful discoveries at the Aquicuana Reserve
Get to know the Bolivian culture
We are looking for independent researchers to study the biodiversity at the Aquicuana Reserve, list and suggest observation projects.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Families
Groepen
50+
Sustainable Bolivia is a NGO based in Riberalta, the heart of the Bolivian Amazon. We focus our work on sustainable community development and conservation actions.
Our volunteers have the opportunity to live and support our work at the Aquicuana Reserve and it's surroundings. This area of incredible biodiversity is located about 20 kilometers from the city of Riberalta in the Beni Department of the Bolivian Amazon. It is home to Lake San José, the plant-medicine retreat center Pisatahua, and two rural communities: San José and Warnes. Its name, Aquicuana, comes from the Tacana native language, meaning ‘land of the giant trees.’
There we promote initiatives to support education, scientific research, community development, regenerative agriculture and conservation actions.
We provide a open space for the community called "Comedor" where volunteers have internet access so that they can prepare and develop activities with the community. We also offer a Research Station and (depending on availability) accommodation in the city of Riberalta if volunteers want to visit, shop or go out during the weekends.
Scientific research is a fundamental pillar because it contributes to the quality of life and well-being of people, in the training of new professionals and in the development of professionals who are heading towards research. Your work would contribute to the community development here at Riberalta and the conservation of the Aquicuana Reserve.
Dagelijkse activiteiten
Responsibilities may include:
- Looking for specific animals in the reserve – this work will guided by a local researcher, Vincent A. Vos
- Make a list of these animals with full name, description and picture
- Prepare field guides
- Write blog articles on the work and current species in the reserve
- Possibly write or co-write scientific articles
- Create possible observation projects
- Create content: photographs, blog articles, videos
- Take initiative and suggest ideas to further develop the eco-tourism project
- Create promotion activities around fauna and flora to local institutions (schools, orphanages, etc.)
Vrijetijdsactiviteiten
In their free time, volunteers can enjoy a lot of activities around Riberalta such as enjoying the nature of the Amazon (tours, trekking) and the animals, enjoying the rivers (boat tours) or the swimming pools in the city. It is also very easy to go to Brazil where you there is a lot of amenities for shopping.
If volunteers want to travel,
there is a lot to see in Bolivia itself (easily accessible by plane)
such as the salt flats, the Titicaca Lake, the cities of La Paz, Sucre
and Tarija (this last one for the wines), the mines of Potosi and of
course its incredible nature and the parks around Santa Cruz (Amboro) or
Samaipata, and around Villa Tunari.
Watersport
Zwemmen
Bezienswaardigheden
Shoppen/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Wandelen
Sport
Yoga/
Meditatie
Meditatie
Voorwaarden
Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.
Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)
ou Spaans (basis niveau)
Environment, Biology, Research op University niveau
CV en passport
Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.
Ideally a biology or biodiversity degree (or currently studying)
Interest for wildlife and plants in the rainforest
Ability to work independently
Minimum commitment of 1 month
Basic Spanish
Patience and flexibility
Interest for wildlife and plants in the rainforest
Ability to work independently
Minimum commitment of 1 month
Basic Spanish
Patience and flexibility
Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op
maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag
Diensten ingesloten
- Pre-arrival support
- Research supervision by a local biologist
- Accommodation at the Aquicuana Reserve
- 3 meals a day (vegetarian/vegan option possible)
- Volunteer or internship placement
- 24-hour staff support
- Drinkable water
- Internet access
- Orientation
- Airport pick up (in Riberalta) and initial transportation to the Reserve
- Cleaning services
- Discount to Plant Medicine Retreat Pisatahua
All Prices Include:
Airport pick up from the city of Riberalta
We offer accommodation inside the Aquicuana Reserve and
share Pisatahua Retreat's infrastructure. Volunteers and interns share
dorm rooms in our sustainable ecolodges, the volunteer cabin and the
research station.
About infrastructure in Pisatahua:
We employ energy-efficient innovations to enhance the comfort and aesthetic experience of our guests. We make every possible attempt to utilize local, natural, and sustainable building materials for housing and furniture.
We use renewable energy resources and we’ve implemented simple, cost-efficient, energy and water conservation measures. We treat grey-water and recycle all our waste.
Our facilities were constructed with sustainably-harvested wood, bamboo, and palm leaves. We designed all of our infrastructure in accordance with traditional construction techniques; however, these methodologies were adapted to meet our specific needs. Local community members are employed for all our construction and maintenance needs.
All construction methods minimized the removal of vegetation. The trees whose lives we spared return the favor by cooling down the area and shielding our guests from the sun.
We constructed limited number
of elevated walkways to prevent soil erosion and protect fragile
ecosystems. These walkways also protect our guests from the jungle
elements.
Energy and Water Conservation:
Due to our remote location, we’re completely off-grid and we must generate our own electricity. Electricity use is limited to power a few appliances such as common-area lighting, water pumps, and kitchen equipment.
We’ve taken steps to minimize our water usage by implementing a few simple measures including: low-flow restrictor valves, low-flow toilets and water saving nozzles. Furthermore, guests are required to use 100% biodegradable, phosphorous-free soap and shampoo.
Some of our energy conservation measures include:
- Renewable solar energy light-bulbs
- Drying racks on clothes line
- Reusing towels and linens
- High efficiency appliances
- Energy efficient refrigeration
Our goal is to Leave-No-Trace when it comes to waste.
Anything we pack in, we bring out. We recycle everything we can in the
city of Riberalta. All organic matter from the kitchen is composted. A
conscious effort is made to reduce all packaging. Whenever possible we
purchase supplies made from recycled materials.
- Drinkable water available
- 3 meals per day (vegetarian/vegan option possible)
Makkelijke toegang op de project site
Visum, vluchten, reisverzekering en vaccinaties zijn NIET inbegrepen in de programmakosten.
De dichtste luchthaven is Gen Buech Airport (RIB) in Riberalta. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Bolivia.
Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Bolivia biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde.
Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Bolivia dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Bolivia.
Data & Kosten
GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN
Gegevens over jouw aankomst
When can your start volunteering?
Volunteers can join the program throughout all year round.
How to get to Riberalta?
First
you would have to fly into Bolivia - either La Paz (LPB) or Santa Cruz
(VVI). From there you can take a connecting flight with the airline
Ecojet to Riberalta. There are daily flights that cost about $120 each
way. We typically recommend you fly into Santa Cruz as the connections
are easier. Contact us for information to purchase a flight with a local
travel agency.
Dit programma was gepauzeerd wegens COVID-19
4 - 48 weken
Programmakosten
4 weken
(min. verblijf)
$700
8 weken
$1.400
12 weken
$2.100
48 weken
(max. verblijf)
$8.400
Gemiddelde kosten
$175
/week
Houd er rekening mee dat de hierboven getoonde kosten worden geschat.
Sustainable Bolivia
zal je op de hoogte houden over de finale kostprijs gedurende uw aanmeldprocedure.
De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.
Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Sustainable Bolivia gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.
Waarom Volunteer World
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Flex-optie
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Garantie op terugbetaling
We betalen je kosten terug als Sustainable Bolivia jouw reis annuleert
Ondersteuning & tussenkomst
Wij steunen je, wat er ook gebeurt, je kan altijd contact opnemen met ons
Onze diensten zijn gratis!
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Independent Research in Bolivian Amazon
We are looking for independent researchers to study the biodiversity at the Aquicuana Reserve, list and suggest observation projects.
$175/week
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