Protect the Peruvian Amazon and Train as a Biologist

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La experiencia

We are dedicated to discovering, understanding and protecting the ecosystems that stretch from Andes cloud forest to the lowland Amazon jungle.

The volunteer program has been designed as a dynamic, mutually beneficial experience, providing a variety of unique experiential learning opportunities for participants, as they contribute to the station’s biodiversity monitoring, reforestation and regenerative agriculture programs.

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Que ofreces?

25 horas de ayuda por semana

Trabajo Social: Ayuda como voluntario en proyectos locales y comunidades.

Cuidado de Animales: Ayuda a cuidar mascotas.

Ayuda en Granjas Eco: Siembra, cosecha y ayuda con tareas del campo.

Jardinería: Ayuda a plantar y cultivar jardines.

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: US$ 450 Por semana

Cuantía destinada a: Beneficios para los voluntarios, Materiales para las actividades de los voluntarios y Donaciones al proyecto

Descripción: This fee covers all activities, food, transport from Cusco and accommodation as well as supporting the conservation work of the project. Living and working in this remote location means it is very pricey to get supplies in to the site.

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Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación del equipo: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otras personas.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Excursiones gratis: Te llevamos a excursiones y caminatas por la ciudad, GRATIS.

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Requisitos

Español Intermedio o Inglés Intermedio

Más de 18 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

Volunteers will support in three key focus areas -
1) Climate Change & Biodiversity Monitoring - Collecting data along transects, checking humane research traps, animal counts, curation of entomological collections.
2) Reforestation - the vast majority of the 3000+ hectare property is well preserved but some areas need some help. Help maintain tree nursery, removal of bamboo patchers, plant trees, care of reforested areas.
3) Regenerative Agriculture - get involved with our permaculture designs, aquaculture systems and or bee farming. Help us harvest, manage compost and grow more food!

During your stay you will be surrounded by professional scientists conducting their studies on our project site. You can learn from them and have the opportunity to get involved with their studies.

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Actividades & Turnos

Other activities include -
- Assisting with the maintenance of hiking trails around the station.
- Wildlife photography and other content production.
- Replenishment of hummingbird feeders and fruit supplies for birds.

In free time and days off you can enjoy hiking, swimming, kayaking, volleyball, night walks, movie nights, bonfires, hikes to waterfalls, community visits and camping experiences.

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Reglas

- Volunteers are expected to work approx 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. But there will be plenty of time for fun!
- We encourage you to explore the trails but let us know where you are going and an expected time back.
- We encourage volunteers to have travel insurance.
- Volunteers will not handle any wildlife without express permission from Manu staff
- Quite hours 10pm - 06am.
- Strict no drug policy
- We are an inclusive station with zero-tolerance on sexual harassment and discrimination.