Protect the Peruvian Amazon and Train as a Biologist


L'expérience

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.


Ce que vous offrez

25 heures d'aide par semaine

Travail social: Aider au travail bénévole dans des projets locaux et des communautés.

Soins aux animaux: Aider à surveiller et prendre soin des animaux.

Agriculture: Planter des cultures, semer des graines et aider aux tâches extérieures.

Jardinage: Aider à faire pousser des plantes et cultiver des jardins

Frais supplémentaires requis

Montant: US$ 450 Par semaine

Les frais couvrent: Avantages pour les voyageurs, Matériel pour les activités de volontariat, et Don au projet

Description: 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.


Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Dortoir de l'équipe: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre partagée, ce qui signifie que vous partagerez la même chambre avec d'autres personnes.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Dîner: Vous avez droit à un dîner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Randonnées gratuites: Nous vous emmènerons en excursions et randonnées autour de la ville. Gratuitement !


Exigences

Intermédiaire Espagnol ou Intermédiaire Anglais

Plus de 18 ans

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires


Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa


Détails du programme

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.


Activités et horaires

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.


Règles

- 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.