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Volunteer in our Project: Reforest, Farm, and Protect Nature

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The experience

Join us in the Peruvian Amazon to live sustainably and make an impact! Help reforest the jungle, grow food on our bio-farm, and maintain our volunteer house. Your work supports ecological preservation and our goal to build a kindergarten for the local community. Immerse yourself in jungle life, connect with locals, and contribute to a project that nurtures both nature and education.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 7 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: Your contribution is to cover the three daily meals and your pickup from Cashibococha, which need you need to cross in boat to get to the project. The contribution can also be paid in the local currency, which is soles (PEN).

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our volunteer program at La Colorada is a hands-on opportunity to live sustainably, connect with nature, and make a meaningful impact in the Peruvian Amazon. Volunteers assist in maintaining our bio-farm, planting and nurturing trees for reforestation, collecting seeds, and exploring sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, you'll engage with the local community by organizing classes or workshops for children in Lacre, focusing on environmental, cultural, or educational topics.

Activities & Shift

Daily activities for volunteers include:

Bio-Farm and Reforestation Tasks:

Cleaning areas around the house and farm.
Planting seeds or seedlings and fertilizing the soil.
Collecting and cataloging seeds or young plants for propagation.
Maintaining and pruning existing trees and plants.
Creating and updating an inventory of trees and plants, noting their health, growth stage, and location.

Sustainable Farming:

Dividing land into sections to optimize planting based on microclimates and topography.
Testing new planting techniques and combinations of crops.
Collecting and planting banana shoots and experimenting with grafting techniques to improve crop yields.

Community Engagement:

Preparing and teaching classes to children in Lacre on topics like the environment, local history, or language.
Visiting Shipibo villages to learn about their traditions, knowledge of plants, and sustainable practices.

Volunteer House Maintenance:

Assisting with household tasks to keep the volunteer house clean and organized.

Rules

Rules for Volunteers:

1.No parties are allowed during your stay. ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿšซ
2.No smoking in the house. ๐Ÿšฌ๐Ÿšซ
3.Drugs are strictly prohibited, both inside and outside the house. โŒ
4.Show respect for the local community, its residents, and their traditions. ๐Ÿ™โœจ
5.Everyone is expected to help keep the house clean, including the shared spaces and your own room. ๐Ÿงน๐Ÿ