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Volunteering at an Amazonian center for citizen science 🌳

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The experience

Join as a volunteer at an conservation area and support interpretive walks, wildlife monitoring, reforestation, and environmental outreach. Live a unique experience in the heart of the Amazon, connecting with the forest and its guardians. No prior experience required — just commitment and respect for nature. Accommodation included. Minimum stay: 1 week. Be part of the change from within the forest! 🌳

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: The volunteer fee helps cover basic expenses needed to keep the space in good condition. This includes cleaning of common areas, access to electricity, shared use of the kitchen, and basic materials for monitoring, reforestation, and environmental education activities. It is a symbolic contribution that supports the sustainability of this self-managed, community-based project.

What you get

1 day off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We welcome volunteers with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to contribute to conservation, environmental education, and community life. You don’t need to be an expert—just responsible, curious, and respectful of nature and local culture.

Your support may include guiding interpretive walks, helping with camera trap installation for wildlife monitoring, collaborating in the nursery or reforestation, supporting educational activities with children, or creating photos, videos, and outreach materials. You won’t do everything at once—we’ll coordinate activities based on your interests and skills so you can both contribute and enjoy the experience. 🐆

In return, we offer an authentic experience in the Peruvian Amazon—surrounded by forest sounds, stories, and its guardians. You'll have simple accommodation within the conservation area, constant guidance, and the chance to connect with local communities and take part in cultural activities.

We believe in horizontal and honest exchange: you’ll learn from us, and we’ll learn from you. We highly value a good attitude, empathy, respect, and collaboration. Life here flows with flexibility, rhythm, and harmony with the forest.

We hope your time here inspires you as much as it inspires us. Welcome to this learning refuge in the heart of the Amazon! 💚

Activities & Shift

Activities vary depending on the season, weather, and conservation priorities. No previous experience is required—just willingness to learn, respect for nature, and a collaborative spirit. Volunteers help from Monday to Saturday, with Sundays off to rest, explore, or connect with the surroundings.

Daily shift (approximate):
🕗 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
🕒 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Schedule may adjust depending on the task or weather)

Main activities include:
🌿 Guiding interpretive forest walks and supporting visitors
📸 Wildlife monitoring using camera traps
🌱 Working in the nursery, reforestation, and garden
🧹 Trail maintenance and forest care
🎒 Educational activities with school groups or visitors
🎥 Creating visual or educational content (optional)
📊 Recording data on trees, animal tracks, and biodiversity
🌧️ On rainy days: indoor tasks, reading, or reflection

We value teamwork, cultural exchange, and meaningful collaboration. Life here flows at the rhythm of the forest, creating space for both contribution and personal growth.

Rules

We want your experience here to be meaningful, safe, and respectful—for you, for others, and for the forest that surrounds us. Please take the following guidelines into account during your stay:
🌿 Respect for nature: This is a conservation area. Do not damage trees, disturb wildlife, leave trash in the forest, or extract plants, seeds, or other natural elements.
🏡 Respect shared spaces: Accommodation and facilities are shared. Please help keep things clean, organized, and in good condition. Everyone contributes to a harmonious environment.
🤝 Respectful coexistence: We value cultural diversity and horizontal relationships. Discriminatory, sexist, racist, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
🎉 No parties or loud noise: This is a space for connecting with nature, rest, and reflection. Parties, excessive alcohol consumption, and loud music (especially at night) are not allowed. A peaceful atmosphere is important for everyone.
🚭 No smoking inside buildings or lighting fires without authorization, due to environmental risk.
🧘 Personal care and balance: We encourage a healthy routine and respect for your own limits. If you need a break or are feeling unwell, you can let us know at any time.
🐾 Animals: Pets are not allowed, as they can disturb local wildlife.

These rules are meant to protect the natural environment and ensure a positive, respectful experience for everyone. If you have any questions or suggestions, we’re always happy to talk.