BRAZIL / Amigos de Iracambi-Saving Forests, Changing Lives
Work with us on the cutting edge of conservation and sustainability to make the conservation of the Rainforest more attractive than its destruction.
One of Conservation International’s top five global biodiversity hot spots, the conservation of the Atlantic Rainforest is in a critical condition. For over 500 years this rich source of biological wealth has been under attack, and despite government measures to preserve it, deforestation continues.
Amigos de Iracambi is one of a number of small non profits working to conserve the priceless resources of the forest while improving the economic situation of the local people. Our researchers and volunteers work with the local community to better understand the factors that lead to forest degradation and restoration-saving forests, changing lives.
Volunteer Description:
Not looking after a room full of children. Instead looking after the plants we use in our re-forestation program. From collecting seeds and cuttings to grow, to putting them in the ground in areas that are being re-forested, there is a lot of work to be done.
Volunteer Role:
Planting and transplanting of native species for reforestation.
Maintenance of the Tree Nursery (Renovating old tables, irrigation, maintaining the water source, obtaining soil, etc).
Maintenance of the agroforestry plantations and clearing of invasive plants around the seedlings.
Volunteer Requirements:
Willingness to learn Portuguese.
Accustomed to physical work in the field.
Experience in the area of environmental sciences and agro ecology desirable.
Volunteers should be patient, responsible, and have a methodical way of thinking/working.
This position requires a commitment of 1 month minimum
Program fees are $600 for minimum stay of 1 month and include accommodation, meals and internet access.
If you are interested in applying for this position please contact Jemma at volunteers(at)iracambi.com
Nationalities accepted: Applicants should apply for a Tourist Visa
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