PERU / WorkingAbroad Projects
Volunteers are needed to assist in an ongoing project in the Amazon basin at Tambopata, South East Peru. You will participate in research aimed at understanding the effects of human activities on wildlife, which is given to decision makers and will have a positive impact on the amazon ecosystem in the area.
Research can be focused on one of four taxonomic groups (though more than one is possible); Mammals, Birds, Herpetofauna and Insects, and activities will vary depending on the groups chosen. However, each volunteer will learn about all of the taxonomic areas that the project researches so as to benefit from a broad spectrum of rainforest knowledge.
Dates:
Each placement is 20 or 40 days in length, running from Sep-Nov in 2011 and from April-July in 2012.
Volunteer Requirements:
-Aged 18+
– Be in good health and relatively fit
– Have an interest in conservation
Cost:
The cost for 40 days is £1420 and £930 for 20 days. This covers all programme costs, including all food (3 large, wholesome meals a day), clean drinking water at all times, lodging in town and in the field, project materials, boat transport to and from lodges, Puerto Maldonado airport collection and departure transfers, all training and supervision by project manager, WorkingAbroad Projects backup and placement support, and so on.
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