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45 people are interested
Volunteer at an Amazon Environmental Sustainability Project in Peru
ORGANIZATION: Greenheart Travel
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45 people are interested
Greenheart Travel's environmental sustainability project in Peru offers an unforgettable experience to work closely with scientists and local experts studying animals in the Amazon Rainforest. During your volunteer opportunity, you will explore humans' impact on biodiversity, study crucial conservation issues and contribute to data that helps ensure these animal species remain protected in their native environment for future generations.
Volunteering Activities:- Wildlife monitoring and capacity building program
- Mapping - using GPS to map the area and record areas of special interest
- Water purification - using local plants and biomass to filter and cleanse water
- Carbon initiative - offsetting greenhouse emissions through forest regeneration
- Reforestation - planting new forest to provide renewable commercial timber
- Education - educating local children in rainforest and sustainable development practices
- Field guide - producing an illustrated educational tool
- Jungle exploration - maintaining and expanding the trail system and exploring the area
Along with gaining amazing life experiences, your program also includes:
- Accommodations in a volunteer lodge
- Daily meals
- Airport pickup and drop off to/from Cuzco Airport
- Overland transfer service to program site (including boat ride)
- Overnight stay in cloud forest
- Culture and Etiquette guide book
- Medical/Accident insurance
- 24-hour emergency support
- Pre-departure and arrival orientations
- Personal assistance from a Greenheart Travel program manager
- Certificate of Completion upon request for successful completion of the program
- Greenheart Travel also donates a portion of your fee to offset the carbon footprint of your travels
Start dates are on a monthly basis but fill up quickly. Apply at least 12 weeks in advance to save your start date.
To request more information, please visit our website at http://greenhearttravel.org/program/adult/volunteer-abroad/peru-sustainable-development or call our office in Chicago at 888-227-6231 for further details regarding more program specifics, fees, and the application process.
More opportunities with Greenheart Travel
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Greenheart Travel
Location:
200 W. Superior St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654, US
Mission Statement
Greenheart Travel is personally invested in providing cultural immersion programs that change lives, advance careers, and create leaders.
Description
Greenheart Travel is personally invested in providing cultural immersion programs that change lives, advance careers and create leaders. We achieve this by partnering with organizations and governments overseas that empower their local communities through experiential learning and practical development. We provide others with the same positive travel experiences in which we ourselves engage. Through travel and cultural exchange, we help individuals reach their full potential, leading to a more tolerant, peaceful and environmentally sustainable world.
Greenheart Travel is a branch of Greenheart International, a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to connecting people and planet to create a more peaceful and sustainable global community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Amazon RainforestAmazon Rainforest, Peru
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Environmental Policy
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 2-12 weeks