- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Volunteer in indigenous Shuar community in the Amazon
ORGANIZATION: FUNDECOIPA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
2 people are interested
Volunteer with FUNDECOIPA
If you are interested in learning about other cultures and protecting the Amazon rainforests, an adventure waits for you in Arútam and Ecuador.
We offer volunteer placements all year round to people who actively want to engage in community development, conservation, and experience the Amazon as well as learn about the contemporary life of the Shuar Indians.
For us, volunteering is not just about the work. It is also a cultural exchange and opportunity to learn about the Shuar culture and volunteers will be living and sharing meals with Shuar families and are invited to participate in all community activities. You will also be given the opportunity to visit other Shuar and Quichua communities in the surrounding forest as well as exploring the amazing 2100 acre reserve situated right next to the community
More opportunities with FUNDECOIPA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About FUNDECOIPA
Location:
KM 47 Via Puyo.Macas, Puyo, Pastaza 160150, EC
Mission Statement
Vision That Indigenous Nationalities and Peoples of the Amazon have a good quality of life that is in balance with the tropical rainforests and their natural and cultural resources. Mission To promote income generating activities through sustainable management of tropical rainforests, natural and cultural resources of the Amazon region to obtain a better quality of life now as well as for future generations of indigenous peoples and nationalities in the region.
Description
FUNDECOIPA was founded in December 2005 by the villagers of Arútam. We are an indigenous non-profit organization with our head-office in the Shuar community Arútam in the PastazaprovinceofEcuador.
FUNDECOIPA was founded as a response to the social and economical difficulties faced by our members and neighboring communities. The objective of FUNDECOIPA is to create community development in the indigenous communities of Pastaza through culturally founded project and sustainable use of the biological resources.
The foundation manages a2100 acrereserve and provides tourism, volunteer and research opportunities within the reserve and Shuar communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
KM 47 Via Puyo-MacasPuyo, Pastaza Ecuador
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Agronomy
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Sales Marketing
- Farming
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Minimum 2 weeks