Animal Rehab in the Amazon Rainforest

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1 - 12 settimane  ·  Età 16 - 50+

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Punti Salienti

  • Wake up to the sounds of the jungle, explore the rainforest by foot, on the river, or on the highest canopy walkway in South America
  • Live in the Amazon Rainforest and work to protect wildlife and indigenous plants
  • Help rehabilitate wild animals and become part of our ongoing efforts to preserve this unique ecosystem for future generations
  • Explore the rainforest and make cultural experiences in the vibrant country
  • Be fully immersed in the astounding nature and beauty that Peru has to offer


Particolarmente adatto per

Età 16+
Singoli
Coppie
Famiglie
Gruppi
50+

Sul programma

Volunteer in the Amazon Rainforest and help with wildlife rehabilitation, reforestation, and vital conservation efforts.

This project is ideal for adventurers and thrill-seekers with a passion for nature and the outdoors. This is a once in a lifetime chance to do animal volunteer work abroad and live in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest! 

On top of making a difference, you will gain plenty of practical wildlife ...

Sul programma

This project is ideal for adventurers and thrill-seekers with a passion for nature and the outdoors. This is a once in a lifetime chance to do animal volunteer work abroad and live in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest! 

On top of making a difference, you will gain plenty of practical wildlife conservation experience. You’ll work closely with some of the top minds of biology and rainforest conservation.

If you have an interest in conservation, biology, or environmental science, you’ll enjoy the hands-on fieldwork, and you’ll contribute to ongoing research projects. You’ll need to be comfortable with getting your hands dirty, and be willing to skip some home comforts! Animal conservation volunteering abroad is not for the faint-hearted.

You don’t need previous experience to join. You’ll be supervised by experts, and our staff is always available to provide guidance and advice.

Your conservation work will focus on these main areas:

Collect data

By observing and recording details about the species you see during surveys, you’ll help us better understand how to protect them. This type of work can include: 

  • Bird censuses conducted from a canopy platform
  • Collecting video footage using camera traps
  • Recording data on species characteristics during trail hikes

With the help of your work, we produce a technical report every year to demonstrate our environmental impact. The data for these reports comes directly from our volunteers’ daily observations. Thanks to this work, Taricaya is increasingly recognised internationally as a research centre. It has contributed a number of important research papers at international conferences, especially in the field of ornithology.

Animal release programme

At Taricaya, we run an animal release programme. This work involves our project partner, Animal Defenders International (ADI). ADI confiscates illegal pets or circus animals, including Amazon rainforest monkeys. We then rehabilitate these rainforest animals at the rescue centre, and release them into the wild if possible. These are usually endangered species like scarlet macaws, whose populations are steadily decreasing in the Amazon. 

You’ll help with feeding these animals and doing general maintenance. This includes tasks like cleaning enclosures or repairing fences. Although this may sound like menial work, it’s a chance to get up close to beautiful wildlife, while also helping prepare them for a life of freedom. For animals raised in captivity who can’t be released, you’ll be helping to give them the quality of life they deserve. 

Breeding programmes

You’ll also help with our turtle breeding programme and do things like patrolling riverbanks for turtle nests, collecting the eggs, and incubating them at the centre. This protects them from poachers. When the eggs hatch, watching hatchlings scurry across the sand making their way to water is a heart-warming moment! It also makes a huge impact on the populations of these species in the wild. 

You’ll also help with catching and breeding endangered butterflies. Our butterfly catching methods are completely safe and leave the butterflies unharmed. We can then house them in optimal conditions for our rainforest animal research, help them breed, and study their behaviour.

Pilot farm

We have a pilot farm where we work on developing and perfecting sustainable farming techniques. We then teach local people about sustainable farming to reduce the negative impact of farming in the area. Your role is to tend the crops and help us raise awareness about sustainable farming. Sustainable farming will make Amazon Rainforest reforestation much easier.

We also run a mahogany programme. We grow mahogany trees close together and study them. This particular Rainforest habitat project shows local loggers that this is a cost-effective alternative to cutting down trees from the rainforest. We are also able to share the timber from these trees to use in production. You will help with maintaining the plantation and taking measurements.

Raise awareness

We work to raise awareness about conservation on both a local and a global level. Through research and publications, Taricaya provides groundbreaking data that draws attention to the work we’re doing in the Amazon rainforest and its ecosystems. You’ll be involved in collecting this data and contributing to large-scale research work.

You can also help with raising awareness about conservation in local communities. For example, you could run a recycling competition in a local school. Or you could conduct a workshop on the small things people can do to combat climate change.



Giornata tipica

During your project, you’ll follow a timetable and normally work between four and six hours each day. You’ll start work at around 8 am and then break at 11:30 am as the day warms up. You’ll begin work again in the cooler afternoons from about 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. 

Your project work runs from ...

Giornata tipica

During your project, you’ll follow a timetable and normally work between four and six hours each day. You’ll start work at around 8 am and then break at 11:30 am as the day warms up. You’ll begin work again in the cooler afternoons from about 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. 

Your project work runs from Monday to Friday with your weekends free.

In the morning, you can do things like feeding the animals at the rescue centre, working in the pilot farm, or work with the rainforest spider monkeys by collecting data on them.

You’ll break for lunch to avoid the midday heat. During this time, you can relax, read a book, or chat with your fellow volunteers.

After your break, you’ll do things like a bird census or working in the butterfly house. Keep in mind that some of the work is seasonal and you will work on various different tasks during your time in Peru.

During your free time, you can make the most of your stunning surroundings. You can go on group hikes or play board games with the other volunteers. 

Over the weekend, you’ll have the option to go to Puerto Maldonado by boat.


Attività del tempo libero

Peru is a vibrant country with a mix of activities for every kind of volunteer. Whether you’re into arts, culture, history, or nature, there’s sure to be something for you!

One of the biggest attractions of Peru is the Inca history. There are awe-inspiring archaeological sites like Coricancha, ...

Attività del tempo libero

Peru is a vibrant country with a mix of activities for every kind of volunteer. Whether you’re into arts, culture, history, or nature, there’s sure to be something for you!

One of the biggest attractions of Peru is the Inca history. There are awe-inspiring archaeological sites like Coricancha, Tambomachay, and of course, Machu Picchu.

Over a weekend, you can take a trip to the village of Pisac, where you can browse bright, eye-catching textile markets. Don’t miss out on seeing the llamas and alpacas too!

There are also lively restaurants, the perfect place to spend an evening relaxing and enjoying local cuisine, like ceviche.

We run a variety of projects in Peru so you’ll likely meet many other volunteers on your trip. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect and travel as a group. However, you’re welcome to travel independently if you prefer. 


Requisiti

Requisiti

Età minima: 16 anni

Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 16 anni alla data di inizio del programma.

Competenze linguistiche

È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello base)

Controllo dei precedenti penali

necessario

Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

Impegno di tempo

Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì

Servizi inclusi

Servizi inclusi

Servizi per Projects Abroad

  • Accommodation

  • Food (three meals a day)

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

  • Full induction and orientation by an experienced staff member on arrival

  • Transport to and from your work placement

  • In-country support and 24-hour back-up from our team of full-time local staff

  • Emergency assistance from our international emergency response team

  • Project equipment and materials, including access to our database with thousands of resources

  • A supervisor/mentor at your work placement

  • Training and workshops from our experienced local staff

  • Access to our local office with internet connection

  • Certification of project completion

  • A cultural awareness course

Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

You’ll fly to Padre Aldamiz International Airport, also known as the Puerto Maldonado International Airport (PEM).

You’ll have an exciting next step in your journey once you’re with our staff. You’ll take a two-hour boat ride along the Rio Madre De Dios river to get to Taricaya, our base for conservation work.

We cover the cost of all transfers to and from each airport.

Alloggio

You'll share accommodation with other Projects Abroad volunteers during your stay at the Taricaya Ecological Reserve. This is a great way to get to know your fellow volunteers, share experiences, and explore your surroundings in your free time together. Each bungalow sleeps four people and has a private bathroom.

The accommodation is safe, clean, and comfortable. 

Cibo e Bevande

Your program fees include three meals a day.

Accesso a Internet

Buon accesso al sito del progetto

Cosa NON è incluso?

Cosa NON è incluso?

Biglietti aerei

L'aeroporto più vicino è Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) a Cuzco. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Perù. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

Assicurazione di viaggio

Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Perù offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

Vaccini

Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Perù dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Perù. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

Dettagli all'arrivo

The project runs all year round, so you can join whenever it suits your schedule. The minimum duration is one week, but we recommend staying longer to have an even greater impact.
Disponibilità
gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

Tariffe del programma

1 settimana (soggiorno min.) 1.920€
2 settimane 2.285€
3 settimane 2.650€
4 settimane 3.015€
8 settimane 4.475€
12 settimane (soggiorno max.) 5.935€
Tariffe medie 1.207€/settimana

Tariffe del programma

1.207€ tariffe settimanali 1 - 12 settimane Età 16 - 50+

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For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.

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For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.  

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207 recensioni · rating5

Alexandra Gibson rating5

2019 at Animal Rehab in the Amazon Rainforest

I enjoyed all of my experience. But Doing the activities like bird banding at the taricaya centre. Really getting involved with data collection and understanding the importance of field which would have to be the most ...
Georgina Redfern rating5

2019 at Animal Rehab in the Amazon Rainforest

I really enjoyed spending time and bonding with all the animals. They all had such different personalities and I soon got to know who was who. I think they also got to know us as some of the animals definitely liked some humans more than others! Now I’m home I really miss walking in the jungle ...
I loved being so emerged into the amazon and doing insect walks, camera traps, bird bonding, trial clearing, and so much more. Opportunities so be in touch with the local animals and see stuff beyond my imagination. It was so beautiful and peaceful. To work hard and lay in a hammock and read book ...
Camelia Rivera rating5

2018 at Animal Rehab in the Amazon Rainforest

I loved collaborating with people from all over the world during our activities. Everyone had so many interesting facts and great stories about Taricaya, its animals, and its past. ..
Phoebe Coupland rating5

2020 at Medical Intern

The most enjoyable experience in Nepal was the Chitwan safari on one of our leisure activities that went for the weekend. In CMC hosptial working in maternity and the operation theatre, we had the amazing experience of being able to watch a lot of babies being ...
Alice Hayes rating5

2020 at Medical Intern

I enjoyed the safari in the national park, i also enjoyed working in the hospital (especially maternity and operating thertre) an expirincing how its is ...

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