Tropical Ecology Research Internship

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12 - 50 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+

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Punti Salienti

  • Break free from your classroom routine and gain hands-on field experience alongside award-winning experts.
  • Design a wildlife project that you're truly passionate about and take control of every step of your own scientific project!
  • Make lifelong friends from all over the world that are just as passionate about wildlife and conservation as you are, while gaining insights into the open and laid-back Paraguayan culture.
  • Contribute to long-term conservation in a country with a record of extreme habitat loss.
  • Publish your first paper on the highly understudied flora and fauna of Paraguay. Boost your resume and kick-start your science career!


Particolarmente adatto per

Età 18+
Singoli
Coppie
Gruppi
50+

Sul programma

Step out of the classroom and design your own wildlife research project, while contributing to long-term conservation of highly endangered habitats in Paraguay!

Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design.

About Para La Tierra:

Fundación Para La Tierra is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the conservation ...

Sul programma

Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design.

About Para La Tierra:

Fundación Para La Tierra is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of fragile habitats in Paraguay. Our vision is to change the course of Paraguayan environmentalism by inspiring people to appreciate the value of nature. We are working together with the Paraguayan government, local community members, national and international NGOs, and national and international volunteers and interns to protect Paraguay’s unique environment.

Para La Tierra achieves this mission through three primary programs: Scientific Research, Community Engagement, and Environmental Education.

Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the past 12 years, we have published over 130 peer-reviewed articles and discovered more than 10 new species. Along the way, over 500 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s understudied habitats.

About the Tropical Ecology Research Internship:

Before arriving, you will be challenged to come up with a research project that you are passionate about. You will review relevant literature and create a suitable methodology with the support of our intern-supervisor.

Available topics include:

  • Primatology
  • Herpetology
  • Entomology
  • Ornithology
  • Mammalogy
  • Museum Studies
  • Freshwater Ecology
  • Habitat Monitoring
  • and more!

Once in-country, you will be trained in the field techniques required for your project. Whether its mist-netting for birds in the early hours of the morning, fishing at mid-day or staying out late hunting for frogs, we will make sure you are confident in the methodology needed to move your research forward. Towards the end of the stay, you will give a final presentation in which you share the results of your study with the rest of the research team.

Our internship program is designed to give young scientists the opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific project. From conception to completion, YOU are in the driver seat!



Giornata tipica

Daily activities will vary depending on your internship focus area, season, local events, and other factors. A typical day for a tropical ecology research intern might look like this:
  • 05:00: Wake up and prepare yourself some coffee, tea, porridge or bread with the utensils provided by us.
  • 05:30: Our ...

Giornata tipica

Daily activities will vary depending on your internship focus area, season, local events, and other factors. A typical day for a tropical ecology research intern might look like this:
  • 05:00: Wake up and prepare yourself some coffee, tea, porridge or bread with the utensils provided by us.
  • 05:30: Our Intern Coordinator will drive you to one of our fieldsites outside of town with a group of other interns.
  • 06:00: Arrive at our fieldsite just before sunset and start your walk to your study area.
  • 06:30: Start your data collection, whether it's taking focal samples of the Black-and-Gold Howler Monkeys, going birding, checking the pitfall traps you set out the night before for frogs or your sherman traps for small mammals, catching butterflies or going cast-netting.
  • 11:30: Meet the other interns back at the car and make your way back to the house.
  • 12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch, prepared by our amazing Paraguayan cooks Rocio & Delia.
  • 13:30: Time for siesta! Get some sun or take a nap in the cool dorm.
  • 15:00: Work on your data entry or paper in one of our shared working spaces or head back out to one of your field sites.
  • 19:00: It's dinner time! Have a look at what Rocio & Delia have prepared for us today.
  • 20:00: Enjoy you free time with the other interns: Head to the local plaza with frequent cultural events and local musicians, have a drink at one of the nearby bars or go stargazing at the beautiful riverside.
This schedule will vary a lot depending on your project and on the fieldsites you're using. Most projects will require you to go out around sunrise and sunset (varying times depending on season), but you will for example have to go out after sunset if you want to catch frogs or during nighttime if you're studying bats. While our Intern Coordinator will drive groups of interns to the fieldsites that are further out of town, you can bike to the closer fieldsites and even walk to the city sites.

Attività del tempo libero

The quaint city of Pilar is the capital of Ñeembucú, tucked away in a quiet corner of Paraguay. The 'City of Birds' doesn't get its name from nothing, you will be able to spot a multitude of bird species when strolling through the streets. And it's also home to a myriad of other animals: The ...

Attività del tempo libero

The quaint city of Pilar is the capital of Ñeembucú, tucked away in a quiet corner of Paraguay. The 'City of Birds' doesn't get its name from nothing, you will be able to spot a multitude of bird species when strolling through the streets. And it's also home to a myriad of other animals: The black-and-gold howler monkeys call the backyards their homes, toads roam the streets after sunrise, and you will just have to keep your eyes open to spot a neotropical otter at the river site.
But of course not only wildlife calls Pilar its home, the lovely Pilarenses are a laid-back and friendly community, that will warmly welcome you into their little paradise. The lively plaza of Pilar, only three blocks from PLT, offers the great opportunity to directly jump into Paraguayan culture: meeting point to most Pilarenses, you will be able to watch one of the many cultural performances that are organised regularly at night or join the locals in drinking a refreshing Tereré. Another two blocks from our home, the rivers Río Paraguay and the Arroyo Ñeembucú that encircle Pilar offer multiple free time activities: The newly built Costanera along the Río Paraguay invites you to watch breathtaking sunsets over Argentina or join the Pilarenses in their evening walks and runs. Along the Arroyo Ñeembucú you can find a variety of nice little beaches to soak up the sun and jump in the cool water, a definite must during the hot summer months! With the regular ferries across the Río Paraguay, Argentina is only a 30-min boat ride away and weekend trips to Resistencia or Corrientes a fun adventure. Regular buses to Asunción and Encarnacion offer opportunities to spend some time in bigger cities or to travel to one of the 7 Natural World Wonders, the Iguazú Falls at the intersection of Paraguay, Argentina and Brasil.

Requisiti

Requisiti

Età minima: 18 anni

Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

Competenze linguistiche

È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello intermedio)

Documenti necessari

CV

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 Para La Tierra

Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us and a personal pick-up upon arriving. Interns receive three meals a day, unlimited coffee, tea, yerba mate and diluting juice, as well as a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. It also includes organized activities & trips for our interns such as barbeques, game nights, beach trips and much more.
The fee further covers assistance with project development and execution, the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, transportation to field sites, administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.
Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals.

Alloggio

Interns will stay in our Centro IDEAL, with dorms between 2 - 7 interns and volunteers. All rooms have closet space, electricity outlets, and WIFI (reaches most places in the house). Rooms offer either an en-suite bathroom or bathrooms across the corridor with hot-water showers.
Our lovely cleaning ladies provide basic cleaning services and fresh bed linen once a week. They will also do your laundry on three laundry days a week for 20.000 Guaraní per bag (~$3)
Centro IDEAL offers a big lounge area with a pool table and a private bar, run by our staff, as well as a backyard where we have meals together and where you can soak up some sun.
Smaller shops, cafes, bars and restaurants are within 300 m walking distance. Bigger shops and more restaurants can be reached by a 15-min walk or a 5 min-bike ride.
For an extra 20% you can book a private room.

Cibo e Bevande

We offer three varied meals a day at 7 days a week. Interns can prepare their own breakfast with utensils provided which include oats, fruits, bread, jam, dulce de leche, coffee, tee, milk, and eggs for Sundays. Lunch and dinner are prepared by our two cooks Delia and Rocio and consist of a mix of Paraguayan and international food. They will cater to most dietary requirements, so don't hesitate to ask!

Accesso a Internet

Buon accesso al sito del progetto

Cosa NON è incluso?

Cosa NON è incluso?

Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Silvio Pettirossi International Airport

Neanche il prelievo dall'aeroporto è incluso nel costo del programma.

Biglietti aerei

L'aeroporto più vicino è Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) a Asuncion. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Paraguay. 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 Paraguay offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

Vaccini

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

Dettagli all'arrivo

The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so the trip can be organized to suit your schedule and your project. You must be available to stay for a minimum of three months.

Disponibilità
gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

Tariffe del programma

12 settimane (soggiorno min.) 3.869€
15 settimane 4.473€
50 settimane (soggiorno max.) 13.167€
Tariffe medie 292€/settimana

Tariffe del programma

292€ tariffe settimanali 12 - 50 settimane Età 18 - 50+

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Durata

12 - 50 settimane

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Para La Tierra

Brillante 4.7 rating (15 recensioni)

Non-profit - fondata nel 2010

Verificato da Volunteer World

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Ospitato da

Olivia

Lingue parlate: Inglese, Spagnolo, Tedesco

Sul progetto

Fundación Para La Tierra is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of fragile habitats in Paraguay.

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Located in the quaint city of Pilar, Para La Tierra is a Paraguayan NGO that is protecting habitats in Paraguay, a country with a record of extreme habitat loss. Since 2010, we have been achieving this mission through scientific research, community engagement and environmental education.

Para La Tierra is currently the only year-round scientific research station in Paraguay and has been working on the first inventory of the Ñeembucú wetlands. With the help of our interns and volunteers, we have discovered 100 new faunal records for the area in under four years, frequently publishing our studies in peer-reviewed publications. We are also caring for the country’s second largest natural reference collection.

Our vision is to change the course of Paraguayan environmentalism by inspiring people to appreciate the value of nature. We are working together with the Paraguayan government, local community members, national and international NGOs, and national and international volunteers and interns to protect Paraguay’s unique environment.

Para La Tierra achieves this mission through three primary programs: Scientific Research, Community Engagement, and Environmental Education.

15 recensioni · rating4.7

I loved volunteering with Para La Tierra! I was able to get involved with several different project and gain skills in identification and data collection. I especially enjoyed the optional trips to different parts of the country, and the staff and interns were so friendly and ...
Maxim Koschmann rating5

2022 at Tropical Ecology Research Internship

My experience at Para La Tierra can only be described as amazing, I learned so many things that helped me in finding what i want to do in my future that i can only recommend this experience to everyone ...
Para La Tierra is such an amazing organization. Not only was I able to conduct my own impactful project, but I was able to travel all over Paraguay. The work they do is so impactful and I was so happy to be a part of ...
Ben Muher rating4.8

2022 at Tropical Ecology Research Internship

My time at para la Tierra has been everything I could have hoped it could have been. Not only do I feel that I gained applicable and useful experience and knowledge in regards to biological fieldwork. The support provided by staff and fellow volunteers has helped me conduct valuable research. The ...
Kim Hordijk rating4.4

2022 at Tropical Ecology Research Internship

Besides the fact that I met the most amazing people during my stay, with whom I hope to remain friends for the rest of my life, I also learned more than I could have dreamed of. The possibility to execute your own scientific project at Para la Tierra, from design to publication, is what makes them ...
James Newton rating4.2

2022 at Tropical Ecology Research Internship

The whole experience was amazing from start to finish with so many experiences that you otherwise not get the opportunity to have. Staff are helpful with your interests and progressing the project you chose whilst in Pilar. You can also get a chance to help other interns with their projects and ...

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