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Volunteers Needed: Andean Conservation in Peru

Location: Peru: Rural Areas

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 1-2 years

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: See website for dates

http://www.bridgevolunteers.org

915 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80246 United States

Call Us

Phone: 1-888-825-3454

Fax: 303-777-7246

Description

Help conserve a vital portion of Peru's ecosystem when you volunteer with our Andean Conservation Project. Peru is one of the most biologically diverse nations on the planet. Peru's geography includes the second-highest mountain range on earth, the world's driest desert, wind-swept beaches and the sprawling Amazon jungle. To add to this natural wealth, the Incas and other pre-Colombian civilizations left an abundant archaeological record and an enduring indigenous culture. But such riches are difficult to maintain. Deforestation and other habitat destruction runs rampant. Much of Peru's native wildlife is endangered. Meanwhile, indigenous cultures are fading and important traditions are lost from one generation to the next.

Our project in Peru works with several organizations to help conserve Peru's profound natural and cultural treasures. As a volunteer, you can help reforest sections of the Amazon Rainforest, conserve native Peruvian animal species or help an isolated Andean village harvest and protect its vital potato crop. Whichever you choose, you will help defend Peru's fragile natural and cultural heritage.

Highlights

As a volunteer you will:
- Conduct timber audits in search of likely reforestation sites
- Help reforest land
- Help harvest potatoes with indigenous Andean villagers
- Document and help conserve seed stocks for native farmers

Qualifications

- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be physically fit to perform certian duties
- Spanish language skills helpful, depending on project

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for details

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

- Airport pickup and drop-off
- On-site orientation and training
- All daily transportation to and from the project
- Accommodations
- Three meals per day
- In-country support and project coordination
- Emergency travel and evacuation insurance
- 24-hour local emergency support
- Volunteer donation

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Culture
  • Digging
  • Environment
  • Indigenous Issues
  • Natural Resources
  • Planting
  • Reforestation
  • Research
  • Restoration
  • Tree Planting
  • Volunteering
Typical Volunteer
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Age Range
18 and older
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Participants Travel to Peru

Independently

BridgeVolunteers's Mission Statement

The mission of BridgeVolunteers is to create and promote volunteer opportunities that improve the lives of others and the environment in which we live. We seek to achieve this goal by connecting worthy local projects with volunteers around the world. Many local organizations are doing great work in their communities, but don't have the resources required to recruit international volunteers. BridgeVolunteers serves as the link between these organizations and the volunteers needed to make these projects a success. All volunteer programs depend on the skilled coordination of a variety of elements: enthusiastic volunteers, meaningful work, organized projects, and supportive staff. It is our goal at BridgeVolunteers to orchestrate this process for you. We use our global experience and resources to provide volunteer experiences that bring pride and satisfaction to everyone involved.

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