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Location
  • Peru
Length
4 weeks
Project Types
Agriculture Arts Community Development Building Projects Conservation Environmental Conservation Reforestation Wildlife Conservation Primate Conservation Education Tourism +1

Program Details

Language
Spanish
Age Min.
18
Age Max
100
Timeframe
Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Host Family Hostel Lodge
Groups
Small Group (1-15)
Travel Type
Budget Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
1040
Price Details
$1,060 - 1st month
$985 - 2nd month
$930 - 3rd month +
What's Included
Accommodation Airport Transfers Meals
May 21, 2020
Jan 02, 2017
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About Program

This animal rescue and protection project, located in the Peruvian Amazon, rescues animals that were smuggled out of the rainforest, and rehabilitates them in their natural habitat.

As a volunteer, you'll perform a wide variety of tasks like preparing natural living spaces, doing educational work on the topic of animal protection, and feeding and caring for the animals. Since the project is without public funding, volunteer workers are urgently needed.

From Cusco, you'll embark upon a trip that will take you to exotic locations with different climates and diverse plant life within the Amazon Rainforest. You will experience breathtaking views of natural phenomena and work with indigenous peoples like the Harakmbut. Your destination after crossing the incredible breadth of Peru will be our animal rescue project located east of the Andes on the Amazonian tributary Madre de Dios.

We welcome you to join us!

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A woman helping a monkey in Peru
The animal shelter is a great place to get hands-on experience!
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Animal Rescue and Protection in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru

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Program Highlights

  • Program includes a FREE 20-hour intensive Spanish course – a great way to boost your language skills.
  • We offer a number of tours so you can explore the adventurous side of Peru on your days off!
  • This program lasts a minimum of 4 weeks to give you time to truly integrate into the community and develop your skills.
  • Join us anytime! This program starts on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
  • 24/7 in-country support.

Program Impact

This project aims to rescue and rehabilitate endangered wildlife affected by deforestation and illegal animal trafficking - if possible, the animals are released back into their natural habitat. We also work to strengthen the bond between the environment and surrounding communities through education about the dangers of animal trafficking.

Overall, our programs are designed to help protect the irreplaceable flora and fauna of the Amazon Rainforest for generations to come!

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Quirin
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Yes, I recommend this program

Your every day routin

Jan 2, 2017

You will stay at the project manager's house, who is running the project and own's the property surrounding it. The house has two floors. One for Cesar and one for the volunteers but you do share one tiny bathroom. After breakfast with the project manager, you will by times have to walk the 20 minutes to the project side but usually the manager offers you a lift on his motorbike (or even lets you drive yourself). For lunch, when it is the hottest, you will return to the village and rest a bit before you return to the project until the sun sets.

Getting there around 8-9pm you will first be occupied with welcoming the tourist groups and informing them about the project and the animals (their story, their characteristics and their role in the ecosystem etc.). But no worries-- the project manager knows a great deal and most of the information is already written down for you. Personally, I enjoyed this the most and if you're outgoing, interested in improving your English and meeting people from all over the globe I'm sure you will too. When there is no group to guide you will help the project manager with improving or maintaining the project side, care for the animals or sometimes just explore the forest how you please. Really, how much and how hard you'll work depends on the season you're coming but more importantly on your willingness. But trust me, the more initiative you're showing, the more you will enjoy being able to see the project improving.

I will stop here since this is getting quite long but if you'd like to hear more feel free to contact me and I will gladly give you some more insights.

Best regards, Quirin Forster

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Nimisha Reeves

Program
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation in the Amazon Rainforest
Job Title
Volunteer Experience Manager
Nimisha communicates with our volunteers right from the beginning and helps them through the application process, getting to know them and helping them find the project which most matches their skills and interests so that everyone involved can have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience!

What is your favorite travel memory?

colorful bird in trees

My favorite travel memory has to be Machu Picchu in Peru! Peru is a wonderful country with really friendly and fun people, lots of traditional culture still celebrated, beautiful nature, great food and of course the amazing Inca historical sites which are all so well respected and preserved.

Machu Picchu was a beautiful experience for me, traveling from Cusco as a trek to the site through the countryside of cocoa, coffee, and avocado plants! Then of course the Machu Picchu site itself which is in such a uniquely beautiful and breathtaking location high in the mountains with deep valleys all around and amazing views! Its an incredible feeling!

I also climbed up Machu Picchu mountain to see the site from the top to appreciate how well and cleverly it was made in the shape of a Condor! Amazing!

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

My traveling style has changed. There are so many wonderful volunteer opportunities offering experiences and interaction with local people, local nature, and local wildlife that my travels have become more than just restaurants, bars, and famous monuments.

I can now access rare places untouched by tourism, see daily life and culture first hand and of course enjoy all the beautiful natural wonders without crowds and development and have close interaction with enchanting local people plants and animal species!

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would love to take part in the Environmental Conservation and Protection on the Galapagos! Wow! What a unique opportunity to spend time in one of the most untouched and natural places in the world. Where the patterns of evolution can be seen, understood and experienced in a way not possible anywhere else.

Then to also help protect, nurture, see and learn about some of the rarest and wildest species of flora and fauna in existence. All with great weather, beaches, volcanos and so many activities available! Sign me up…

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Authenticity. When we are true to who we are and work in a way which is aligned with our core values, then work feels like fun and is passion.

When the people within a company feel good about what they contribute to and how they do it, then the company is happy and any volunteers and staff are all aligned in their purpose and also feel happy. This creates a wonderful atmosphere and experience for all.

Location

Location:
Peru
Currency:
Peruvian Sol
Weather:
Jan-Mar
70 F / 46 F
Apr-Jun
70 F / 38 F
Jul-Sep
72 F / 38 F
Oct-Dec
74 F / 47 F
Airports:
Jorge Chávez International Airport
( LIM )
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
( CUZ )
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
( AQP )

Peru is treasured for its gastronomy, Incan history, and stunning Andes mountains. As you travel, you will notice the pride the Peruvians have for their heritage of having been not only the Incan empire but Spain's South American empire. Peru's eco-tourism is growing the quickest of any South American country. If you are looking to tap into a currently less-frequented travel destination, pick Peru.

About NGO Taxi

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