This amazing place has stolen my heart

Becoming a volunteer at IPBio is simply the best choice you can make! Living and working in the middle of a rainforest is an experience you will not forget anytime soon. I came to IPBio as a Mathematics student who wanted to do something else for a change. The joint role of eco volunteer and research assistant, gave me the possibility to both work outside in the field, and in the lab in the central area of the reserve. The projects that IPBio does are interesting and fun, whether it is bird watching, looking for mushrooms, or doing measurements on the ponds. The volunteer coordinators are great, and often join in for weekend activities, which creates an informal atmosphere. Also living on the reserve is an unforgettable experience; waking up to the sounds of the rainforest, swimming in the river next to the volunteer house and of course making new friends! It is so great to see how you meet people from all over the world who are all very different, but all share the same enthousiasm for the things we do at IPBio! I absolutely loved my stay here, and I will cherish the memories of this magical place.