Requirements

Language:
basic Spanish required.

Age:
18-30 (negotiable).

Health:
Must be in good general health and have all appropriate inoculations (including yellow fever, tetanus, etc). See a tropical medicine clinic for details. Ability to adapt to jungle environment is essential.

Educational Focus:
Biology, Ornithology, Eco-studies, Forestry, Socio/Anthropology, Botany, and other related subjects. You can suggest a relevant project.

Length of Program:
One to three months.

General Description:
living in the cloud forest area in the Manu National Park region. Working with the local staff and communities doing research; reforestation projects, alternative crop projects, economic development projects, alternative energy sources, etc.

Accommodations:
comfortable Paradise Lodge (www.manuparadiselodge.com) and local home stays.

Volunteer Program Cost:
US $30 per day. This money goes directly to support the ongoing projects. Also, volunteers will contribute 20 hours per week on projects at the Lodge.

Includes:
food and accommodation at Paradise Lodge but does not include transportation to Cusco (starting point of the program), guided tours, National Park entrance fees nor insurance.