Gathering the knowledge required by policy-makers to incorporate ecosystem values into land-use decision making in the Peruvian Amazon

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Volunteer and Intern Participation Fees

1 week     -  US$ 700

2 weeks   -  US$ 1200​

3 weeks   -  US$ 1650

1 month   -  US$ 2200

2 months -  US$ 3900

3 months -  US$ 5000

4 months​ -  US$ 6000

Included

Full board (veg options available) and lodging (shared rooms), scheduled transfers, training and supervision, research permits, research activities, local Sunday expeditions.

Not included

Flights, non-scheduled transfers, clothes washing, rubber boots, rain poncho, personal medical issues.

Dates

Any time of year. We recommend successful applicants arrive in the city of Puerto Maldonado (PEM) on either a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday if at all possible. The city is served by daily flights from Lima (LIM) and Cusco (CUZ) via the airlines Latam and Avianca. 

Non-profit Fee Breakdown

Transfers 4% 

Accommodation 18%

Meals 14%

Equipment  4%

Repairs 4% 

Communication 18%

Staff 14%

Profit  0%

Recommended Reading

Books and Field Guides

Natural capital

By: P. Kareiva et al.

Ecosystem services

By: J. Bouma, P.V. Beukering

Why birds matter

By: C.H. Sekercioglu et al.