Looking for an Exciting Volunteer-Learning Experience?
For as little as Five Dollars a Day, you can experience real hands-on learning, have a fantastic time in Amazon Perú, and make a positive difference at the same time.
Madre Selva (Mother Rainforest) is a charity and ecological farm and cacao plantation looking for inspired volunteers who want to learn about environmental farming methods, explore Amazon medicine, and contribute to ongoing social initiatives in food security and education with local communities. Madre Selva has vacancies for a number of different roles. Volunteers must commit to a period from one month to six months in duration. All our volunteerships and internships offer rewarding and safe opportunities to learn valuable skills, experience authentic local culture, and make a difference.
*Volunteers must have an Intermediate Level of Spanish.
Commitment
 Volunteers will contribute five hours a day (8am – 1pm) Mondays to Saturday in the following programmes:
Production
– Cultivation and harvest of cacao
– Cultivation and harvesting of fruitsÂ
– Monitoring of the hives and harvesting of honey
– Caring for the animals (including milking)
– Assistance in the production of organic fertilizers
– Care of the gardens
– Assistance in the production of organic chocolate
–Â Assistance in the preparation of healthy meals
Education and Administration
—Assistance in medicinal plant workshops Â
– Assistance in environmental educationÂ
– Assistance in organic farming workshopsÂ
– English classes for children and youth
– English translation/guiding for visitors
– Maintenance of the website and social networksÂ
– English translation, fundraising, and grant writingÂ
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Construction and Maintenance
–Â Maintenance of trails and signageÂ
– Assistance in the construction of an adobe house
– Construction of a observation point for birdsÂ
– General farm maintenanceÂ
– Basic carpentry activities and repairÂ
Practice Your Spanish!
This is a perfect opportunity to practice language skills in an immersive environment. If you don’t have basic Spanish, we can also offer virtual classes for an extra fee before arriving and you can continue improving while you’re here with a local teacher. You need basic Spanish with this program.
Food and Lodging
Accommodation is included during stay and two meals per day (breakfast and lunch). Volunteers will be expected to prepare their own evening meals and follow house rules.
Rates
20 Peruvian soles a day + 115 USD Registration.