EDUCATION
Volunteer Program
AVAILABILITY
Our Volunteering Experience starts from Mondays and has a minimuum durration of one week.
NOT INCLUDED
- Volunteers must arrange and cover their own international and domestic flights.
- Travel visas are the volunteer‘s responsibility.
- Any expenses outside RAREC for personal activities are not covered.
GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you‘re still unsure, feel free to contact us for more information. We’d be happy to schedule a video call with one of our team members to give you deeper insights into our work.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Our Education Volunteer Program is dedicated to making education accessible to everyone. We aim to give children the knowledge and tools to understand the importance of conservation and the impact of poaching. If you’re passionate about working with children or teaching, this program is the perfect fit for you. Join us in empowering and inspiring the next generation to protect the Amazon and its wildlife. During your stay, you‘ll have the opportunity to:
- Teach and empower children through lessons in English, arts, and wildlife conservation.
- Assist in developing creative educational programs and activities.
- Support our environmental education team in interactive workshops.
INCLUDED
- Pick-up and drop-off at Iquitos Airport (for stays of one week or more).
- Basic accommodation with the option to upgrade for an additional fee.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Special dietary needs must be stays of one week or more).
- RAREC t-shirts and rain boots provided for volunteers.
- Access to a quiet work environment, outdoor recreation area (with fan, hammocks, movie projector, and board games), and outdoor dining space with kitchen facilities.
- Laundry room access.
- Wi-Fi in volunteer and staff areas.
- Immediate transportation to a medical center if needed (medical expenses are the volunteer’s responsibility).
- Guidance and advice from the Volunteer Coordinator on activities or tours during days off.
REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES
- Please note that entry into any enclosures is strictly prohibited without the supervision of our staff. We maintain a strict no-contact policy to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our beloved residents.
- Be prepared for physical activity in a humid environment.
- Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- We kindly ask all visitors to have valid medical insurance.
- As a rescue center we cannot promise that you will find a specific species in rehabilitation.
Volunteer with us
There are multiple options to volunteer and work with us here at RAREC. We want to offer the experience to as many people as possible, from every background and skill level. Have a read through the options below and contact us to apply!