Amazon Cloud Forest Sustainability Internship in Peru

Program Description

The program is ideal for students in biology, ecology, environmental science or related fields. Students of sustainable development, Latin American studies, or international relations will find this program relevant to their degree as well. Anyone looking to improve their Spanish language skills will have the opportunity through this project as well. The program is structured like an internship, so it is a great resume builder!
The internship program includes the design and development of a project of conservation or sustainable development:

Design and development of a vertical garden
Native species reforestation specialist
Mapping the CDS property and developing of maps and informative materials
Determination of asexual/sexual reproduction techniques for native trees
Specialist in Agro-forestry
Identification of native ornamental plant species to attract local fauna
Environmental interpretation specialist
Trail and sign designer
Orchid phenology and conservation specialist
Butterfly reproduction specialist
Specialist in water quality using bioindicators
Specialist in fauna monitoring using camera traps
Practice in biology and engineering forestry
Growing insects as food for frogs
Sustainable construction with non-conventional materials
Specialist in evaluation of terrestrial entomofauna
Specialist in orchids and pollination
Specialist in plant tissue culture
Specialist in organic gardens development
Biologist specialist in conservation

Highlights

Possible projects:
The farm and compost area, The organic garden, Compost tea, Greenhouse, Water Collection and Irrigation Design, Trail Maintenance, Education and environmental interpretation, Monitoring using various bio-indicators, Exotic and invasive species management, In vitro native plant culture, Reforestation project, Sustainable Energy, medicinal plant garden, butterfly garden, inventory of fungus and lichens, conservaton of orchids, bio-construction, and other possible projects.

For more information about the program please check our web site http://www.cds-peru.org/sustainable-development-internship

Qualifications

A positive attitude
A desire to work, learn and have a little fun!
Must be physically fit and accustomed to work in the field.
Ideal to bring a laptop in order to research. however, if no possible we have some available to lend you.

Internship Types

What`s Included

Transportations from Lima-Oxapampa-Lima
Accommodation and associated costs of the station
Daily supervision
Materials and equipment necessary for the development of your project
Food
Basic medical assistance (Interns should have an international health/accidents insurance)
Pre-departure orientation/Training
In-country orientation/Training
In-country staff support
Registration fees
Written materials abroad
Orientation with visa paperwork
Week end day excursions, such as bike rides, hikes in the national park, swimming, tree climbing, trips to waterfalls, etc.
A four-day homestay with a local or an indigenous family. Interns will be able to live, work and share local culture.