Mystical and, at the least, intriguing, Iquitos attracts the eyes of everyone who knows it more closely. With a population of 400,000 people, the city draws attention for being quite rustic and for being a constant invitation to adventurers on duty. It’s impossible not to surrender to the transformations of scenarios so conflicting with each other. In order to reach the capital of the Peruvian Amazon, you will see rivers, a tropical forest and, suddenly, a maze of sometimes bumpy streets. The region is a port and has access only by water or air. Being a little more isolated, Iquitos has simpler communities, which live along the river, and need greater contact with other cultures and customs. It is certainly a very good place to teach and learn new habits and lifestyles..
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1 week program - Iquitos, Peru
ABOUT IQUITOS, PERU
PROJECT DETAILS
Are you planning a short trip and a volunteering at the same time? Welcome to the jungle to live a truly experience. You will interact with kids from 4 to 12 years, they are from the Kukama and Bora ethnic groups.
You will navigate the Nanay and Amazon River to enjoy a cultural show of the Kukama ethnic group, then you will visit an animal rescue centre to see turtles, sloths, anaconda, monkeys and parrots. You will hike in the jungle for 4 hours to see insects, birds, medicinal plants and more.
Learn the traditions of the Kukama village and taste the jungle food.
Fees
450 dollars
All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$197 on top of the Program Fee (partially refundable until 60 days before your program start date*).
FEES
- Day 1 – Sunday: Iquitos airport pick up
- Day 2 – Monday: Orientation and hiking in the jungle at night
- Day 3 – 5 Tuesday to Thursday: Let´s play with kids.
- Day 6 – Friday: Trip to Nanay and Amazon rivers.
- Day 7- Saturday: Taste your last Peruvian breakfast and say Good bye
All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$ 197 on top of the Program Fee (partially refundable until 60 days before your program start date*).
OTHER INFORMATION
Schedule
You will volunteer 5 days per week (Monday – Friday) from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
You will have the weekends off, so you can explore the city.
*The schedule may be subject to change.
What can I do in my free time?
- Visit Machu Picchu
- Rainbow mountain
- Sacred Valley
- Humantay Lake
- Local Market
What is included in the Program Fee?
- Registration fee
- Insurance
- Flight tickets
- Visa
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fee to museums and other places not mentioned here
- Personal consumption (transportation to the project, drinks, etc)
- Meals during tours (lunch is at a floating restaurant)
- Small gifts for contest prizes
- Second hand school supplies (welcome but not mandatory)
- Drop off to airport or another place
Volunteer's Task
You will spend the majority of your time learning as an assistant for the main doctor. Work responsibilities vary with your education, skill, experience and medical background.
*The schedule may be subject to change.
Requeriments
The minimum period for volunteering is 3 weeks.
Language: Intermediate knowledge of Spanish is preferred (not mandatory).
Applicants must possess healthcare certification, such as an ID as a medical student, EMT, paramedic certification, nursing or physician’s credentials.
Payment
Deposit A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking once your application form has been accepted. The remaining 50% of your payment is due 1 month prior to your arrival. Banking details will be provided upon confirmation of your application.
Changing
Changing Projects: If you wish to change projects in the same location (for example, if you were confirmed on an education project but then decide to join a caregiving project), you can do so as long as you are more than 30 days prior to departure and the new project has space for you. If the volunteer is confirmed for the new project, there will be a US$50 change fee.
Changing Dates: If you want to change dates once you have been confirmed on your placement, you can do so as long as you are more than 30 days prior to departure and the new project has space for you on your new dates. If the volunteer is confirmed for the new project, there will be a US $25 change fee.
Cancellation Policy
If the volunteer needs to cancel or shorten their trip between 30 and 1 days prior to departure, there will be no refund of fees for any reason.
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