Fauna Forever (FF) is a not-for-profit organization based out of the jungle city of Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon rainforests of South-eastern Peru. The organisation, which traces its origins back to 1997, works to promote biodiversity conservation, the sustainable use of tropical forest resources, and the continued flow of vital ecosystem services from Perus wild nature - for the benefit of all. It leads and supports pure and applied environmental and socio-economic research projects, training workshops, volunteer and intern programs, and forest conservation initiatives with the aim of benefiting State- and private-led protected areas, local families and communities involved in rational use of natural resources, tour guides, scientists, policy-makers, and the public at large by documenting our understanding of the changing state of wild nature, the benefits and impacts of human activities, and helping to spread knowledge about the Amazon rainforest ecosystem.
Fauna Forever currently manages a long-term wildlife monitoring project specialising in mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and trees. We offer the opportunity for undergraduate- and masters-level students to undertake their thesis field work on topics related to our core aims ; and also offer inexperienced volunteers the opportunity to get into tropical wildlife research and conservation with full supervision provided by our field research coordinators. We are currently seeking volunteer field assistants and interns who wish to join our Primate Team from June 2013. We offer a number of mini-projects that can be undertaken by one or two people, with guidance and supervision from our Primate field research coordinator. Candidates are also welcome to propose their own primate project. Field activities will include primate transects, following focal primate groups recording behavioural and home- range data, vegetation sampling, and data entry. Due to a shortage of central funds within the NGO, we require all interns and volunteers to pay their own costs while on the project. Through our experience we have summed this into a straightforward daily rate which includes all associated costs with in-field work, including terrestrial and boat transport to and from field sites, accommodation (2 people sharing in bungalow with private bathroom), 3 large and healthy meals a day, clean drinking water at all times, use of project and lodge equipment (kayaks, climbing gear, etc.), and of course the necessary training and supervision (max 3 interns per field coordinator + higer supervision by Dr Chris Kirkby). Fee per day: 30 days - US$ 70 60 days - US$ 55 90 days - US$ 50 120 days - US$ 45 150+ days - US$ 40 Please Note: For other durations (e.g. 45 days) we apply a pro-rata system to determine the final fee. **This pro-rata system does NOT apply for periods longer than 150 days (5 months). For special requirements, requiring services other than our regular capabilities, an additional fee may be required to cover this. PLEASE NOTE: What the fee includes ALL accomodation in Puerto Maldonado and in the field Three substantial and healthy meals every day Clean drinking water at all times Airport (Puerto Maldonado) transfers on arrival and departure Close supervision from an experienced tropical biologist Higher supervision from Dr. Chris Kirkby Support and training: Health & Safety; species identification; data collection in a Neotropical environment, data analysis; impacts and challenges affecting the rainforest in Tambopata; machete use; and much more. What the fee does not include Travel insurance (this is essential) Flights Spending money for extra snacks, sodas, alcohol, souvenirs and additional excursions Note: Internal flights between Lima and Puerto Maldonado (see http://lan.com or http://starperu.com) cost approx. US$70-350 (rtn) depending on season and how far in advance reservations are made. Bus connections are also possible travel time is 24 hrs from Lima via Cusco. Application Procedure Please complete the application form on our website. 1. GO TO: http://www.faunaforever.org 2. See 'PARTICIPATE' section on the main menu 3. Select the volunteer or internship program you are interested in 4. Click the 'Apply now' button on that page
