Volunteer abroad in environmental conservation in Brazil
Volunteers here are welcome for a minimum of 2 weeks.
Founded in 1961, it is one of the most popular national parks in Brazil and exists to preserve a large green area in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The park is a tropical forest within the urban area, made up of several species of Atlantic Forest (“Mata Atlântica”). It helps maintain the temperature, supply of water, and the verdant, mountainous silhouette that makes Rio de Janeiro wonderful.
The park contains diverse flora and fauna, natural beauties such as waterfalls and caves, as well as architecture of great historical and artistic value, such as the statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Volunteers are needed to help for a minimum of 20 hours per week with:
- Tree planting
- Surveys of endangered flora and fauna
- Weed control
- Habitat restoration
- Conservation fencing
- Heritage restoration
- Reforestation
- Guided visits
- Construction and maintenance of walking tracks
- Teaching English to the Park staff
Volunteers here are welcome for a minimum of 2 weeks.
This project is a shelter for wildlife and a breeding ground for jaguars, located 30 km from central Curitiba. It was created in 2003 when a jaguar was found in a private farm. There are now over 1000 animals under permanent care and treatment, many of which are endangered.
The purpose is to preserve endangered wild populations for future restoration and management, to develop and improve captivity breeding techniques and to share useful information for other breeders. Those efforts are accomplished by a specialised technical team and professionals from different institutions.
Volunteers will be able to treat and take care of the animals. Endangered plant species are also preserved here. Volunteers are needed from 07:00 to 17:00 (with a 2-hour lunch break) to:
- Feed the animals
- Clean the enclosures
- Help the veterinarian
- Plant trees
- Maintain walking tracks
Volunteers in the Curitiba wildlife project are accommodated in the shelter and should not expect a lively nightlife. Alcoholic drinks are strictly prohibited. There is a small town located 3km far from the project with facilities such as a post office, a bank, a pharmacy, a market, a hospital, and more. Please note that dietary requirements of vegetarians or vegans cannot be catered to here.
The following items are essential:
- Long and comfortable trousers
- Wet weather clothing
- Work boots
- Bed linen, bath towel
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Insect repellent
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