Jungle Volunteer |
PeruForYou is searching volunteers interested to live and work at Ashaninka Communities which are involved in the projects related with, teaching English, medical projects and sanitation campaigns, at Tambo River region Eastern Peru.
Volunteers are required to stay for a minimum of two weeks to truly have an impact, proper learning experience and to fully commit to the project.
Independent Study college/university the students will develop their own projects in association with our conservation activities.Volunteers will have a close contact with the indigenous people.
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Dates of the Program:
The heavy rainy months are : January, February, March, April, November & December.
It is a good time: April, May, Juny, July, August and September.
How do I get to the Tambo River region?
We do not have a boat for volunteers yet, there are many ways to get to and from the project sites.
There is daily rides by land to and from Lima, Satipo and Puerto Ocopa.Boat trip to Betania, Poyeni at public boats.
What medical concerns are there?
The tropics are wonderfully beautiful, but they can also be hazardous.
If you are going to get shots before coming, we recommend get a vaccination for Typhoid, Hep A and Hep B, as well as Tetnus. Malaria exists in tropical regions, so you should obtain the pills taken to prevent it (it is mosquito-borne). There are various types, consult with your doctor.
Poisonous snakes are rare, but may be seen. Wear tall rubber boots, be carefull of where you step and you should be ok. The hospital at Satipo or Atalaya are supplied with Anti-venom.
The main medical problems you will face are bug bites, cuts and bruises, as well as the possible fungus. Another annoying bug is acarus, tiny aracnideo that sticks on the sking and bites. Easily killed with anti- acaruses spray.
Many travelers experience diarrhea and stomach upset about 3 days after arrival in this area. This is not a “disease”, just your body adjusting to a different group of intestinal bacteria. A highly recommended medication to have on hand is an antibiotic to be taken in case of bad gastrointestinal upset. Physicians usually prescribe Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) or Xifaxan. Some people recommend taking antibiotics prophylactically if you will be traveling in the lowland rainforest for a short period. Others believe it best to wait for the onset of symptoms. Do what your doctor recommends. But we do recommend you have some medication on-hand to deal with the situation if it arises. You don't want to lose a day or two out of your trip due to a bad upset stomach.
What do I need to bring?
| Clothing | Swim clothes | Misc. (back pack) | Day pack |
| 4-5 pair of underwear 4-5 pair of socks (tall socks) 4 t-shirts 1 warm shirt 3 pair pants 2 pair shorts |
Rain gear 1 pair of tennis shoes Boots: you can buy rubber boots here for about $15. (REC) Sandals Hat Something to sleep in / sleeping bag One set of sheets for your bed 1 towel |
sunblock Antiacarouses lotion (Very important) |
Water Bottle(s)
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