Volunteer with Amazonian Amerindians in Guyana. Live an unforgettable experience in a region that is still wild, but where the need to develop a sustainable economy is imperative. cultural immersion here
Sustainable development in an Amerindian village in Guyana
If you're looking for a cross-cultural experience with an indigenous Amazonian people, this program is for you! Our partner Fronteering will place you in a remote village in Guyana (this is not French Guiana :)) where you will help an indigenous community set up sustainable projects. These include construction work, wildlife research and ecotourism development. Today, local communities are unfortunately dependent on environmentally damaging activities such as logging and mining. The aim of this program is to help an Amerindian community preserve its way of life by developing an economy that does not destroy biodiversity.
In the Amazon region of Guyana
This project will take you to the heart of Guyana's Amazon jungle, where many indigenous communities are struggling to maintain a way of life in line with their values. Faced with increasing poaching and forest destruction, the inhabitants of Rewa decided to build an ecolodge to develop eco-tourism. This was back in 2005. Following a meeting with members of the Fronteering organization, the Amerindian community decided to call on volunteers to develop various projects: education, tourism...
Volunteers help promote sustainable development
You'll be helping a Native American community (Makushi) in the village of Rewa to preserve its way of life while developing a sustainable economic activity that benefits biodiversity. Depending on your skills, experience and current needs, you will be involved in various projects.
Here are some of the tasks you may be asked to perform:
- Additional accommodation for tourists
- Construction of various buildings and infrastructures to support the Amerindian community.
- Teaching villagers if you have skills in IT, marketing, tourism and English mathematics.
- Development of wildlife and forest trails
- Teaching English and mathematics at school
- Building overnight cabins in the forest
- Building shelters for bird and animal watching
- Construction of tree-top shelters and observation platforms
- Nursery school help
- Organizing events for young people
- Marketing support for the ecolodge
The project expects volunteers to commit 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.
Dates
- All year round, from 2 weeks upwards
- Other durations are available on request
Rates
- 4 weeks: $3495 (approx. €3309)
- 8 weeks: $4995 (approx. €4729)
Included in price
- Placement provided by Fronteering
- Housing
- Food
- Airport welcome
- Domestic flight
- Transfer to the project (boat)
- Work permit (required for volunteering in Guyana)
- Assistance in the event of problems with your project (provided by Fronteering, who will act as mediator)
- You can book tours in Guyana after completing your volunteer project (provided by Fronteering).
- 24/7 emergency contact (provided by Fronteering).
Not included in price
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Live in the heart of one of the world's wildest regions
- Get involved with the Makushi people
- Experience intercultural immersion
- Protect the Amazon rainforest
- Learn jungle survival techniques
- Help a people preserve their way of life and set up sustainable activities.
- From age 18
- English (intermediate)
- Experience in teaching, wildlife research or construction may be a plus.
- A strong work ethic is required: reliability, responsibility, honesty, a good sense of humor and dependability.
- You need to be in good physical and mental shape.
- Don't forget to contact your doctor to discuss any vaccinations or treatments you need to take.
Housing
During transit to Georgetown, you'll stay in a hotel room (1 night). Once in the rainforest, you'll share a village house and sleep in hammocks!
Food
During your stay in Georgetown, meals are not included, whereas in the jungle, food will be included. Each project member will be involved in the preparation of meals.
Arrival
Someone from the project will pick you up at Georgetown airport and transfer you to your hotel, where you'll spend the night. The next morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the domestic airport. You'll take a domestic flight to Rockview (small plane). You will then be picked up by a 4×4 vehicle from the airstrip and transferred to the pier for your final transfer to the project, by boat. You'll cruise a river for 3 hours, arriving at the project in the village of Rewa.
Location
The Amerindian community is located in one of the world's most unspoiled regions. It is home to some 200 species of mammals, 500 birds, 420 fish and 150 amphibians. Nearly 30% of the mammals are listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
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About the partner organization
Fronteering is a Canadian organization founded in 2010, specializing in overseas volunteer projects aimed at preserving the environment, wildlife and indigenous populations. It has trips all over the world, but thanks to its Canadian base, it offers many positive-impact experiences in North America. It also focuses on the least-visited places on the planet. Places that still have a rich biodiversity and where you can experience a world that is still wild. Fronteering strives to offer volunteer experiences off the beaten track. Adventure is the order of the day! All missions with Fronteering
