Volunteer: Research Volunteer Professional Placement (online and in-person) in Peru

Location: Talara, Peru

Duration: Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months

Start Dates:Project is on-going, and you can join at any time, depending upon availability

Cost for the in-person placement: from $1,466 USD for the first 2 weeks from $608 for each week thereafter

Cost for the online placement: from $1,081 USD for the first 2 weeks from $415 for each week thereafter

Benefits:

• Gain personal hands-on experience working with a growing Peruvian NGO.
• Work in a local initiatives with passionate people making a real difference to the community
• Learn from our educational seminars given by our Directors on topics including but not limited to: international development, NGO/social enterprise creation and management, marketing and outreach, research techniques and more.
• IMPACT - your financial contribution helps fund our projects and it also sponsors food for a family in need, which has been affected by COVID19. In appreciation the family will with our help, plant a tree in your name. A thank you photo will be sent to you.
• Live and work in a north Peru surfing hot-spot (relevant to our in-person placement)
• Flexible placement, tailored according to your interests and abilities.
  
  

Please note: This opportunity is designed to give you the contacts and experience to help further your career. You are not replacing any member of staff, but helping alongside them, whilst learning new skills. Simply click the APPLY Button to submit your application, and ask as many questions as you need.

Introduction

This project is with a surfing-inspired sustainable development non-profit (NGO) driving the development of poor Peruvian coastal communities through a path of sustainability. We develop environmental, educational, infrastructure and socio-economic projects working hand in hand with local communities and international interns.

As a Multidisciplinary Academic Team, We Not Only Carry Out Our Own Social And Scientific Projects That We Constantly Need Support With, But We Also Welcome Interns From Universities Around The World To Come And Carry Out Their Own Bachelors/masters/PhD Research With Us In Lobitos. Volunteer Interns Are Welcomed To Develop Their Own Research Project As Part Of Their Application If It Can Be Aligned With Our Work And Focus. The Benefits Of Carrying Out a Research Project With Us Are:

• Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience managing sustainable projects in an international development NGO, having a real and positive impact on a vulnerable community.
• Carry out a successful and impactful research project work alongside experienced amp; passionate people from a range of disciplines.
• Receive ongoing guidance throughout the research process from our experienced team; from before you set off for Peru, during your volunteer internship with us and when you get back to university afterwards.
• Live and work in a surfing paradise in northern Peru, the land of endless summer.
  
  

Please note: all information above is subject to change. Please check the most up to date information on the Global Nomadic website when applying. Simply follow the link on the Apply Button above.