This six month internship begins with a 10 week expedition in the Amazon to develop your understanding of a wide-range of tropical habitat survey techniques as well as your ability to identify the vast array of flora and fauna found in the neo-tropics. You will also experience working with the local communities, in the form of teaching English at a nearby school. You will learn how to live and work with a research team in a remote environment and obtain experience essential for your following 3 month work placement. This includes a BTEC qualification in Biological Survey Techniques, Emergency First Response first aid and CPR course, introduction to TEFL and additional training including a Spanish language course. At the end of the six month internship, successful applicants may be offered paid or unpaid work with GVI or partners, depending on availability.

Highlights:

• Developing skills in personnel management, leadership and expedition logistics
• Live and work in the Amazon rainforest
• Experience local Amazon culture
• Work alongside the Yachana Foundation to promote sustainable development and help conserve and protect their rainforest reserve
• Gain a recognized BTEC qualification in Biological Survey Techniques
• Gain a first aid and CPR qualification
• Learn about rainforest ecology and explore different parts of the Amazon
• GVI introduction to TEFL course and experience teaching children between the ages of 4-13 years old
• Learn Spanish

Qualifications:

No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.