Work includes immunizations, dental hygiene instruction, vision screening and distribution of eyeglasses, well-digging, animal health services and community sanitation. Volunteers live with families in small, rural communities. Work in their organic vegetable garden or help with cleaning cages and handling birds. Dr. Lou Netzer has purchased a 40 acre plot and will establish an International travelers' outpost for recreation and research in archaeology, herbal medicine, etc. He may be looking for students to come and work to help establish this outpost.
Days are free for sleeping, reading, or beach activity.
Minimum seven days. Also possible to work on ornithogical projects or various farms throughout the country. Since then, they have established programs in health education, nutrition, and sanitation. Located two hours by motor-boat from Iquitos in Peru. Focus is park maintenance and environmental education to protect national parks.