Sustainable development in the 21st century Here at Globalteer we pride ourselves on being different to many other ‘volunteering’ companies. We do organise volunteering opportunities for people, but we don’t do this for a profit. We are a charity seeking to create positive change for the projects, partners and communities we work with. Part of […]
Preparing for Your Cusco Volunteer Placement When preparing for your volunteer placement in Cusco, you will probably have many questions. Not just about what you will be doing while at the project, but also about the city itself. What is it like? What is there to do? How do I get around? Well luckily, one […]
Volunteering in the Peruvian Amazon! Preparing for your volunteer adventure can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. Trying to think about what to expect when you arrive, what the work will actually be like. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Rosie, recently went and enjoyed her own volunteer adventure at the Peru Amazon Conservation Project! She shares […]
Best time to visit Peru Choosing the best time to volunteer in Peru is not just about the weather. Did you know that Peru is so big and geographically diverse that it is home to no less than 28 of the world’s 32 official climate zones? Depending on where you want to go in Peru, […]
This week sees great news surrounding our Peru Amazon Rainforest project. New research, based on photographs of an array of camera traps in 16 emblematic areas across the globe, found that Peru’s Manu National Park hosts the most biodiversity of terrestrial vertebrates on earth. Our Amazon Rainforest Project is located right in the middle of […]
1. Borneo Marine and Sea Turtle ConservationVisiting Borneo between May and September, is the perfect time to experience the best weather this tropical island can offer. However, not only is it the balmiest and driest season, hitting temperatures of around 32-33 degrees a day, you’ll be scuba diving in the crystal clear waters focusing on […]
“I am so lucky to have had an opportunity to have been involved in this project!’Holly is an engineer from Canada who volunteered at Globalteer’s Peru Amazon Rainforest Project in August and September 2015.Here, she talks about her experience assisting with the project’s conservation programme and explaining why volunteering was a special experience where she […]
Globalteer is now offering the chance to volunteer at two new projects in the unique and unforgettable surroundings of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. Help conserve the Amazon Rainforest Our first new programme, the Volunteer Peru Amazon Rainforest Project, is a research and conservation project in the Madre de Dios Region of Peru where volunteers […]