Testimonials:

"I DEFINITELY recommend the program for anyone interested in Tropical and Neotropical conservation/ banding/ research. It was VERY enjoyable and thank you very much to everyone involved, especially Gloria, Jose, Misael and Isabel!" Avery Bartels – Ecovolunteer from Canada-

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"Being a Ecovolunteer with ProAves is a great experience that will bring out the best in you. You will learn new things every day not just related to nature but also to social and economic relations with the environment, which can also be applied to daily life" Maria Alejandra Chadid - Ecovolunteer from Colombia-

How to apply

Thanks for your interest in being part of our Ecovolunteer Team with Fundación ProAves! Once you have evaluated the programs, necessary documents, locations and costs, you can apply to the volunteer program and natural reserve you like the most using the eApplication.

After we receive your application, we will answer any questions you have about the program in order to continue with the process.

The following list shows all required documents for foreigners:

Filled E-Application
Current resume
Copy of: Visa, Valid ID and passport.
Valid health insurance in Colombia
Health certificate that shows your current physical condition
1 digital photo of you
Two letters of recommendation
Signed ProAves disclaimer /Waiver

Article(s)

How to take a volunteer vacation

"Voluntourism is not about martyrdom," says Christopher Hill, CEO of Hands Up Holidays, a London-based company that arranges high-end excursions that incorporate volunteering. "It's about making a difference"

News:

Kids restore the forest in Sierra Nevada

kids living close to El Dorado Bird Natural Reserve were part of a full day of reforestation within the area of the reserve. This activity was created to show the importance of restoring native habitats of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, benefiting one endemic and endangered species of this habitat, the Little-Parrot of Santa Maria (Pyrrhura viridicata).

Published magazine Colombian Conservation No.9

ProAves publishes online the 9th edition of Colombian Conservation , with a synthesis of the results of the study Indicators and Models to evaluate biodiversity changes in the CDM forestry project in the Chinchiná river basin, carried out in the community of Caldas, Colombia and developed by ProAves.

More than 15 Ecovolunteers have joined the ProAves team, helping at the natural reserves! This year more than 15 Ecovolunteers from different nationalities have came to Colombia and helped with many interesting conservation activities at the natural reserves. we are waiting for you! Come to Colombia and have an amazing experience...