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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-

Prices and description for the EcoVolunteer projects

Adventures like these are unique in the world. Fundación ProAves through its volunteer programs gives you an unforgettable “hands-on” experience where you will learn about one of the most spectacular ecosystems and their species on the planet.

Our unique conservation volunteer projects help to support and develop some of the most precious natural habitats and animals in Colombia, so when you volunteer doing conservation work with Fundación ProAves you know you're really making a direct difference to the environment.

EL DORADO BIRD RESERVE
Location	The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a unique massif totally separated from the Andes, yet rising precipitously from the Caribbean beaches to 19,000 feet, hosts the highest concentration of continental range-restricted bird species found anywhere in the world. The Reserve is the sole accessible subtropical to montane forest in the Sierra Nevada, being situated on its humid NW slope, just two hours drive from the popular tourist city of Santa Marta.
ECOVOLUNTEER PROJECTS	Supporter of conservation actions Artificial nests program Ecotourism, great opportunity for sustainable development! Environmental education program Women for conservation program
MONTHLY COST	Colombian: 1,200,000 pesos; Foreign: USD 855
50% SALE	Colombian: 400.000 pesos/2 weeks; Foreign: USD 300/2 weeks
DURATION	Min. 2 weeks. Throughout the year.
WORKING HOURS	40 hours /week, weekends off
ACCOMMODATION	Shared rooms in Ecologes.
FOOD	Three healthy meals per day
TRANSPORTATION	Not included
TRAINING	Training and orientation on field
SUPPORT	Pre-departure helpdesk and reserve team support
NOT INCLUDED	Flights, insurance, visas, return airport transfer, local transport, extra activities.

EL PAUJIL BIRD RESERVE
Location	This reserve is located in one of the last remaining humid lowland forest in the Magdalena Valley, just six hours from the capital Bogotá.
ECOVOLUNTEER PROJECTS	Supporter of conservation actions Bird monitoring program Ecotourism, great opportunity for sustainable development! Environmental education program Women for conservation program
MONTHLY COST	Colombian: 1,250,000 pesos; Foreign: USD 780
50% SALE	Colombian: 370.000 pesos/two weeks; Foreign: USD 260/two weeks
DURATION	Min. 2 weeks. Throughout the year.
WORKING HOURS	40 hours /week, weekends off
ACCOMMODATION	Shared rooms in Ecologes.
FOOD	Three healthy meals per day
TRANSPORTATION	Not included
TRAINING	Training and orientation on field
SUPPORT	Pre-departure helpdesk and reserve team support
NOT INCLUDED	Flights, insurance, visas, return airport transfer, local transport, extra activities.

CERULEAN WARBLER BIRD RESERVE
Location	This fabulous Colombian Oak forest reserve is a significant relict of a unique ecosystem that has been devastated across the Eastern Andes of Colombia.
ECOVOLUNTEER PROJECTS	Supporter of conservation actions Bird friendly coffee program Bird monitoring program Ecotourism, great opportunity for sustainable development! Environmental education program Women for conservation program
MONTHLY COST	Colombian: 1.170.000; Foreign: USD 825
50% SALE	Colombian: 400.000 pesos/2 weeks; Foreign: USD 330/2 weeks
DURATION	Min. 2 weeks. Throughout the year.
WORKING HOURS	40 hours /week, weekends off
ACCOMMODATION	Shared rooms in Ecologes.
FOOD	Three healthy meals per day
TRANSPORTATION	Not included
TRAINING	Training and orientation on field
SUPPORT	Pre-departure helpdesk and reserve team support
NOT INCLUDED	Flights, insurance, visas, return airport transfer, local transport, extra activities.

Article(s)

How to take a volunteer vacation

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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...