Voluntary Work
Volunteer help is urgently required on this pioneering programme to protect the dolphins. The focus of this Peru voluntary work programme is to re-educate local fisherman to help protect the species rather than hunting and therefore help preserve dolphin populations.
Volunteers form an integral part of the research team working, collecting important information on dolphin distribution areas, behaviour & interaction. This crucial data is then used to develop dolphin watching tourism so that the local fisherman can earn an income rather than resorting to illegal killing. Additionally, this data will help on a scientific level – monitoring the impact of dolphin watching on the Peruvian environment to help conserve Bottlenose dolphin populations.
Every day volunteers depart on a research vessel and make a positive contribution to the study and monitoring of local coastal populations of bottlenose dolphins.
Typical volunteer tasks will include:
- Data recording of dolphin sightings, location and behaviour
- Photo-identification of individual dolphins (full training given)
- Observation and study of other marine wildlife, such as turtles, sea lions, otters and penguins
What’s Included in the Programme
- All accommodation, inc. overnight hostel stay in Lima
- Breakfast every day, lunch only for days on board
- All project related transport
- Airport transfers
- A detailed orientation on arrival
- On-site support and access to 24 hr emergency assistance emergency
- Life jackets
- Waterproof marine rain gear to be worn on top of your regular clothing
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Extra activities over and above itinerary
- Dinner
- Extra snacks and alcoholic beverages
Prices and Durations
Peru Coastal Dolphin Research (18 days) £1,599
Peru Coastal Dolphin Research (1 month) £2,199
