Internships

Our internship programs are designed to fully immerse participants in Amazonian ecology and cultures while offering the opportunity learn from the locals and collaborate on projects. We offer internships in different focus areas - ranging from public health to culinary arts!

 

General Information for All Internships

Applications are accepted on a year-round basis, and placement dates can be flexible. We recommend internships for 8 to 12 weeks which is what most interns opt in for, although we can customize your educational program for even a short as a day trip!

Our internships are located in the Napo region of Ecuador, and we offer one internship in the Galapagos Islands. There are many opportunities to travel and conduct field research during internships. Participants stay with local host families during their programs.

Internships

Program Fees

Our internship programs cost $400 per week and include the following:

***Note: The Galapagos internship, is temporarily closed.***

  • Accommodation during orientation

  • Accommodation and 3 meals a day with a host family. Includes a private room, bathroom, all bedding, and place to do laundry

  • Guided, pre-departure preparation 

  • In-country introduction and orientation

  • 1:1 check-ins every week

  • 24/7 emergency support

  • Network of doctors, therapists, Spanish tutors in-country

  • Access to network of experts and information databases for research support  

  • Exit interview and end-of-program reflection

  • Alumni group and future references

Not included in our fee:

  • Costs of flights

  • Visa costs (NOTE: Most nationalities are granted a 3-month tourist visa automatically upon arrival, and you can extend this for 3 more months for a fee while in-country.)

  • Cost of medical insurance and necessary vaccinations

  • $15 per day for food during orientation training

  • Personal transportation

  • Any other activities you want to do outside of scheduled program activities (white water rafting, yoga, workshops, guided jungle hikes, etc.)

  • ***For Galapagos internship, entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park ($200 for foreigners)***

The cost of living and transportation costs are explained in more detail in the intern manual provided to incoming participants to help them calculate how much extra money they should bring.

 For more information on our long-term programs or to apply please email info@amazonlearning.org.