Join our Conservation Project for 4 weeks or more and enjoy 5 FREE online Spanish classes before you even arrive in Patagonia.
Project details
Conservation volunteering in Patagonia means living in a place of wonder and making your contribution to preserve its beauty. Our project focuses on the conservation of its unique ecosystem, and especially on whales and pumas.
The project takes place in the stunning “La Esperanza” wildlife refuge on the Patagonian coast and this is where volunteers live. Majestic silence and wide-open distances. Mara and guanacos by the roadside. Trees bent by the wind. Vast skies and red sunsets, wild land and dark blue sea. The light is beautiful, and the air is clear and fresh. Imagine finding yourself surrounded by nature with its timeless sounds and landscapes.
Join our conservation volunteering placement in Patagonia, Argentina to live in a nature reserve and contribute to the preservation of a unique ecosystem, and especially to work on the protection of whales and pumas.
Your Tasks
Our conservation volunteering activities in Patagonia are many and diverse. Above all, we are committed to the protection of whales and pumas.
Whales and Pumas:
- Conduct seasonal census of Southern Wright Whales (from June to December)
- Study the local population and behaviour of Pumas
The Patagonian Ecosystem
- Conduct seasonal census of sea lions,
- Study the local population of guanacos,
- Help with the reintroduction of tortoises,
- Study the way that Mara repopulate areas after natural fires,
- Assist with the maintenance of the reserve.
All this research and other activities are vital to understanding animal behaviour and changes and thus helping with conservation. You will be working with local experts so you will also learn a lot about the whole local environment of flora and fauna!
The best time to see Southern Right Whales is between the end of May and the beginning of December. However, there are loads of animals and things to do anytime.
The best time to see Southern Right Whales is between the end of May and the beginning of December. However, there are loads of animals and things to do anytime.
Whether you plan to study or work in conservation, or just have an interest and willingness to take part in conservation efforts, then this is the project for you! You can add practical experience to your CV and collect a lot of interesting stories to tell during your job interviews.
Four good general reasons to join our conservation project in Patagonia:
- help preserve the flora and fauna of a stunning ecosystem,
- learn a lot about nature and conservation in practice,
- meet interested people from all over the world,
- count on the constant support from our local staff and our experts.
Plus, a volunteer trip to Patagonia is a journey to the edge of the world, where land and sea seem boundless. You find yourself somewhere full of wonder, nature, and surprises. A life-changing trip.
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In which part of Argentine Patagonia will I work?
You will work in the nature reserve “La Esperanza” 80 km north of the city of Puerto Madryn. It has 12 km of coastline on the South Atlantic Gulf of San Matías, with an area of 6,700 hectares. It is a refuge for guanacos, pumas, sea lions and other species throughout the year. Every year during the corresponding season you can see southern right whales, orcas, humpback whales and dolphins. Puerto Madryn is located northwest of the province of Chubut in Argentina. It is on the shores of the Golfo Nuevo. It is considered the gateway to the Valdés Peninsula, which was declared a World Heritage Site by the UN in 1999 and a Biosphere Reserve in 2015. This is where you will see most whales. (Puerto Madryn is also the national diving capital).
Food and accommodation
Accommodation will be shared with other Mondify volunteers or interns in La Esperanza Reserve. You will have the opportunity to get to know your colleagues better, share experiences and explore the surrounding area together. The accommodation is safe, clean and comfortable. Three daily meals are included.
Leisure
During your free time, which can be arranged directly with the staff in La Esperanza, you’ll have the chance to explore the northern region of Argentine Patagonia. You will have enough time to get to know the northern region of Argentine Patagonia. Valdes Peninsula, a World Heritage Site. There you will be able to observe whales, penguins and orcas in their natural environment. Another interesting place to visit is Punta Tombo, a colony of more than half a million penguins. Do not miss the opportunity to dive. Puerto Madryn is the national capital of diving. You can dive with sea lion pups and explore sunken ships. The city has restaurants and museums to visit on your days off. You can also take excursions to the Chubut River Valley, where you will learn about the Welsh colonies established in the area and visit the most important paleontological museum in the country.
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Pricing
| Duration | Program Fee (Prices in USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 week | $1,800.00 |
| 2 weeks | $2,545.00 |
| 3 weeks | $3,254.00 |
| 4 weeks | $3,900.00 |
| 5 weeks | $4,600.00 |
| 6 weeks | $5,310.00 |
| 7 weeks | $6,012.00 |
| 8 weeks | $6,714.00 |
| 9 weeks | $7,416.00 |
| 10 weeks | $8,118.00 |
| 11 weeks | $8,820.00 |
| 12 weeks | $9,522.00 |
| 16 weeks | $12,330.00 |
| 20 weeks | $15,138.00 |
| 24 weeks | $17,946.00 |
How to get started
Pick a destination and project and apply
Meet your personal volunteer travel expert
Pay the Registration Fee to secure your place
Get ready to volunteer abroad, we’ll support you every step of the way!
Still have questions? Let’s talk!
We’re here to answer all your questions so you feel 100% confident and ready for an unforgettable experience.
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