Conservation internships in South America
Our internship opportunities let you gain real-world work experience and boost your CV, while contributing to conservation projects in Paraguay. If you’ve just finished high school, looking for placements for your university curriculum, or already graduated, we can help you kick-start your career.
Research internships
We’re the only year-round scientific research station in Paraguay. We’ve published over 160 scientific papers and discovered over ten new species for Paraguay, and a couple new for science – thanks to the help of our interns.
Design and carry out your very own research project, with high chances of publication.
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Museum internships
Our museum and scientific reference collection holds over 30,000 specimens. It’s ranked second in the country in terms of representation of Paraguayan fauna, being an important resource for national and international researchers.
Work with our museum experts to identify little-known specimens and prepare different taxonomic groups.
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education internships
Our environmental education programme focuses on skill-building, to enhance knowledge and prepare children to be eco-leaders in their communities. We hope they’ll one day be ready to drive conservation in Paraguay.
Help us develop our Eco-Club activities and join local kids every week for fun and learning.
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communications internships
We use scientific communication to highlight the interconnectedness of conservation issues to people around the world, and encourage them to get involved in conservation action.
Learn how to effectively communicate about science and conservation and gain hands-on experience in running outreach initiatives.
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Requirements
To join our intern programme, you must:
be at least 18 years old and speak at least conversational English and/or Spanish
be working towards a degree in a related subject and be passionate about the environment and conservation.
commit for a minimum of 3 months for the research and education internships, and a minimum of 1 month for the museum and communications internships
Costs
These are the monthly rates for staying with us. If you're staying for a shorter period, we'll work out the cost on a pro-rata basis.
You can pay in US dollars, euros or Paraguayan guaranis. Exchange rates from USD will be taken from xe.com on the day the invoice is sent.
If you choose to pay in guaranis, there are cash machines and a Western Union office in Pilar. The amount provided in the invoice is the amount due to Para La Tierra, any associated fees will have to be covered by you.
Students from Paraguay and other areas of South America qualify for a 25% discount.
| Length of stay | Months 1 and 2 | Months 3 to 5 | Month 6+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,195 per month | $995 per month | $945 per month |
Costs include:
A bed in a shared bedroom with access to a bathroom and separate shower room. Private rooms are available for an extra 20%.
Three varied meals each day
Collection from and drop-off to the bus terminal in Pilar at the start and end of your stay
Unlimited tea, yerba mate and diluting juice
Assistance with project development and execution
Access to all necessary scientific and educational equipment
Free Wi-Fi in the house
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