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🌿 Biology & Ecology Volunteer Program (8 hrs/week)
We're joining our team at the Ritmo del RÃo Nature Reserve! We're looking for biologists, ecologists, or nature enthusiasts to help identify plants, fungi, and wildlife with our local biologist. Volunteers may also help turn species inventories into educational materials for community outreach. Field or research experience is a plus.
8 hours of help per week
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Amount: COP$ 900000 Per day
Description: Volunteers contribute 900,000 COP/week, covering 21 meals, 7 nights in a 4-bed dorm, and weekly activities (permaculture, salsa, yoga, Colombian percussion, bonfire and birdwatching). Work alongside our biologist supporting species inventories, biodiversity monitoring, field observations, scientific outreach and environmental education. Volunteers may also propose their own projects.
3 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
🌿 Biology & Ecology Volunteer Program
8 hours per week – Ritmo del RÃo Nature Reserve
We are looking for passionate biologists, ecologists, and nature enthusiasts to support biodiversity work at the Ritmo del RÃo Nature Reserve.
Volunteers will collaborate with our local biologist to identify and document plants, fungi, and wildlife within the reserve. This work contributes to building and expanding our species inventories and improving our understanding of the local ecosystem.
We are also seeking volunteers interested in helping transform these inventories into educational and outreach materials for local environmental divulgation and community learning.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with identification of plants, fungi, and animals
Contributing to biodiversity documentation and species inventories
Helping develop educational materials based on collected data
Supporting local environmental awareness efforts
Preferred qualifications:
Background or studies in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related fields
Interest in biodiversity, conservation, and field observation
Fieldwork or research experience is a plus, but not required
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in tropical biodiversity while contributing to conservation and environmental education.
