Voluntourism
Voluntourism Opportunities with NBHF and Grand Amazon Tours & Lodge
The Nevada Building Hope Foundation (NBHF), in partnership with Grand Amazon Tours & Lodge, offers meaningful voluntourism programs in Ayacucho, San Juan de Yanayacu, and Junín villages. This program offers hands-on involvement in community outreach projects, a while immersing participats in the Peruvian Amazon.
Our Volunteerism program offers a wide range of activities, including:
- Teaching in local schools and supporting educational programs.
- Learning about our Sponsor a Child program.
- Participating in medical and health missions.
- Assisting with the construction or renovation of community schools and other structures.
- Learning about medicinal plants from a shaman and engaging in environmental and conservation projects.
- Supporting women’s empowerment initiatives.
- Teach dance, arts and crafts workshops.
- Participating in the Sponsor a Senior program, spending time, and building relationships with the seniors in all three communities.
- Our Voluntourism program provides tailored activity choices to match your interests.
Cami Berg
Grand Amazon Lodge
Grand Amazon Lodge is the furthest lodge on the Yanayacu River. It is located on a remote part of the river, thus limiting the noise of traffic passing by the lodge. It was constructed with conservation and sustainability principles in mind, including the use of solar panels and the internet. Due to the location and capabilities of the lodge, Grand Amazon Lodge was chosen by the Discovery Channel for their production of the Season Naked and Afraid XL: The Next Level.
The Grand Amazon Lodge was founded by five scientists: Patrizia Marchese, Yair Aizenman, their sons Dani and Gabriel Aizenman, and Peruvian biologist Alfredo Dosantos. Since the opening of the Grand Amazon Lodge, the founders have implemented and partnered in numerous conservation and educational programs partnering with Nevada Building Hope Foundation (NBHF) and the Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center (RAREC).
email: info@grandamazontours.com
Dani Aizenman: aizenman.dani@gmail.com
website: www.grandamazontours.com
Abbie Tate
Who can participate?
Our program is open to people of all ages, from teens to seniors/retirees. Volunteers can be first-time or seasoned travelers, solo travelers, or group participants.
Length of voluntourism activity:
Our volunteers typically spend one to three weeks working in the local communities.
All participants will work directly with a Nevada Building Hope Foundation team member and a naturalist from the Grand Amazon Lodge. NBHF guides are Dustin Pinedo Gonzales, NBHF, and Willy Cisneros Pinedo, Grand Amazon Lodge.
Included with your stay at Grand Amazon Lodge:
- Pickup and drop-off services to and from the airport in Iquitos City.
- Transportation to the lodge from Iquitos City.
- A double room with three meals a day, cooked by a private chef.
- River view bungalow
- WIFI available
- Fresh water is transported from Iquitos City
- Coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day.
Learn more about the Voluntourism program: nvbuildinghope@gmail.com
