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Review for Amazon Conservation Association, Washington, DC, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I volunteered for ACA for 2-3 months during summer of 2010. I spent most of my time in the Washington, DC headquarters, but traveled to Peru for a week to visit the offices in Cusco and Puerto Maldonado. My time with ACA was extremely positive. I was especially intrigued by the organization's willingness to try innovative and daring new strategies to promote conservation in the region, such as their Brazil nut project and conservation corridors. Because they are able to combine scientific expertise with passion for the environment, they are very effective in Peru and Bolivia.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I've volunteered and interned for various organizations in the past, but I was especially impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication shown by every person that works for ACA. I think this factor positively affects their ability to carry out projects because no one rests until all the details are accounted for.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Hire more staff! Everyone is pushed to the max to accomplish all their tasks.

Role:  Volunteer & I volunteered/interned mostly in the DC office, communicating with field staff about project deadlines, translating and helping edit grant proposals, among other tasks. I traveled to field offices for about a week to meet staff and learn more about the pr.
 
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