Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Volunteer Intern
Daily Tasks
As an Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Intern at Ecoswell, you will be supporting the fantastic work of our non-profit partner, the Wiese Foundation. You will be given responsibility for archaeology-related projects working alongside archaeological experts. The daily activities will vary depending on the time of year and the activities happening within the Foundation. This may include but is not limited to:
Field prospecting work
Cataloging of archaeological pieces
Conservation of movable and immovable archaeological assets
Inventory and registration of archeological assets
Conservation monitoring
Organization of archeological asset records
Support in ongoing editorial projects (research, illustration, digitization)
Preparation of research notes
Illustration of archaeological pieces
Help conduct workshops
Assist local-community school visits
Benefits of joining this program
The Wiese Foundation is in need of hard-working volunteer interns with a passion/background knowledge/ experience in archaeology or related studies. The benefits of taking part in this volunteer internship are:
Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience supporting archaeological projects in one of Peru’s most prominent archeological sites with world class facilities.
Learn about sustainable preservation techniques.
Work alongside and learn from field experts and passionate professionals
Live and work in a historical and culture rich setting in Northern Peru, in the Magdalena de Cao community.
Requirements
The volunteer internship is open primarily to the following disciplines: archaeology, anthropology and/or historical studies.
Undergraduates, postgraduates, PhDs and/or professionals are all welcome. However we do ask for:
A minimum placement stay of three weeks
An academic, professional background or personal motivation in archaeology
Minimum age 18
Basic experience or strong motivation to work as part of a team away from home.
However, the most important thing is that you have an open mind, positive attitude and willingness to learn!
FOR EVERY VOLUNTEER INTERN THAT JOINS US, A local family will plant and care for a native TREE IN THE VOLUNTEER INTERNS NAME
If you'd like to get in touch with our former volunteer interns to hear about their experiences with us, get in touch and we'd be happy to connect you.
