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, in one of Peru’s most exciting archaeological sites (El Brujo - Trujillo), working alongside experts in the field. 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!

 
 

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