We offer internships in the following areas:
Community Development
Social Entrepreneurship
Forest Conservation
Environmental Education
Agroforestry Research
Agricultural Economics

Application Process
Please send the following directly to our Program Manager, Carolyn Engel at volunteer@runa.org.

1. A simple resume
2. Letter of intent (including which project you are applying for and why you want to intern)
3. Two references (email addresses are OK)

If you are interested in working with us or have any questions about the internship program please send an email directly to volunteer@runa.org

Living Arrangements:
Interns and researchers live in "Casa Runa" in Tena, Ecuador. Casa Runa is on the edge of town, a 15 minute walk from the center. It is in a beautiful location, overlooking the jungle and River Misshualli, away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Casa Runa Interns and researchers will be responsible for their own food. Ample low costs restaurants and markets are available within walking distance,
and interns frequently cook meals together to limit food costs.

Dates:
Fall Internship:
October 1st – November 25th 2012

Winter Internship:
January 7th - March 1st 2013

Spring Internship:
April 1st- May 24th 2013

Summer Internship:
June 17th - August 23rd 2013

Costs:
8 weeks room and program fees………..$1600
10 weeks room and program fees............$2000
Additional weeks……………………….....$200/week

These costs cover room and program fees in Tena, Ecuador. Food and travel are not included. Runa has a limited amount of scholarship funds available to go towards these costs if applicants have exhausted other funding opportunities.