Immersive Internships

Amazon Learning’s internship model supports a broader mission: to regenerate ecosystems, revitalize traditional knowledge, and strengthen local farming economies. We partner with local and Indigenous communities who live at the forefront of conservation, communities that act as stewards of fragile ecosystems, and holders of ancestral knowledge. Our host families and internship partners work across diverse initiatives from agroforestry and regenerative agriculture to ancestral plant medicine and community tourism. 

Amazon Learning’s internships are unique experiences rooted in respect, collaborative learning, and immersive living with local communities and the landscapes they protect. At Amazon Learning, we put the emphasis on authentic learning experiences. You will gain hands-on experience in building cross-cultural relationships and understanding how regenerative systems can support both people and the planet. Every internship is grounded in the rhythms, knowledge, and goals of the host community.

As an intern, you will live with a host family and spend your time immersed in their daily life, learning through participation and observation. Depending on your interests, skills, and the location of your placement, you will also collaborate with a local nonprofit, business, or community initiative as described in the site-specific listings. 

General Information for All Internships

Applications are accepted on a year-round basis, and placement dates can be flexible. We aim to start new internship orientations on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month so that interns may coincide when possible. This is not mandatory.

Our internships require a 4-week minimum commitment, and we recommend interns stay for 6 - 12 weeks. If you are interested in a shorter experience, please visit our other programs, such as the Traditional Amazonian Medicine program or our Customized programs.

Internship Locations

Internships include:

  • Lodging and meals provided by the host family 

  • Customized coordination and placement with a host family and internship site (in some cases, these may be the same)

  • Weekly check-ins with Amazon Learning staff to support your learning and track progress

  • 24/7 emergency response and on-the-ground support

  • Access to our local network of NGOs, community projects, activists, farmers, and mission-aligned businesses

Internships do NOT include:

  • Airfare to and from the country of placement

  • Lodging near airport or ground transportation to and from the airport to your site placement

  • Food during orientation training (only for Amazon internships)

  • Any other activities you want to do outside of scheduled program activities (white water rafting, yoga, workshops, guided jungle hikes, etc.) or personal transportation during your placement

  • Mandatory medical/travel insurance for the duration of your internship

*prices vary based on internship*

 For more information or inquiries, visit our FAQ page or email info@amazonlearning.org.