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The Andes need you.
Here's how to help.
There is no single solution to the crisis facing the Andes. It will take scientists, educators, advocates, donors, and communities working together. Whatever your skills or resources, there is a meaningful role for you.
where our volunteers and partners are active
who have contributed time and skills since 2018
under active monitoring across the Andes
reached through our educational resources
Put your skills to work in the field — or from your desk
We work with volunteers across a range of disciplines: field ecology, data analysis, translation, graphic design, web development, and education. Whether you can give a weekend or a year, there is a role for you.
Field Research Assistant
3–12 monthsPeru / Ecuador / Colombia
Support ongoing ecological monitoring programs in páramo and cloud forest ecosystems. No prior research experience required — full training provided.
Data Analyst
FlexibleRemote
Help process and visualise satellite imagery, species occurrence data, and glacier extent datasets. Python or R experience preferred.
Education Content Writer
FlexibleRemote
Develop and review lesson plans, species profiles, and research summaries for our educational resources library.
Translator
FlexibleRemote
Translate educational materials and research summaries between English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Native or near-native fluency required.
Graphic Designer
FlexibleRemote
Create infographics, maps, and visual assets for our educational and advocacy materials.
Every contribution funds real conservation work on the ground
We are a lean organisation. Over 85% of every donation goes directly to field programs, research, and education. No corporate overhead, no expensive offices — just people working to protect the Andes.
Funds one day of field data collection by a local researcher
Covers the cost of producing one full lesson plan unit for schools
Sponsors one month of glacier monitoring equipment maintenance
Funds a community water-security workshop in a rural Andean village
Supports one month of a local field researcher's salary
Funds a full ecosystem health survey of a threatened páramo site
The Andes crisis is invisible to most of the world. Help change that.
Most people have never heard of the páramo. Most don't know that Lima has no river. Most don't know that the glaciers supplying water to 80 million people are disappearing. Awareness is the first step toward action.
Share our research
Link to our threat profiles and ecosystem pages from your blog, newsletter, or social media.
Use our resources in class
If you're an educator, our lesson plans are free and ready to use. Tell your colleagues.
Talk to your representatives
Contact your elected officials about international climate commitments and Andean conservation funding.
Partner with us
If you represent a school, university, NGO, or media outlet, we'd love to discuss a formal partnership.
Are you a scientist or student working on the Andes?
We actively collaborate with researchers, universities, and independent scientists. If you have data, findings, or expertise relevant to Andean conservation, we want to hear from you.
Submit a research summary
We publish plain-language summaries of peer-reviewed research for our educational library. If you've published work on Andean ecosystems, threats, or conservation, we'd like to feature it.
Share your datasets
We host and curate open datasets relevant to Andean conservation. If you have georeferenced data you're willing to share, we can help make it accessible to educators and other researchers.
Join our scientific advisory network
We maintain a network of scientists who review our educational materials for accuracy and contribute to our annual State of the Andes report.
Propose a collaborative project
We have field access, local community relationships, and educational reach. If you have a research question that could benefit from these, let's talk.
Get in Touch
Ready to take the first step?
Fill in the form and tell us how you'd like to get involved. We read every message and respond within five business days. There are no wrong answers — if you're not sure how you can help, just say so and we'll figure it out together.
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Save The Andes is a registered non-profit organisation. All donations are tax-deductible where applicable under local law. We are committed to transparency — our annual reports and financial statements are available on request.
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