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Protect Marine Wildlife & Surf

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3 - 30 Wochen  ·  Alter 16 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Save sea turtles and restore beaches – Work at a coastal wildlife center and help relocate nests with Ecuador's Ministry of the Environment, giving hatchlings a second chance.
  • Waves every day – Enjoy the Pacific waves with two-hour lessons synchronized with the tides, perfect for beginners or wave-hungry professionals.
  • Work with diverse animal species such as penguins, dolphins, sea turtles, palicans, and many others. Afterwards, relax by the sea or surf.

Highlights

  • Save sea turtles and restore beaches – Work at a coastal wildlife center and help relocate nests with Ecuador's Ministry of the Environment, giving hatchlings a second chance.
  • Waves every day – Enjoy the Pacific waves with two-hour lessons synchronized with the tides, perfect for beginners or wave-hungry professionals.
  • Work with diverse animal species such as penguins, dolphins, sea turtles, palicans, and many others. Afterwards, relax by the sea or surf.
  • Spanish immersion – We include a 20-hour Spanish course in the first week, and then you can practice with locals who rarely speak English.
  • Volunteer house near the sea – Share a place with other volunteers with a pool, kitchen, and jacuzzi... or you can stay in a bamboo hut just minutes from the waves.

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    Besonders geeignet für

    Alter 16+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    Familien
    Gruppen
    50+

    Über das Programm

    Protect sea turtles and ride waves on Ecuador’s Pacific Coast, join our Surf Camp for Marine-conservation volunteering, including Surf sessions and Spanish lessons.

    Wake up to Pacific waves, spend your mornings rescuing sea turtles, then paddle out for an afternoon Surf and Learn Spanish. 

    Ready to dive into marine conservation while catching waves on one of the most beautiful coastlines in Latin America? At the Surf & Suport Marine Wildlife, you’ll join a ...

    Über das Programm

    Wake up to Pacific waves, spend your mornings rescuing sea turtles, then paddle out for an afternoon Surf and Learn Spanish. 

    Ready to dive into marine conservation while catching waves on one of the most beautiful coastlines in Latin America? At the Surf & Suport Marine Wildlife, you’ll join a unique volunteer experience that blends purposeful action, unforgettable moments by the sea and an immersion in the Spanish language.

    This program invites you to protect marine wildlife, support sea turtle conservation, participate in beach cleanups and recycling efforts, and raise environmental awareness in local communities. From assisting injured animals at a marine wildlife center to helping teams rescue and relocate sea turtles, your days will be filled with meaningful work that truly matters for that animals.

    But there’s more beyond the work. When you’re not working on conservation, you’ll take part in daily surf lessons with expert instructors and Spanish language classes that help you connect more deeply with local culture. It's the perfect blend of learning, giving back, and living fully.

    Volunteers typically commit to 4 hours of work per day, Monday through Friday. Tasks vary depending on the season and needs, and may include:
    • Feeding and caring for rescued marine animals
    • Assisting with habitat design and repair
    • Helping with medical treatments and turtle hatchling releases
    • Supporting educational workshops for children and families
    • Collecting and documenting project data, photos, and reports
    You don’t need to be a marine biologist or a pro surfer—just bring your enthusiasm, adaptability, and a basic level of Spanish, as English is not widely spoken at the site. This is a chance to step out of your comfort zone, learn about sustainable development, and connect with nature and community in a powerful way.

    We are waiting for you to show the hero you have inside! 
    They need your help!
    Be part of the change!

    Tagesablauf

    Your rhythm shifts as you progress through the camp, but the flow is easy to follow:

    Week 1 – Spanish + Surf:
    • 07 : 30 – Breakfast at the volunteer house
    • 08 : 00 – 12 : 00 – Intensive Spanish class or a two-hour surf session, depending on the tide schedule
    • 13 : 00 – Lunch break

    Tagesablauf

    Your rhythm shifts as you progress through the camp, but the flow is easy to follow:

    Week 1 – Spanish + Surf:
    • 07 : 30 – Breakfast at the volunteer house
    • 08 : 00 – 12 : 00 – Intensive Spanish class or a two-hour surf session, depending on the tide schedule
    • 13 : 00 – Lunch break
    • 13 : 00 – 17 : 00 – Second block of Spanish or surf (whichever you didn’t do in the morning)
    • 19 : 00 – Dinner, followed by free time—join fellow volunteers for sunset volleyball, a stroll along the malecón, or the “Parrifiesta” a barbecue party.

    Week 2 onward – Marine-Conservation Volunteering:
    • 07 : 00 – Breakfast
    • 07 : 30 – Bus to the Marine Wildlife Center or a partnering Ministry beach site
    • 08 : 00 – 12 : 00 – Hands-on work: feeding injured turtles, relocating nests, beach clean-ups, or habitat repairs
    • 13 : 00 – Lunch back at base
    • Afternoons – Free for surfing, diving, yoga, or simply relaxing in the hammock; and sometimes a quick debrief with your project leader
    • 19 : 00 – Dinner and downtime with the crew.

    Weekends are yours to explore, catch bigger breaks up the coast, hop to a mangrove estuary, or join an optional whale-watching trip. The timetable flexes with tides, rescue call-outs, and community events, so bring a can-do attitude and be ready to roll with the Pacific breeze.

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    After volunteering, dive straight into coastal fun.
    Surf or do yoga at sunrise, play beach volleyball, ride horses on the sand, or go paragliding. From July to September, take a boat to Isla de la Plata for Whale watching or take a short scuba diving course and you can see a Manta Ray. Longer breaks ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    After volunteering, dive straight into coastal fun.
    Surf or do yoga at sunrise, play beach volleyball, ride horses on the sand, or go paragliding. From July to September, take a boat to Isla de la Plata for Whale watching or take a short scuba diving course and you can see a Manta Ray. Longer breaks allow you to swap the beach for volcano treks, Amazon tubing, canyoning, or downhill mountain biking in the Andes.

    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 16 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du mindestens 16 Jahre alt sein.

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Grundkenntnisse)

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    Respect for marine life and natural ecosystems Willingness to live simply and sustainably Adaptability to climate, tides, and flexible routines Cultural empathy with the local surf-town community Curiosity and presence to learn from the context Collaboration and proactive mindset

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag von 08:00 - 12:00

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen vor Ort

    Your fee keeps the project alive and running!
    • Your stay at the beachfront volunteer hostel;
    • The first week’s Spanish course and a week of surf lessons (equipment included);
    • Expences for the Marine Wildlife Center; Turtle rescue supplies and other animals, beach cleanup equipment and more;
    • Salaries for local staff, surf instructors, and 24-hour coordinators;
    • Transportation for the coordination team to Marine Wildlife Center, as well as transfers to the rescue site;
    • A small safety reserve that also funds microgrants for community beach cleanups and impact monitoring.

    Unterkunft

    Staying at a

    beachfront hostel on Ecuador’s coast means embracing the relaxed, communal rhythm of tropical life. The space blends comfort and connection, featuring a pool, a fully equipped shared kitchen, cozy shared dorms, and the option of a private room. A spacious social area brings together travelers and volunteers from around the world, creating a laid-back and friendly atmosphere, always accompanied by the sound of the ocean.

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    Add-ons & Erlebnisse

    Airport Pick-Up
    When you arrive, our driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to the volunteer hostel.

    Before your departure, you’ll receive instr

    $119 / einmalig

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Abholung vom Flughafen Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport

    Das Abholen vom Flughafen ist auch nicht in den Programmgebühren enthalten.

    Verpflegung

    Essen, Snacks und Getränke sind gegen Aufpreis erhältlich.

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Ecuador zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Ecuador bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Ecuador antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Ecuador überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    Start Dates
    Programs kick off every Monday. If those dates don't fit, you will have to wait until the next Monday to start, but that is not a problem

    Arrival and instructions 
    When you arrive, our driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to the volunteer house.
    Before your departure, you’ll receive instructions covering everything you need to know before your arrival, including local customs and emergency contacts, so you can land fully prepared and stress-free.
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    Programmgebühren

    $375 / Woche 3 - 30 Wochen Alter 16 - 50+

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    Dauer

    3 - 30 Wochen

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