from 1,440€
Work in Conservation of Native Species
Highlights
- Unveil the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, one of Earth's most mesmerizing destinations. Immerse yourself in its pristine beauty and unparalleled biodiversity
- Be a guardian of this fragile ecosystem. Your hands-on efforts to restore the local habitat will leave an enduring mark, ensuring the Galapagos' natural wonder thrives for generations
- Delve into the captivating history of the Galapagos Islands, where each tale and every discovery unveils the secrets of this remarkable archipelago
- Improve your Spanish while working with the locals up close
- Develop essential intercultural skills that will not only enrich your own life but also enable you to bridge cultures with grace and understanding
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About the program
Be more than a tourist on Galapagos Islands! Do not come only to take exciting photos! Become a Volunteer and contribute to the conservation of local nature. 🌿
Be more than a mere tourist who travel to the Galapagos Islands every year only to take some exciting photos! Come to Galapagos to contribute to the conservation of natural habitats in this fragile ecosystem and help protect endemic flora and fauna. By volunteering on the Galapagos Islands, you also ...
Typical day
Volunteers on the Galapagos Islands are placed on a Hacienda with eco farming activities. The Hacienda owns 30 hectares of land that is part of the Galapagos National Park. This land must be protected and regularly cleared of non-endemic plants. This is to reverse the negative effects that the ...
Free-time activities
After a long day of hard work, evenings are quiet and volunteers usually spend them lounging in hammocks, chatting, listening to music, writing or reading. In your free time you can also go swimming, hiking and play sports. It's possible to do diving and snorkeling. The local volunteer coordinators ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Check-in at the project site is always on a Monday. Always full weeks are charged from Monday to Sunday, independent if you stay the 7 days or less. Volunteers need to start the program with an orientation session in Quito with the volunteer coordinator, before heading to the island. Overnight stay(s) in Quito in a Homestay (twin room, full-board) is included.
Therefore the minimum stay is 2 weeks + 1 day!
Program fees
Meet your organization
South America Inside
Agency - founded in 2003
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Marion
About the project
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