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Conservation Work in Ecuador

  Ecuador
  • Galapagos Islands: 
  • Galapagos Islands
  • All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
  • San Cristobal

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: multiple dates year round

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400yrs of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008.

So far we have achieved 325yrs which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centres
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Want to protect some of the most beautiful environment in the world?

Despite being the smallest country in the Andean highlands, Ecuador is certainly making the most of the space it has. If it's not covered by dense jungle, then it's jam-packed full of wildlife reserves, unexpectedly beautiful beaches, swarms of indigenous animals or picture-perfect colonial architecture. This leading conservation project works hard to preserve the tropical forest and wildlife in the beautiful cloud forest. Conservation work in Ecuador involves a variety of activities, including jungle hikes, reforestation activities and weekend visits to local villages. If you get a taste for the country you can stay longer than four weeks and enjoy rotations among a variety of reserves, one of which is on the Galapagos Islands!

Find out more about i-to-i, watch their short video here: http://video.i-to-i.com/site-videos/video.html

Conservation Work in Ecuador

Highlights: What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"I had an amazing time on the trip and it was the people that I met that made the trip worthwhile." (Kelly Sanville)

While there are a large number of conservation activities that are broadly similar across the reserves, each has its own unique aspects. Typical examples of work that could be required at the specific reserves are as follows:

- La Hesperia: Sustainable agriculture, reforestation, collating biological inventories, community integration, and COB eco-construction are all typical activities at this project. You will also get involved in educational activities and eco-tourism and will have the opportunity to participate in hikes and workshops, as well the opportunity to teach English to local children and project staff.

- Alto Choco: Native tree nurseries, reforestation, botanic garden, environmental education in community schools, organic orchids.

- San Cristobal: Habitat restoration and agricultural components, various hikes to a nearby lagoon, native forests, beaches, and local villages to explain the ecological and human dynamics of Galapagos. Opportunities to work on group research and monitoring projects will also be developed.

Qualifications: General fitness and lots of enthusiasm is definitely needed for all the reserves. Volunteers also need to be ready to take on any tasks that may be required of them, and to get dirty in the process!

Travel Types :
  • Eco Tours
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Vacation Packages
  • Volunteering
    Languages :
  • English
  • Cost in US$: $920.00 for 1 week, $205.00 for every week thereafter

    Cost Includes :
  • Food
  • Housing
  • In-country orientation/Training
  • In-country staff support
  • Registration fees
  • Written materials pre-departure
  • Cost Include Description:
    When you go on an i-to-i volunteer program we want you to have the best possible time abroad, so we include these important services.

    Before you depart we offer:
    - detailed information on your project and country
    - fundraising advice and support
    - visa instructions
    - vaccination recommendations
    - advice on health, safety & culture shock
    - English teacher training course (TEFL)
    - contact details to pass along to your family

    When you arrive we provide:
    - pick-up from the airport on the designated arrival date
    - welcome orientation
    - accommodation and food
    - well-researched, quality placement
    - support of in-country i-to-i team

    You will always have:
    - access to our emergency support team 24/7
    - assistance of the global i-to-i staff
    - guidance and advice from experienced i-to-i travelers

    Experience Required: no

    Volunteer Types :
  • conservation
  • environment
  • grassroots organization
  • ground patrol
  • indigenous issues
  • parks
  • planting
  • reforestation
  • trail building
  • tree planting
  • volunteering
  • Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

    Age Range: 18-80

    This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

    Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently Or in Groups

    Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

    Application Process Involves:

    • Phone Interview

    Post Services Include:

    • Alumni Network

    i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

    Year Founded: 1994

     



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