Protected Forest for the Conservation of Native Botanical Species
Ecuador
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Guayaquil
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year
Description:
Sponsored by a cement company, this foundationâ€"s objective is to preserve the local botanical species. Home to a research area where scholars from different parts of the world conduct specialized projects, the foundation was given land by the city. Developing a protected forest and an educational environment, along with a museum of local plants where school children can learn about this topic are the top functions of this foundation. Volunteers will be working as part of teams in special projects. Volunteers that choose this program will be involved in special projects. These include field trips and educating children on the different plants native to this area and why they are important to maintain. Volunteers may also get involved in the research projects currently taking place in the area. There will be a team leader to report to on a regular basis.
Qualifications:
No qualifications are required for this position
Cost in US$: Costs start at $750 for 2 weeks
Cost Include Description:
Placement and Supervision
Housing
Meals (Mon-Fri)
Airport pick-up/drop off
Spanish Tuition
Salary / Pay: This is not a paid position
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- biological research
- conservation
- eco-tourism
- education
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- gardening
- geology
- planting
- teaching
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- technical assistance
- volunteering
- wildlife surveying
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Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently
Application Process Involves:
Ecua-Experiencia's Mission Statement: To make it possible for students, interns and volunteers of other countries to have a meaningful experience while studying in Ecuadorian universities and institutions of higher education, interning in professional placements throughout Ecuador, and while volunteering through contributing their time to the society of Ecuadorian people.
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