Conservation/ Ecology/ Environmental Projects in Ecuador

  Ecuador

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: Year-round

Description: Participants can choose between one of two conservation projects offered by AIDE in Chile:

1. Choco Bio Region Conservation Project: This project seeks sustainable development through each of its activities in the fields of agriculture, reforestation/ forestry and education. The project lies within the Chocó bioregion, which is one of the ten most biologically important zones in the world. The 90-hectare project serves to help preserve this region through their tree nursery, where they often have more than 10,000 local plants, and educating the surrounding communities on how to conserve resources and develop sustainable methods of agriculture and farming, as well as forestry practices.

Volunteers will assist in everything from collecting seeds for the tree nursery and helping to conduct research on plants and animals in the area, to helping with reforestation projects in the area. This entails clearing weeds and brush from the land before transplanting plants, and also keeping the areas around the newly transplanted plants clear so the plants will survive

2. Organic Farm Project: If you are interested in learning more about organic farming and filling your belly with eco-friendly edibles, working at an organic farm is a great option. As a participant, you will work on the land, helping with everything from composting, working in the tree nursery, helping with construction projects, feeding the farm animals, harvesting vegetables, seeding, to using organic fertilizer in the botanical gardens and crops.

Highlights: 5 Reasons to Volunteer in Ecuador:

1) Discover another language and culture
2) Develop your global perspective
3) Challenge yourself to explore the unknown
4) Make new friends from all over the world
and the most important...

5) You want a unique experience, not just another vacation!

AIDE will secure and provide:

- Volunteer projects
- Housing
- Meals
- Personal support from the Ecuador AIDE Country Specialist
- 24/7 emergency toll free number
- Activities and tours
- Airfare booking
- Local transportation
- Airport pick up
- Emergency medical insurance

Qualifications: * At least 18 years old
* Posses an intermediate level of Spanish
* Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Ecuador

Cost in US$: Starting at $1,700 USD for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

AIDE 's Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.

Year Founded: 1992