| Overview of the Project
Ecuador is one the MOST diverse countries in the world offering an encyclopedic number of habitats with even more diverse examples of amazingly colorful ad exotic animal and plant life. Volunteers in these conservation projects can choose from a variety of projects to become involved in: including both maintenance and research. Some of the world's most awesome ecosystems and national parks can be found JUST in Ecuador cloud forests, rain forests mangrove forests
you name it! Our conservation programs in Ecuador work in collaboration with a number of well-established private and public reserves as well as various national parks and NGOs.
These conservation projects in Ecuador are located in various locations throughout this spectacular country both urban and rural locations. Some of these organizations are located in the following locations/regions: the Andes, coastal Ecuador , Amazonia and even the Galapagos Islands . During their stay, volunteers also have the opportunity to explore and learn Spanish (except if participating in the Galapagos Islands ). These volunteer projects are ideal for enthusiastic participants who possess great interest in reforestation, agro-forestry, organic and sustainable practices, arboreal nurseries, biological research, environmental education as well as recuperation and regeneration of Ecuador 's awe-inspiring ecosystems. Volunteers who are fond of the outdoors, flexible and proactive are perfect for this project.
Role of the Volunteer
Volunteers in any of the above projects are involved in various activities such as:
- Trail building/maintenance
- Environmental education
- Supporting the already existing staff members/environmental conservationists
- Organizing and developing educational seminars
- Educating the general population on topics related to environmental education
- Assisting already-existing conservation programs (health clinics, non-profits, NGOs).
Skills/Qualifications Requirements
There are no specific qualifications required since the project staff will provide any necessary orientation and training to adequately perform volunteer activities. However, beginner to intermediate knowledge of Spanish is preferred as well as individuals who are enthusiastic and/or interested in issues related to the environmental conservation in undeveloped countries.
Room/Food/Supervision
Global Crossroad provides living accommodations and three (3) meals a day with an Ecuadorian host family. Host families are carefully selected to ensure that volunteers enjoy their time in Ecuador . Volunteers are provided their own private, comfortable room. Volunteers are essentially welcomed as an additional member of their host family participating in daily activities and being fully immersed in the Ecuadorian culture AND language. Host families are in quite, safe residential areas and usually within walking distance (or a short bus ride) from assigned projects as well as supermarkets, internet cafés, and other activities/sites of cultural significance. Details pertaining to host families and living accommodations will be provided to volunteers prior to arrival in Ecuador .
Location Descriptions
Ecuador 's volunteer projects are located in both rural and urban areas throughout this amazing country. Projects are located in the cultural city of Quito as well as Puerto Lopez, Santa Elena and the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Region and many other places throughout Ecuador .
Ecuador itself is a country brimming with such wildlife and varying environments, there is always something to do regardless of location. Furthermore, with projects located all over Ecuador , these uniquely amazing experiences are easily accessible some in your very backyard. Volunteers have their weekends to themselves to explore all of what Ecuador has to offer: Isla de La Plata (world famous for its whale-watching opportunities), the Amazon Jungle, world-renowned Indian markets, numerous tours, sparkling beaches and (of course) the enigmatic Galapagos Islands and their encyclopedic arrays of plant and animal life.
A Typical Day at the Conservation Projects in Ecuador :
8:00am 9:00am: Breakfast and preparation time
9:00am 10:00am: Arrival at assigned project
10:00am 12:00pm: Assist local conservation organizations; administrative duties
12:00pm 1:00pm: Lunch time
1:00pm 5:00pm: Continue in daily activities set forth by assigned organization
5:00pm 6:00pm: Volunteers return to their host families/accommodations; end of day
NOTE: This daily itinerary provides a proposed schedule which may be altered to accommodate changes in field conditions as well as the requirements of the particular project .
| Ongoing Programs (Galapagos, Quito, Puerto Lopez, Mindo, Galapagos Islands)
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