Galapagos volunteer projects
Island reforesting program LHVPNE-10
Volunteer position description
This Project is about reforesting the Island(s), and counts with technical support of the Charles Darwin scientific station. Te principal objective is to revert the impact that has been caused by species introduced to the Galapagos on vegetation on the San Cristobal Island. The project tries to restore native and endemic woods in the La Soledad and Puerto Bazquero Moreno sectors. The volunteers have to work in the sector, controlling and eliminating introduced plants, and thereafter sow native trees endemic to the Island. Also volunteers will be taking care of the plants in our greenhouses. One day per week the volunteers will receive coordination from the technical department of the Carles Darwin scientific station. Also there will be hold short workshops and lectures about how they maintain and improve the Project, volunteers can participate actively in this Project.
Volunteer requirements
- Previous Spanish course in Quito possible before departure
- Advanced knowledge of English and basic knowledge of Spanish Language required
- Affection with/interest in flora and fauna of Galapagos Islands
- All programs include lodging
- Once in a life time experience to live on the enchanted Islands!
Education & Teaching Program LHVPE-09
Volunteer position description
This Project is being realized together with the families on the islands and the local primary school called La Soledad. The volunteers work together with the families monitoring the plants that have been introduced in the area. The volunteers will try to incentive the families to sow local vegetation in their gardens instead of mainland crops, and this way showing them that local plants are as good as mainland crops and plants to decore their gardens. Besides volunteers will help families collecting the fruits from the communitarian hacienda, which are being used to take to the INNFA dining room (a government’s institution that protects and helps poor children and families) were they are provided with free meals. This way the volunteers can spend time with the children of low resources. Also they will sow local plants with the children, explaining the value of food and care for nature.
The second part of this project consists in helping at the local school. The children assist to English classes, and the volunteers can help with that depending on their (study) background and native language. If volunteers have any special skills they can participate more actively and direct classes themselves. Last but not least, volunteers will join and coordinate walks around the island, so the children can exercise, breathe fresh air and learn about nature.
Volunteer requirements
- Previous Spanish course in Quito possible before departure
- Advanced knowledge of English and basic knowledge of Spanish Language required
- Love working with children, play and educate
- All programs include lodging
- Once in a life time experience to live on the enchanted Islands!
Hypo (Horse) Therapy program for kids LHVPE-10
Volunteer position description
For this activity we need volunteers who are physiotherapists or at least some knowledge of the basic principles working in this field. The volunteer will work with disabled children on one hand and taking care of horses on the other. Volunteers can make their own project, depending on their knowledge and willingness to take the lead. Volunteers will be coordinated and receive logistic support from the INNFA government institute.
Volunteer requirements
- Previous Spanish course in Quito possible before departure
- Advanced knowledge of English and basic knowledge of Spanish Language required
- Love working with disabled children and animals
- All programs include lodging
- Once in a life time experience to live on the enchanted Islands!
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