Giant Tortoise & Sea Lion Conservation

location
1 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 16 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 5  · 
  Verificeret af Volunteer World
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Højdepunkter

  • Exclusive access to the Galapagos National Park.
  • Care for Giant Tortoises and plant tree saplings.
  • Monitor and survey local animals including Sealions and marine iguanas.
  • Embark on exciting weekend trips and explore the Galapagos Islands.
  • Live and work alongside a global network of volunteers - making friends for life.


Særligt velegnet til

Alder 16+
Singler
Par
Familier
Grupper
50+

Om programmet

Live on the Galapagos Islands as a conservation volunteer. Care for Giant Tortoises and plant tree saplings. Exclusive access to the Galapagos National Park.

Your activities will be divided into four main categories:

Conduct surveys to monitor wildlife species

Throughout your stay, you will work at the giant tortoise breeding centre. This species is one of the most fascinating and famous animals found on the Galapagos Islands. You’ll help:

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Om programmet

Your activities will be divided into four main categories:

Conduct surveys to monitor wildlife species

Throughout your stay, you will work at the giant tortoise breeding centre. This species is one of the most fascinating and famous animals found on the Galapagos Islands. You’ll help:

·         Feed the tortoises

·         Clean their enclosures and pools

·         Take biometric data, like measurements

·         Conduct population surveys

You’ll also assist with sea lion monitoring and bird surveys throughout your time with us. This is important work, as it helps us keep tabs on their numbers. You may also get the opportunity to participate in a marine iguana census. You’ll count individuals, note the composition of the population, and identify breeding sites.

Help control invasive animal species

Alien species are a problem in the Galapagos, as the ecosystem has no natural predators. These foreign species are preying on the island’s animals, which is a big issue. You will assist with controlling invasive species and protecting indigenous animals from these introduced predators throughout your stay.

The Galapagos petrel, a marine bird, is one of the native bird species that we have been monitoring and assisting. Unfortunately, the petrel population is under threat because of a rising number of alien rats on the islands. Rats attack nesting birds and eat their eggs.

In response to this, Projects Abroad and the Galapagos National Park Agency got a special poison designed to attack the rats’ immune systems. This poison does not affect other animals and helps control the rat population, which makes this an important environmental sustainability project.

Our volunteers monitored the petrel breeding population and we are thrilled to see that their numbers increased by 10% in 2017! We can link this directly to the fact that rat numbers have dropped by 40%.

Assist with the eradication of introduced plant species

Alien plants are one of the greatest threats to the endemic species and ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. Eradicating these species is crucial to help indigenous plants thrive. You’ll remove plants such as guava, avocado, and raspberry plants, and replace them with indigenous species. We grow the indigenous plants in a nursery in the park.

Help with community clean ups and education programmes

You’ll assist with beach clean ups throughout your stay. By removing the litter from local beaches we protect local animals from unnecessary dangers and keep the natural environment as clean as possible.

You may also need to help with the weighing of this collected litter. We weigh the rubbish to try and identify the areas of the island that collect the most rubbish. This also allows us to see whether the amount of litter on the island is increasing or decreasing.

During your stay, you may also get the chance to participate in a wildlife conservation education programme. This will involve running workshops at local schools to raise awareness about the natural environment and the importance of conservation.



Typisk dag

No one day will be exactly the same as you’ll be working on multiple different animal conservation initiatives throughout your time in the Galapagos. You can expect to participate in most animal conservation projects listed above in any given week.

An average week day will begin with breakfast at ...

Typisk dag

No one day will be exactly the same as you’ll be working on multiple different animal conservation initiatives throughout your time in the Galapagos. You can expect to participate in most animal conservation projects listed above in any given week.

An average week day will begin with breakfast at your shared accommodation lodge. You will then head to the Projects Abroad office, where you’ll be transported to your work site. Your activities will begin at around 8am, unless you’re going bird watching. This activity requires an early start of 5am.

Once you finish up with your work around 1:30pm, you’ll have the rest of the day to relax. Stroll along the beach, enjoy dinner with your fellow volunteers, or find a spot to watch the sun go down. You’ll also have the weekends free to explore and experience this tropical paradise. Learn how to scuba dive, visit nearby islands, or enjoy well deserved siestas in the sun!


Fritidsaktiviteter

While you’re volunteering here, it’s worth checking out the beautiful beaches where seabirds circle above and sea lions laze about on the sand. You can also go snorkelling or scuba diving along the coast.

Hiking around the base of one of the many volcanoes that make up the Galapagos is ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

While you’re volunteering here, it’s worth checking out the beautiful beaches where seabirds circle above and sea lions laze about on the sand. You can also go snorkelling or scuba diving along the coast.

Hiking around the base of one of the many volcanoes that make up the Galapagos is spectacular and thrilling! You can also follow the Darwin trail or trek through the Punta Pitt.

There are plenty of museums and art galleries for you to learn more about the culture and history. You can also chat to locals and buy souvenirs at bustling markets.

What’s great about joining our projects is the chance to connect with other volunteers. So you can choose to explore the Galapagos independently or you can travel with the new friends you make along the way.


Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 16 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 16 år gammel på programmets startdato.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

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Nødvendige dokumenter

Reference letter

Nationalitetsrestriktioner

Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 08:00 - 16:30

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af Projects Abroad

  • Accommodation

  • Food (three meals a day)

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

  • Full induction and orientation by an experienced staff member on arrival

  • Transport to and from your work placement

  • In-country support and 24-hour back-up from our team of full-time local staff

  • Project equipment and materials, including access to our database with thousands of resources

  • A supervisor/mentor at your work placement

  • Training and workshops from our experienced local staff

  • Certification of project completion

Afhentning i lufthavnen i San Cristobal Airport

You’ll arrive at San Cristobal Island Airport (SCY), and a friendly Projects Abroad staff member will be there to pick you up. The airport is very close to the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, where our projects are based. It’s only about a five minute drive from the airport to our local office. The cost of the airport transfer is covered by us, as part of your placement fee.

Indkvartering

You'll share accommodation with other Projects Abroad volunteers and interns during your stay in San Cristóbal. This is a great way to get to know your fellow volunteers and interns, share experiences, and explore your surroundings in your free time together. You can also request to stay with a host family in San Cristóbal.

The accommodation is safe, clean, and comfortable.

Mad og drikkevarer

Your programme fees include three meals a day.

Internetadgang

God adgang til projektområdet

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er San Cristobal Airport (SCY) i San Cristobal. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Ecuador. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Ecuador giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vacciner

Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Ecuador, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Ecuador. VACCINE CHECKER

Oplysninger ved ankomst

Our Galapagos Island Conservation Program runs year round, and you can join at any time from a minimum of one week. We do advise you to stay as long as you can, as it’s very likely you won’t want to go home after only two weeks! 

Tilgængelighed
Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

Programgebyrer

1 uge (min. ophold) 2.245€
2 uger 2.635€
3 uger 3.025€
4 uger 3.415€
8 uger 4.975€
12 uger (max. ophold) 6.535€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 1.394€/uge

Programgebyrer

1.394€ pr. uge 1 - 12 weeks Alder 16 - 50+

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Duration

1 - 12 weeks

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Final Payment

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Spoken languages: Engelsk

Om projektet

For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.

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For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.  

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207 feltrapporter · rating5

Volunteering at the La Galapagera National Park, everything to do with turtles was so exciting. Loved giving the Atoyi plant and baby turtles giving them the chopped salad of Atoyi. They such beautiful ...
Adam Fitzpatrick rating5

2019 at Giant Tortoise & Sea Lion Conservation

I would say the work involving animals was the most enjoyable for me, as well as simply seeing what the islands had to offer. Getting to feed and help care for the animals gives an incredible feeling of satisfaction and happiness while exploring the island allows you to see the beauty the Galapagos ...
Hallvard Sørenes Velure rating4.6

2019 at Giant Tortoise & Sea Lion Conservation

The life in Galapagos is like an adventure. The people you meet and the experiences you learn are priceless. I wouldnt be who I am today if it wasn’t for that ...
Douglass Culver rating5

2018 at Giant Tortoise & Sea Lion Conservation

Meeting and forming a relationship with the host family was amazing. They didn't know a lot of English but they were willing to learn! I actually worked with them to help them learn common phrases that would be useful and they loved that. Also, the leasure time in the afternoons was amazing. 7 ...
I enjoyed spending time in the Galapagos and only really appreciated what a unique destination is it upon leaving as you become accustomed so seeing such incredible wildlife around you on a daily basis. I also greatly enjoyed spending time with the other volunteers who were all very friendly and ...
Joseph Centeno rating5

2018 at Giant Tortoise & Sea Lion Conservation

I really enjoyed the project work. It was rewarding and we saw the impact it made daily. I also really enjoyed bonding with my fellow volunteers who were always willing to go into town for a meal or a ...

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