The Ecuador is small. Especially compared to the size of some of the other Nations down in Latin America (ahem...) Argentina). It is about only the size of the State of Colorado of the United States, but somehow this small country offers an impressive impact with Amazon jungle, mountains covered by snow, active volcanoes and stunning coastal surroundings within a short bus ride away; And of course all the different possibilities for voluntary go right on its side.
1. Hacienda Tranquila
Encounter the isles that influenced Charles Darwin's research and altered the face of scientific research. Hacienda Tranquila is just one of the handful of grassroots volunteer options on the Galapagos islands. Most of the volunteer work is reforestation and natural and organic agriculture(which includes obtaining milk from their very own cow! yummm). The hacienda also operates a fantastic horse-therapy method, so volunteers will be able to assist the local handicapped group and care for some charming horses. Hacienda Tranquila is situated right on San Cristobal isle, which provides volunteers with an excellent opportunity to check out all that the Galapagos has to present. Volunteers may only remain here for a maximum of 3 months owing to the National Park permit limitations of the Galapagos. Volunteering fees are approximately 150 dollars per week, and do not incorporate travel to the Galapagos, or entry into the park.
2. Merazonia
Reside and work in one of the planets lushest jungles: the Amazon rainforest. Volunteers at Merazonia will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of monkeys such as: Capuchin, Tamarin and Wooly monkeys ad well as unique birds such as parrots and macaws, numerous small mammals and a few felines! The workday generally will last from 7:30 am to 3pm. The work is very physically involved, including a lot of cleaning, creating new tracks and enclosures and arranging meals for the animals; but volunteers will also have a good deal of free time to rest, check out the forest, or go swimming in some magnificent waterfalls. Volunteers are situated in a dorm style house that holds up to 8 volunteers; next to the restroom with eco-friendly compost toilets and hot showers! Volunteers may remain at this project for as long as they desire. Merazonia does ask for a fee of 120 dollars per week for the first 2 weeks, weeks 2-6 are 100 dollars per week, and any weeks following that are 80 dollars.
3. Andean Bear Conservation Project
The objective of the Andean Bear Conservation Project is to protect the vulnerable andean bear from annihilation by way of in field research and rescue and release plans. Volunteers may either help in the field or in the rescue program. Not many details are offered for volunteering on this job, so volunteers may contact them at volunteer@andeanbear.org for more info on rates and housing.
4. Guayabillas
Situated in Ibarra to the north in Ecuador Guayabillas is an outstanding center that homes 3 Galapagos tortoises, 2 lions and as assortment of monkeys, parrots and sloths. This program is very grounded and enables volunteers to see all facets of the rescue and release program. Volunteers may go with the owner to the market place to get food for animals, go alongside on the trip when the animals are introduced into the jungle and of course oversee their day-to-day care. Host families are offered for volunteers, or they may possibly stay at the center (provided there is space available). All food is provided as well.
1. Hacienda Tranquila
Encounter the isles that influenced Charles Darwin's research and altered the face of scientific research. Hacienda Tranquila is just one of the handful of grassroots volunteer options on the Galapagos islands. Most of the volunteer work is reforestation and natural and organic agriculture(which includes obtaining milk from their very own cow! yummm). The hacienda also operates a fantastic horse-therapy method, so volunteers will be able to assist the local handicapped group and care for some charming horses. Hacienda Tranquila is situated right on San Cristobal isle, which provides volunteers with an excellent opportunity to check out all that the Galapagos has to present. Volunteers may only remain here for a maximum of 3 months owing to the National Park permit limitations of the Galapagos. Volunteering fees are approximately 150 dollars per week, and do not incorporate travel to the Galapagos, or entry into the park.
2. Merazonia
Reside and work in one of the planets lushest jungles: the Amazon rainforest. Volunteers at Merazonia will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of monkeys such as: Capuchin, Tamarin and Wooly monkeys ad well as unique birds such as parrots and macaws, numerous small mammals and a few felines! The workday generally will last from 7:30 am to 3pm. The work is very physically involved, including a lot of cleaning, creating new tracks and enclosures and arranging meals for the animals; but volunteers will also have a good deal of free time to rest, check out the forest, or go swimming in some magnificent waterfalls. Volunteers are situated in a dorm style house that holds up to 8 volunteers; next to the restroom with eco-friendly compost toilets and hot showers! Volunteers may remain at this project for as long as they desire. Merazonia does ask for a fee of 120 dollars per week for the first 2 weeks, weeks 2-6 are 100 dollars per week, and any weeks following that are 80 dollars.
3. Andean Bear Conservation Project
The objective of the Andean Bear Conservation Project is to protect the vulnerable andean bear from annihilation by way of in field research and rescue and release plans. Volunteers may either help in the field or in the rescue program. Not many details are offered for volunteering on this job, so volunteers may contact them at volunteer@andeanbear.org for more info on rates and housing.
4. Guayabillas
Situated in Ibarra to the north in Ecuador Guayabillas is an outstanding center that homes 3 Galapagos tortoises, 2 lions and as assortment of monkeys, parrots and sloths. This program is very grounded and enables volunteers to see all facets of the rescue and release program. Volunteers may go with the owner to the market place to get food for animals, go alongside on the trip when the animals are introduced into the jungle and of course oversee their day-to-day care. Host families are offered for volunteers, or they may possibly stay at the center (provided there is space available). All food is provided as well.
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