Your Role in the Program.
Depending on what needs to be done the volunteers help with:
-Feeding and measuring the Tortoises.
-Collecting eggs in the park from the tortoises. (nesting time is from May to September)
-Looking after the eggs to make sure the eggs will be in good conditions by the time they have to hatch.
-Assisting in keeping records about the tortoise’s behaviour and changes.
-Cleaning the corrals (It is work that involves removing tortoise's poo).
-Working in the tree nursery.
-Reforestation.
-On-going projects that the National Park has at that moment related to the breeding center.
-Marking the tortoises to keep a record of them.
Skills and Educational Requirements.
There is no educational requirement for this project; anyone with a heart to help is welcome on this project! Advanced beginners or intermediate Spanish recommended. However proficiency in English is required. People should be patient, commited and willing to learn.
Project Location.
The project is located in: Isabela, Galapagos Islands
What we provide
Airport Receive/ Transfer: Our representative will greet you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel/placement/home stay.
Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc.
Lodging: Almost all placements have residential accommodation arrangements, however if that is not available volunteers will be staying with a local welcoming and educated family.
Food: 3 meals will be provided in this project depending on accommodation type.
Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive travel and medical insurance for their time of stay in our project.
In – Country travel assistance: If participants like to travel around, we provide with full support for bookings & arrangements to travel.
In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff.
Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. |
Project & Facts
Arrival/Start Point - Quito, Ecuador - Mariscal Sucr
Airport Code- UIO
Arrival Date - Arrive 1 day prior to your start date and Volunteering Solutions would arrange pickup and accommodation.
Working Hours - 25-30 hours per week
Food Type - Vegetarian and some meat
Accommodation Type - Host Family or On-site accommodation. Volunteers share room with fellow volunteers.
Local Transport - Volunteering Solutions does not provide any local transport.
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Start Dates.
Start on any date! Volunteering Solutions provides complete flexibility and you can start on any date on the year to join our programs.
Program Costs
Volunteering Solutions strives hard to keep costs low and offer you the lowest prices with professional services to volunteer abroad. Compare our prices and services to other organizations and you would be surprised to see the difference.
Application Deposit - $200 - An application deposit is required along with the application to process your application. This is not a seperate fee but is part of your total fee.
Program Fee Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
1week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
5 weeks |
6 weeks |
7 weeks |
8 weeks |
Extra Week |
$875 |
$1050 |
$1190 |
$1380 |
$1570 |
$1760 |
$1950 |
$2140 |
$190 |
Notes:
• The Galapagos programs have two extra costs (payable while in Ecuador):
> Round-trip flight from Quito to Galapagos: $400
> Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park: $110
• Ecuador's mandatory airport tax (when flying from any airport) is $41 |
What's Included?
Pre Departure Information
Airport Pickup
Project Drop
Orientation
Food
Accommodation
Travel Insurance
Staff Assistance and visit
What's NOT Included?
Airfare
Visa and Visa extension fee
Airport drop, airport taxes
Any personal expenses
Gifts to project staffs and host family
Laundry
Telephone
Immunization
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People from which country can join the Volunteering Solutions program? |
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We welcome people from any part of the world to join our program regardless of which country he or she may belong too. |
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Who will pick me up from the airport? |
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Our trained members of the staff would be there to receive you at the airport, holding placards, displaying your name. You’ll be picked up from the airport and taken by a car to your place of stay. Please do send us your arrival information well in advance so as to facilitate your airport pickup. |
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What kind of accommodation will be provided during my stay? |
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You’ll get very comfortable and clean accommodation with a very friendly, educated and welcoming host family. You may sometimes share your room with another volunteer & will have all the basic modern amenities. Sometimes the accommodation is provided by the organization where you’ll work. Our host families have experience of giving comfortable stay to international volunteers. |
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Which items should I bring along for my trip? |
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You may bring personal medicines, a sleeping bag, toilet paper, long sleeved cotton shirts & trousers, a sweater or a light jacket (only during winters). Please don’t forget to carry sun screen cream, mosquito repellent lotion or spray. |
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Will I be covered by some insurance during the stay? |
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Yes, Volunteering Solutions covers you for health & travel insurance for entire duration of the program. You can check for the details at our website. |
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Is there any age limit to join the program? |
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No, there is no age limit. However, you should be fit to travel and work. We accept anyone above the age of 18 yrs to join our program. |
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Can I bring along children with me? |
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Yes, you can, provided they are minimum 12 yrs old. You’ll be paying for their food and accommodation separate to your program fee. |
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Can I come with a friend, my family or in a group? |
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Yes, at Volunteering Solutions you are welcome to join with a friend, family or in a group. We offer special discounted fee for family and group bookings. |
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Where do I obtain visa for my trip? |
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You need to get the visa of the country of your destination from your home country. To find your nearest embassy please visit www.embassiesabroad.com |
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What should I do incase of an emergency during my trip? |
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You’ll be provided with a pre-departure manual after you’ve signed up with us for our program. It’ll have the entire phone no’s and addresses of our country co-ordinators whom you may contact in case of any emergency. |
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Do I need any vaccinations before I leave for my trip? |
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Yes, you must consult a travel doctor from your country well in advance and get the needful done well before your arrival date. We have put down a list of immunizations required by most participants, however it is best to check with your doctor.
- Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid
- Rabies
- Polio
- Tetanus and diphtheria
- Japanese B encephalitis
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Will I have access to e-mail, telephone etc.? |
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You’ll have easy access to e-mail, telephone etc. at your placement or it will be there in close vicinity. Public telephone booths & cyber cafes are located practically everywhere. You can choose to carry your mobile phone if you want better connectivity with people back home. |
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Do I need to carry cash for my personal expenses or ATM’s are available? |
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You can carry cash enough for your personal expenses for a fortnight ($100 approx). However, ATM’s are available in plenty. |
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Will I have time for sight seeing & in-country travel? |
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Everyday after the work is over you’ll have the evenings to yourself. There will be plenty of time to explore the city of your placement. You can utilize weekends for in-country travel. Volunteering Solutions has tie-ups with most popular travel & tour operators and offer you the best value for your money through their unbeatable packages for in-country travel.
If you can’t find answer to your question here, feel free to write to us: info@volunteeringsolutions.com and we will be more than happy to answer your queries. |
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What about Travel Insurance during my visit ? |
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Volunteering Solutions understands how important is ‘Peace of Mind’, while traveling abroad. That is the reason we provide our volunteers who join our program with a free Comprehensive Travel Insurance, provided by one of the leading names in Travel insurance in the world recommended by Lonely Planet.
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