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Service-Learning: Volunteer Program in Galapagos, Ecuador

Study Abroad integrated with Volunteer Service Volunter in Ecuador

Volunteer Service that Addresses Human and Environmental Needs

In the Galapagos, you will volunteer approximately 15 hours a week in a local service agency, development or conservation organization. Your service may include volunteer work in:

  • conservation
  • introduced species control
  • pest control
  • reforestation with local species
  • sustainable agricultural practices
  • waste management
  • working with the local community in day care centers, elementary and high schools
  • teaching in languages and mathematics in the community college.

Volunteer Service Examples

Following are examples of agencies where IPSL students have served in the past or may be able to serve. Other service placements may be available. Your placement will be determined by community and agency needs, as well as your interests, goals, and skills.

Agency overseeing inspection for invasive species

Volunteer opportunities include: inspection for invasive species at the airport and dock; English classes to the staff.

Population Served: Galapagos environment and species
Areas of Service: Environment / Conservation / ESL

Agricultural Farming

Volunteer opportunities include: working with Peace Corps Volunteers in the highland farms; education and hands-on work with market farmers.

Population Served: Highland farmers
Areas of Service: Sustainable/organic farming / Education

Foundation providing conservation education programs for local residents

This foundation is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands by empowering local residents through educational programs and environmental projects. Volunteer opportunities include: English classes for children, teenagers and adults; environmental Education for children.

Service Org. Web Site: http://www.neweragalapagos.org

Population Served: Local residents
Areas of Service: Environment / Education / ESL / Children & Youth

Foundation to Inspect and Monitor Invasive Species

Volunteer opportunities involve working on the monitoring and control of introduced species in the environment.  Students will be involved in the public policy pertaining to invasive species.

Population Served:
Areas of Service:

Galapagos National Park

Volunteer opportunities include working with: Environmental Education Department; Department of Natural Resources; introduced plants control; interpretation at Galapaguera; English classes to the staff; eradication and planting program.

Population Served: Galapagos environment, species, inhabitants, and visitors
Areas of Service: Environment / Conservation / ESL / Education

Hospital

Volunteers work as a pediatrics and outpatient clinic assistant.

Population Served: Local residents
Areas of Service: Healthcare / Children & Youth

Introduced species control

Volunteer opportunities include: monitoring of introduced species; teaching English classes to the staff; assisting a veterinarian; assisting with occasional sterilization campaigns; stray dog capture and re-homing.

Population Served: Galapagos environment, species, and inhabitants
Areas of Service: Environment / Conservation / ESL

Solid waste management

Volunteer opportunities include: translating literature from Spanish to English; indicating, with GPS, the high risk dumping grounds in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Population Served: Galapagos environment
Areas of Service: Environment / ESL

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