Volunteer in Ecuador - Mission Trip to Ecuador

Trip Details:

Sender:	Global Volunteer Network
Title:	Volunteer in Ecuador
Description:	All volunteers will participate in maintenance and development of the infrastructure of these stations, as well as the activities listed below. Volunteers are not tourists and are expected to work full days like all other employees of the station. Interns should be able to undertake strenuous and sometimes tedious labor in a hot tropical climate under primitive living conditions. The following activities are available in the Ecuador reserves, although what is available varies between reserves and some activities are dependent on season. Plant Conservation: collecting seeds, reforestation, medicinal plant garden development, nursery work, and clearing areas of invasive species. Community Work: teaching English in local schools, environmental education and community visits. Sustainable Income Generation: implementation of sustainable agriculture and aquaculture projects, crafts and agro-forestry. Supporting Local Research: assisting in collecting data for local research Wildlife: monitoring projects with birds and bears.
Dates:	Ongoing
Length of Trip:	2 weeks - 24 weeks
Country:	Ecuador
Region:	South America

Team Description: (how many people can come)	This can vary between 2 and 45 each month on any one reserve. Amazon, Bilsa and Guandera are able to take the most volunteers. The reserves are busiest between June and August.
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Requirements: (age, abilities, qualifications)	* Be 18 years or over * Have no major health problems * Be moderately fit * Be proficient in English or Spanish; for the Tsuraku reserve, volunteers require a basic level of Spanish *Although there are no restrictions on the nationality of volunteers that wish to participate in this program, you need to be able to obtain your Entry Visa independent of the volunteer organisation.
Cost: (travel expenses, room & board...)	see our website www.volunteer.org.nz