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Amazon Conservation Ecuador
Location: Ecuador: Tena
Program Duration: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Every Monday
WAVA
http://www.workandvolunteer.com
Tower House 67-71 Lewisham High Street London, Lewisham SE13 5JX England
Call Us
Phone: +44 208 297 3278
Description
A unique opportunity to work in the depths of the Amazon Basin, developing new techniques in rain forest conservation and management. The project, located in El Tena, is one of the six stations created by the 'Ecuadorian Foundation for the protection, defense, and conservation of the natural and human environment, investigation and scientific education.
The present size of this reserve is 2,000 hectares. The reserve was established thanks to donations from various individuals and organizations that were concerned by the rapid loss of the tropical Rainforests in the Amazon and the world. The Foundation has two main programs that assist local communities through the preservation of the rainforest:
* The Center for Plant Conservation - which is a center for experimental silviculture, more commonly known as 'woodland management', botanical gardens and agro-forestry extension programs (fruit trees).
* Organic Farming - educational and model farms for communities, seeking to produce alternative food sources as well as income.
** 2-week Spanish Language Course included!
Highlights
On arrival in Quito, you will be met at the airport and taken to your accommodation. Once you have settled in and unpacked, you will receive a 2 day induction, telling you all you need to know about living in Quito and preparing you for your project. To help you ease into your new surroundings, the induction is conducted in English.
Following the induction, you will start your 2-week Spanish courses. This is a 20-hour course, which includes 10 group lessons and 10 private lessons. (4 weeks Spanish course if you stay for 24 weeks in total). Following your language course, you'll be ready to start your volunteering.
The work schedule is very flexible and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to work on a variety of projects. You should expect to work approximately 9.00am to 4.00pm, but this might vary depending on the project you are working on.
The volunteer activities are organized on a weekly basis. A typical week for a volunteer may be:
* 2 days working at the Amazon Plant Conservation Center
* 2 days working at the Organic farm
* 1 day trekking through the rain forest collecting seedlings and seeds for the nursery and the farm
* 1 day may be spent working on miscellaneous projects that arise
* Time will be spent learning local handicrafts in traditional styles
* You will also get some time off to relax and explore your surroundings, including trips to places of interest.
Trips to the local town of Tena will be arranged a couple of times per week.
Travel Types
- Trekking
Qualifications
* Minimum age 18 yrs
* Nature lovers are welcome
* You're healthy and up to doing physical work, flexible and like to work in teams.
* A basic understanding of Spanish is beneficial - remember you will receive 2 weeks tuition at the start of the program.
* International volunteers are welcome.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
From 1,050 GBP
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Community Centers
- Conservation
- Eco-tourism
- Environment
- Organic Farming
- Reforestation
- Social Services, Social Work
- Tourism
- Volunteering
Age Range
18+This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hoursWAVA's Mission Statement
WAVA's Responsible Travel policy is its mission statement. It's not an ideology. It is not a cast-iron set of rigid guidelines and procedures. Rather, it is a spectrum of principles and concepts that promote co-operation and learning not only by those in the London office, but also with all other parties involved - travellers, partners and host communities - ensuring each can mutually benefit. We do our best to understand our travellers' needs, responsibly preparing them to have great experiences, and we produce content that accurately informs our travellers of what they can expect to encounter when abroad.
Year Founded
2010
