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Environmental Education in the Galapagos

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ORGANIZATION: Intercultural Outreach Initiative

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Design and deliver a school-vacation environmental program in the Galapagos. During their school vacation, about 50 children ages 10-14 of Isla Isabela participate in a day camp sponsored by the National Park. Volunteers are needed to design and plan the program during throughout January, then carry out the program as teachers and counselors in February and March. Support and guidance will be provided by National Park and IOI staff.

Key functions:

1. Become familiar with natural and educational resources of Isla Isabela.
2. In consultation with staff, write programming for 5 weeks of 6 hour days.
3. Programming should be active, rather than classroom-oriented.
4. Act as teacher/counselor to a group of approximately 15 students during the five week program.

Country:

Ecuador

Location:

Isabela, Galapagos

Dates of program:

January - March 2016

Duration of program:

3 months (you may apply already for 2017 as we have this opprotunity every year)

Age requirements:

Adults of both sexes 21+

Qualifications/skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Outdoor Education. Advanced or Native Speaker Spanish skills. Experience working with pre-teen or middle school children.

Cost:

Free accommodation and inter-island transport included as well as visa.

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Educación Ambiental en las Islas Galápagos: Descripción: Diseñar y entregar programa del medio ambiente durante la escuela vacacional en las Islas Galápagos. Durante sus vacaciones de la escuela, cerca de 50 niños entre las edades de 10-14 de Isla Isabela participan en un campamento de día patrocinado por el Parque Nacional. Se necesitan voluntarios para diseñar y planificar el programa en enero, y luego llevar a cabo el programa como los maestros y consejeros durante febrero y principios de marzo. Apoyo y orientación serán proporcionados por personal del Parque y un profesor estadounidense certificada.
Funciones principales: 1. Familiarizarse con los recursos naturales y educativos de la Isla Isabela. 2. En consulta con el personal, escribir programación para 5 semanas de días 6 horas. 3. La programación debe ser activo mas que academico. 4. Actuar como maestro / consejero para un grupo de aproximadamente 15 estudiantes durante el programa de cinco semanas.
Requisitos: Licenciatura en Educación Ambiental o Recreacion al Aire Libre. Bilinguel o nativo en idioma español. Experiencia trabajando con pre-adolescentes o los niños de la escuela intermediaria.

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About Intercultural Outreach Initiative

Location:

2103 Coral Way, operating in the Galápagos Islands, Miami, FL 33145, US

Mission Statement

To provide international education programs that support the education, conservation, and social development of isolated communities by assisting local institutions in sustainably handling the human-environmental intersection.

Description

We strive to help establish ecological sustainability and social stability in our host communities by applying thoughtful assistance and expertise to local needs - financed by educational travel adventures.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
Community
Animals, Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

Fri Jan 01, 2016 - Mon Oct 31, 2016

WHERE

24 mangrove lane (head office)Key Largo, FL 33037

SKILLS

  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Gardening
  • Botany

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21

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