-
Flexible Schedule
|
Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Role Overview We dedicate ourselves to conservation and education to help isolated communities grow in a sustainable way - and we need you to help us convey that message! Whether it is getting photographs to accurately depict the work we do or videos of the stunning wildlife on Isabela Island, you will be capturing the essence of our work and disseminating it to our local and international communities, and spreading it to future volunteers, donors, and collaborators to excite them about IOI. At the same time this project is part of a Galapagos Government Council project that seeks to strengthen small, local entrepreneurs so that through the use of social networks they can generate conten and a greater reach of their project. As a volunteer you will help and support local community members and their businesses get their products and message on social media or public by other means (flyers, brochures, etc.). Your responsabilities will greatly depend on your skills and experience, as well as on the needs of IOI and/or the business that you will be working with. Your tasks may include generating footage (photo and film) and text that accurately and meaningfully captures the nature of IOI or the business and its product(s), or perhaps designing a flyer, or social media strategy. The possibilities will vary! Schedule Schedules are based on a 25 hr/week commitment, and can voluntarily be extended to a regular 40hr/work week. Typically Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30AM; and 2:00-4:00. May be subject to change depending on the tasks at hand Requirements Experience in Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please keep in mind you may not be posting directly to these sites. An understanding of camera equipment and Mac or PC Ability to work independently as well as in a team Be a great verbal and written communicator An understanding of social media platforms, blogging, Photoshop, and web-design. What’s Included Cost includes full room and board, work permits, Galapagos visa, local coordination and training at respective facility, local transport, full access to our facilities, National Park certificates, etc. - everything minus personal expenses, travel insurance, and your airfare to Galápagos. Accommodation Accommodation is provided in our fully equipped volunteer housing or by one of our carefully selected host families. These are families who have experience with outside culture and international living through cultural exchange with our students and volunteers. Additionally to providing extra income for housing our students and volunteers, we train these families to be ambassadors in the community in areas such as English, domestic wellbeing, and nutrition. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family. Lunch is provided at your choice of various restaurants in town. You simply sign for your meal and we’ll pick up the bill at the end of the month. For volunteer housing breakfast is not included. Lunch and dinner is provided in your choice of restaurant. Terms We encourage all volunteers to stay as long as possible to maximize local and personal benefit. We encourage longer commitments by heavily discounting each additional week stayed. Minimum of 2 weeks to work on this project.; maximum stay is 3 months. Subsequent permanent hiring possible. All volunteers must arrive to Isabela on Mondays. Please contact us for more info.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
-
Flexible Schedule
|
Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Role Overview As a Ecotourism Volunteer, and according to your specific skills and experience, you will help the Galapagos National Park in tasks related to: The management and monitoring of visitors and visitor sites nearby Puerto Villamil Translation and design of English language visitor information Graphic design for promotional and educational material Running satisfaction questionnaires to visitors from different nationalities Registering tourism related information, as well as generating statistical databases from your surveys Design of maps, signs, canvas, etc. for those volunteers with Acrobat Illustrator design experience IOI nor the park has a computer available for this use so in this case the ideal scenario would be that the volunteer bring their personal laptop with licensed AI (IOI would not be able to take responsibility for any damage to technology that is brought out with the volunteer). This volunteer position is flexible and can be tailored to your skills and interests as well as the park needs. The information collected will help the National Park to make decisions in tourism management that can be crucial for Galapagos wildlife preservation and sustainable long term tourism. Schedule Schedules are based on a 25 hr/week commitment and can voluntarily be extended to a regular 40hr/work week. Typically Monday-Friday 7:30AM-12:30PM. May be subject to change depending on the tasks at hand. Requirements Conversational to Intermediate level of Spanish in order to communicate with fellow workers and visitors. Ability to communicate and act with care and patience. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Flexible schedule that accounts for the day to day needs of working with a local institution. Physical ability to work outdoors with potentially high sun, element, and temperature exposure. Ability to independently collect and register data. What’s Included Cost includes full room and board, work permits, Galapagos visa, local coordination and training at respective facility, local transport, full access to our facilities, National Park certificates, etc. - everything minus personal expenses, travel insurance, and your airfare to Galápagos. Accommodation Accommodation is provided in our fully equipped Volunteer housing or by one of our carefully selected host families. These are families who have experience with outside culture and international living through cultural exchange with our students and volunteers. Additionally to providing extra income for housing our students and volunteers, we train these families to be ambassadors in the community in areas such as English, domestic wellbeing, and nutrition. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family. Lunch is provided at your choice of various restaurants in town. You simply sign for your meal and we’ll pick up the bill at the end of the month. For Volunteer housing breakfast is not included. Lunch and dinner are provided in your choice of restaurant. IOI encourages all volunteers to stay as long as possible to maximize local and personal benefit. We encourage longer commitments by heavily discounting each additional week stayed. The minimum stay is 2 weeks, with a maximum stay of 3 months. All volunteers must arrive to Isabela on Mondays. Please contact us for more info.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
-
Flexible Schedule
|
Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Role Overview The farms of Isabela Island are starting work in greenhouses to optimize production year-round in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. The highland town of Tomás de Berlanga is about 10 miles uphill from the coastal part of town , where IOI headquarters,your accommodations, social life, and the beach are located. Located on the side of Volcano Sierra Negra, the highlands are fertile, lush lands with rich volcanic soil - perfect for agriculture! Volunteers will learn local techniques for sustainable tropical agriculture and will help to create food sovereignty, lower the carbon footprint of island life, lower waste from shipping materials, lowers cost to local consumers, increase local income, and increase the nutritional content of the food available in Isabela. Schedule Our schedules are based on 30 hrs/week. It is about a 30-minute bus ride up to the highlands at 7:00am and the bus leaves the highlands around 2:30pm. After you arrive back to Isabela at 3:00pm you will have the rest of the day to explore, adventure, or rest on the beach. You can enjoy food at one of the local restaurants or spend the afternoon playing volleyball, hanging out with your host family (if you choose) or watching the sunset from the beach. Requirements Conversational+ level of Spanish is ideal. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Flexible schedule that accounts for the day to day needs of working with a local institution. Physical ability to work outdoors with potentially high sun, element, and temperature exposure. Volunteers will be provided with materials they need. What’s Included Cost includes full room and board, work permits, Galapagos visa, local coordination and training at respective facility, local transport, full access to our facilities, National Park certificates, etc. - everything minus personal expenses, travel insurance, and your airfare to Galápagos. Accommodation Accommodation is provided in our fully equipped Volunteer housing or by one of our carefully selected host families. These are families who have experience with outside culture and international living through cultural exchange with our students and volunteers. Additionally to providing extra income for housing our students and volunteers, we train these families to be ambassadors in the community in areas such as English, domestic wellbeing, and nutrition. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family. Lunch is provided at your choice of various restaurants in town. You simply sign for your meal and we’ll pick up the bill at the end of the month. For Volunteer housing breakfast is not included. Lunch and dinner are provided in your choice of restaurant. IOI encourages all volunteers to stay as long as possible to maximize local and personal benefit. We encourage longer commitments by heavily discounting each additional week stayed. The minimum stay is 2 weeks, with a maximum stay of 3 months. All volunteers must arrive to Isabela on Mondays. Please contact us for more info.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
-
Flexible Schedule
|
Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Role Overview As the Galapagos Tortoise Center conservation volunteer, you will work with the Galapagos National Park as a member of the staff at the Tortoise Breeding Center. This will include: Feeding and caring for the tortoises, as well as maintaining their enclosure. Assisting the zoo keepers. Working directly with the public to educate tourists by informing them of the rules and regulations designed to keep the tortoises safe and the habitats intact. Schedule Schedules are based on a 25 hr/week commitment, and can voluntarily be extended to a regular 40hr/work week. Typically Monday-Friday 7:30AM-12:30PM. May be subject to change depending on the tasks at hand. Requirements Basic to intermediate level of Spanish. A genuine passion for animal conservation. An ability to openly communicate rules and regulations to tourists as well as follow instructions. - Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Flexible schedule that accounts for the day to day needs of working with a local institution. Physical ability to work outdoors with potentially high sun, element, and temperature exposure. What’s Included Cost includes full room and board, work permits, Galapagos visa, local coordination and training at respective facility, local transport, full access to our facilities, National Park certificates, etc. - everything minus personal expenses, travel insurance, and your airfare to Galápagos. Accommodation Accommodation is provided in our fully equipped Volunteer housing or by one of our carefully selected host families. These are families who have experience with outside culture and international living through cultural exchange with our students and volunteers. Additionally to providing extra income for housing our students and volunteers, we train these families to be ambassadors in the community in areas such as English, domestic wellbeing, and nutrition. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family. Lunch is provided at your choice of various restaurants in town. You simply sign for your meal and we’ll pick up the bill at the end of the month. For Volunteer housing breakfast is not included. Lunch and dinner are provided in your choice of restaurant. Terms We encourage all volunteers to stay as long as possible to maximize local and personal benefit. We encourage longer commitments by heavily discounting each additional week stayed. Minimum stay is 2 weeks; maximum stay is 3 months. All volunteers must arrive to Isabela on Mondays. Please contact us for more info.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
-
Flexible Schedule
|
Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Role Overview As the Community English Education Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work with students, teachers, government workers, and/or community members, depending where the most need is at the time of your placement. In this program you will have the choice between formal and applied teaching opportunities that include: Assisting classroom English teachers with classroom management, lesson planning, and leading activities. Teaching focus groups, for example teaching job-related language skills to naturalist guides, English teachers, and biodiversity protection officers in their work setting. Helping to design and run continuing education programs for community members to practice conversational English. Schedule Schedules are based on a 25 hr/week commitment. Typically Monday-Friday 7:00AM -12:00PM Exact times may be subject to change depending on the tasks at hand. Time for preparation is in the afternoons. Requirements Intermediate level of Spanish in order to communicate with co-workers and students. A genuine passion for children’s education, and their well-being. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Energetic, creative, and enthusiastic nature that stimulates the learning environment What’s Included Cost includes full room and board, work permits, Galapagos visa, local coordination and training at respective facility, local transport, full access to our facilities, National Park certificates, etc. - everything minus personal expenses, travel insurance, and your airfare to Galápagos. Accommodation Accommodation is provided in our fully equipped Volunteer housing or by one of our carefully selected host families. These are families who have experience with outside culture and international living through cultural exchange with our students and volunteers. Additionally to providing extra income for housing our students and volunteers, we train these families to be ambassadors in the community in areas such as English, domestic wellbeing, and nutrition. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family. Lunch is provided at your choice of various restaurants in town. You simply sign for your meal and we’ll pick up the bill at the end of the month. For Volunteer housing breakfast is not included. Lunch and dinner are provided in your choice of restaurant. IOI encourages all volunteers to stay as long as possible to maximize local and personal benefit. We encourage longer commitments by heavily discounting each additional week stayed. The minimum stay is 2 weeks, with a maximum stay of 3 months. All volunteers must arrive to Isabela on Mondays. Please contact us for more info.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
