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Über das Projekt
Galapagos tortoises are the largest tortoises in the world and are among the longest-lived reptiles. They can live up to 170 years, although the average is over 100 years. In terms of size, tortoises can be found that are more than one and a half meters long and weigh up to 400 kg.
- Extensive research and surveys to protect and expand the station’s nesting areas
- Feeding and caring for the animals
- Explore the natural and animal world of the Galapagos in your free time
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Description
For many years traders and sailors hunted the turtles. An estimated 250,000 of them lived on the islands. Today there are only 15,000 turtles left in the wild. They have been classified as “endangered” since 1970 and are protected by the Ecuadorian government. Invasive species have put a strain on the natural ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands including the giant tortoises. This project helps to protect the tortoises as well as their environment and is therefore a combination of animal and nature conservation.
They rest for an average of 16 hours a day and can survive for up to a year without food and water. Galapagos tortoises are vital to the islands’ ecosystem as they spread plant seeds with their droppings.
Typical tasks in the project:
- Carrying out extensive research and surveys to protect and expand the station’s nesting areas
- Control and removal of non-native flora that is harmful to the turtles
- Helping with the care of the tortoises – feeding, cleaning, etc.
- During your volunteer work in Ecuador you can discover a cheerful culture. For travelers with little knowledge of the language we recommend taking a language course in advance. The language course can be completed in advance in Quito.
Services
- participation to a non-profit project
- transfer from San Cristóbal airport to the host family/volunteer accommodation
- local accommodation in a host family or volunteer accommodation
- arranging all paper work for volunteer work in Ecuador
- a travel agency can support you with flight bookings
- English and Spanish speaking support on site
- permanently conctact via whatsapp or e-mail
- information material for the project and Ecuador
- certificate
Living arrangements
Accommodation: During your time in the turtle project in Ecuador you will live with a host family or in volunteer accommodation with full board.
Meals: 3 typical meals per day
Typical day in a project
A typical day in the project starts around 7 am and ends around 4 pm and 5 pm. You have a 1-1/2 hour lunch break and support the project for a 5-day week. As a volunteer you help between 4-6 hours a day.
Extras
Language course in Quito, Ecuador
Echte Geschichten, echte Erlebnisse
Wir sorgen dafür, dass wir unseren Reisenden die bestmögliche Unterstützung und einen guten Einblick in die neue Kultur bieten können. Projekte im Ausland bieten dir eine einmalige Gelegenheit, ein neues Land und deinen Traumjob kennenzulernen.
Ecuador - Country Information
EEcuador - the country in the northwest of South America offers a lot: from the Amazon jungle, volcanic landscapes, rainforest, palm-lined beaches to the breathtaking Galapagos Islands. A trip to the Galapagos Islands with their special animal species is guaranteed to leave lasting memories. If you're lucky, you'll see one of the famous giant tortoises on your trip.
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FAQ
FAQ
All programs can be booked with friends. If you would like to book a program as a group, we recommend that you enquire in advance. Each person must book the project individually.
Ideal for all programs are at least three months in advance. In principle it is also possible for us to place short-term applicants (volunteering and language study travel) in Ecuador.
Ecuador is a safe country and the people are very friendly and warmhearted. In big cities, as in every big city in the world, there is petty crime. When travelling, the following things should be taken into account: always keep an eye on valuables, always keep your hand luggage on your lap in buses, and at night you should not travel by bus or withdraw money from ATMs. Up-to-date information on the situation can be found at the Embassy or Foreign Office.
Please note that in Ecuador all electronic devices can only be used with an adapter. They are available in many electronics stores.
In principle, no language course is mandatory in advance. However, depending on the volunteering program, certain levels of the language of your destination country may be required to complete the project. We would be happy to advise you individually on your chosen project.
Depending on the program, we work with host families in the vicinity or there are volunteer houses at the project site.
For all programs you have to be covered by foreign health insurance. We will be happy to help you find a suitable insurance policy.
During the language school and in the volunteering projects, you will always have a direct contact person to help you with any problems. Of course you can also always contact us.
Insurances
Before you set off for Ecuador, you should always take out travel health insurance, accident insurance, emergency insurance, liability insurance and, if possible, luggage insurance.
over 3 months
International health insurance for long-term trips
When you book a trip, you can conveniently book your international insurance with our insurance partner here. The international health insurance for long-term trips is particularly popular with our interns. This is particularly interesting for stays of more than 3 months. For all information, individual calculation and quick and easy booking, please click on the button on the right. Recommendation: Book comfort cover at a reasonable price and enjoy even more security*.
less than 3 months
All-round carefree protection
For travelers going abroad for a shorter period, less than 90 days, our partner offers a very good all-round carefree protection. For all information, individual calculation and easy booking, click on the button on the right.
*All insurance information and liability can be found on the website of our insurance partner. Please note that Jamso Trainee cannot accept any liability for the completeness and accuracy of linked pages. This is the responsibility of the respective insurance provider.
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