Assistant in a Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
Highlights
- Work eye-to-eye with endangered Galapagos Tortoises by becoming a member of the research and zookeeping staff.
- During nesting season, control of nesting areas and transfer of eggs to articial incubators.
- Work directly with the public to educate tourists about giant tortoises.
- Assist in necessary corrective and preventative maintenance to the facilities of the Breeding Center and surrounding areas.
- Spend 2-12 weeks living and volunteering in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.
- Work eye-to-eye with endangered Galapagos Tortoises by becoming a member of the research and zookeeping staff.
- During nesting season, control of nesting areas and transfer of eggs to articial incubators.
- Work directly with the public to educate tourists about giant tortoises.
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Over het programma
Work with national park staff in tortoise care, from new babies to adults. Work with public education of visitors to the Breeding Center.
Role Overview
Since the discovery of the Galapagos Islands, giant tortoises have been exploited by almost every group of people who have visited (whalers, pirates, and scientists), as well as the people who live there. Between 100,000 to 200,000 giant tortoises were removed and killed in two ...
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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.
After breakfast with your homestay family or in our volunteer housing, you will start ...
Vrijetijdsactiviteiten
In Galapagos you can live a Pacific Island life. This means you can choose between a lot of free time activities including surfing, soccer, beach volley, etc.
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Gegevens over jouw aankomst
Arrivals are on Mondays and departures are on Saturdays or Sundays. Project staff will pick you up and drop you off on these days. Please ensure this works with your travel plans.
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IOI - Empowering Galapagos
NGO - opgericht in 2006
Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Monique
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