Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in Galapagos

Volunteer at the Galápagos National Park and get the chance to assist at the tortoise breeding center. You will be a member of the research and zookeeping staff. Take responsibility for taking care of and measuring the shells of tortoises for their growth charts, as well as informing tourists of rules and regulations and other necessary tasks at the center, depending on individual skillset.

Requirements for this program are:

- Basic to intermediate level of Spanish

- A genuine passion for animal conservation

- An ability to openly communicate rules and regulations to tourists and follow instructions

- Ability to work independently as well as in a team

- Physical ability to work outdoors with a potentially high allergen, sun, and temperature exposure

IOI encourages all volunteers to stay as long as possible to maximize local and personal benefits. We encourage longer commitments by heavily discounting each additional week. The minimum stay is two weeks, with a maximum stay of three months. All volunteers must arrive in Isabela on Mondays.

Program Highlights

Work eye-to-eye with endangered Galapagos Tortoises.

Receive full room and board, visa, work permit, and inter-island transport.

Stay with a carefully selected host family.

Have breakfasts and dinners with your host family.

Spend 2-12 weeks living and volunteering in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.

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