There
is a growing trend from all walks of life and all ages from students
to retires coming to Ecuador who have made prior inquiries and
research with their own countries organizations before departing.
The
volunteers of Ecuador have all reported that their help and work
skills are a kind of exchange for learning the rich cultural ins
and outs of the country in comparison to sight seers as well as
coming to know local communities from all aspects. It is essential
that at least basic Spanish levels are acquired before coming
to Ecuador for comprehension and learning further from the local
cultures volunteers often work with. In addition volunteers must
pay for their travel and in most cases something for the rustic
accommodations offered. For examples of job opportunities available
do contact South
American Explorers.
Volunteers
also offer their services at various eco-lodges and with good
backgrounds in field biology can advance their careers significantly
as well as improving their intercommunication skills.
Global
Volunteer Network.-
Volunteer in one of six different research stations throughout
Ecuador. Experience Ecuador's unique ecosystems from the Amazonian
rainforest and high altitude cloud forest, to the Galapagos islands
and coastal mangrove forests. Volunteers may become involved in
research, education, station maintenance, plant conservation,
community development, and sustainable agriculture. Visit our
website for more information and an application form.
Ceiba
Foundation for Tropical Conservation.-
(CFTC), A non-profit organization working in Ecuador to
protect some of
Ecuador’s most pristine habitats. Volunteers are welcome
to assist at "El Pahuma Orchid Reserve", located
one hour west of Quito and at a new dry forest site near Pedernales
(on the Pacific coast). Ceiba foundation offers many opportunities
for those interested in contributing or participating in the conservation
projects and study sites operated by CFTC. By becoming a volunteer
with CFTC you will be given the opportunity to participate in
tropical conservation, community education, nature reserve management
and scientific research. Recent volunteers have contributed to
biological inventories, botanical garden development, rural environmental
education and many other projects. For application instructions,
available positions, volunteer guidelines and conditions.
CENIT.-
Centro de la Niña Trabajadora (Center for the Working Girl)
CENIT, is dedicated to helping working and street children and
their families with a special focus on girls and women. Our non-profit,
non-governmental organization works with our local community and
international volunteers to empower individuals to improve their
quality of life and to serve as agents of change in our society.
We have a daycare center, a primary school, a drop-in tutoring
center, a vocational high school, a street outreach program, an
adult education program and a weekly medical service. We also
offer assistance to volunteers seeking housing and spanish classes
during their stay in Quito. Address: Calle Huacho 150 y Jose Peralta,
El Camal - Quito. Tel:
(593) 2 265-4260. E-mail: contact@cenitecuador.org.
Fundación
Natura.-
Fundación Natura works hard on environmental awareness
and education issues and is based south of Quito. Pasochoa is
set in plush, warm Andean forest where volunteers will work on
reforestation programs, for further information contact Fundación
Natura. Av. República 481 and Almagro, Quito. Tel. 2503367.
Fundación
Jatun Sacha.-
You may participate in Napo's Amazon region on a biological reserve,
Bilsa reserve in the hills of Quinindé or at Guandera higher
up in the Carchi province.
For further details contact Fundación Jatun Sacha. Address:
Pasaje Eugenio de Santillán N34-248 and Maurian, Quito.
Tel. 2432246, Fax: 2453583.
Centro
de Hospederia La Tola/Los Niños Migrantes.- Another
option and placement is with children. This Centro de Hospedería
has an overnight facility for homeless and orphaned children as
well as being an educational center, which gives tuition in different
professions. Volunteers should be available for at least 4 weeks.
For further information contact Padre Baschirotto. Address: Valparaiso
887 and Don Bosco, Quito. Tel. 2581312, Fax: 2223426.
Fundación
Maquipicuna.-
Fundación Maquipicuna also offers conservation of biodiversity,
a natural resources program and also work on reforestation, trail
building, environmental education and in addition do organic gardening
close to Quito for further information contact Bert Witteveen.
Address: Baquerizo Moreno E9-153 and Tamayo, Quito, Tel. 2507200,
Fax: 2507201.
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