Come, help, know, travel and learn in one of the most beautiful and interesting islands in the world. Ven, ayuda, conoce, viaja y aprende en una de las islas mรกs hermosas e interesantes del mundo.
It consists of 13 islands, 17 islets and 47 rocks, which makes a surface area of 7964 km. They were annexed to the territory of Ecuador in 1832 by General Jose Villamil. These islands were discovered in 1535 by the Spanish Bishop Tomas de Berlanga, who lost his path in his journey from Panama to Callao. They are located 1000 km from the coast following the equator line, and about 1600 km from Panama Canal. Undoubtedly the most interesting geographic feature of these islands is the weather. Teodoro Wolf said, and with much justice that “the climate of the Galapagos Islands is one of the healthiest and most agreeable in the world” with an average between 17 º and 22 º, it has had fame because its wild life inspired Charles Darwin's "theory of evolution”. The most abundant animal that arouses more curiosity are the reptiles, the most popular are the turtles or Galapagos, the archipelago is named like that due to their presence. You can also see iguanas, penguins, blue-footed boobies and cute and fantastic sea lions, species that are characterized by their gentleness and the total absence of the instinct to flee from the man, a unique experience you’ll never forget.
Volunteers are received since the age of 18. To be a volunteer and participate in our programs you do not need prior experience, just enthusiasm and willingness to learn. The exception is our medical program with the Red Cross where it is necessary to have experience and a title. Most Ecuadorians speak only Spanish, so it is recommended to take Spanish classes at least 2 weeks in our school with trained instructors in a friendly atmosphere. For volunteers interested in participating in the program of the Red Cross is indispensable a high level of Spanish as the language required in their work. Also access to our special discounts for those who come as volunteers.
The volunteer must have the following requirements to participate in our programs. Necessary documents with the application by e-mail: • Visa, if you are staying more than three months • Round trip ticket confirmation In Quito you need: • Copy of passport. • Two photographs • Copy of title / CV • Copy of insurance documents • Criminal Record
Environmental volunteering The eco-volunteer program and internships at the South American Language Center in Galapagos allows university students and professionals to have a very motivating experience working in a place of great biological importance, safe, natural beauty, in projects that seek to get sustainable development of people together with the sustainable conservation of the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands represent not only a living laboratory of evolution, also a social laboratory.
Requirements for participation in the program: 1. - Fill out volunteer application form for interns, volunteers and postgraduate students. 2. - Cover Letter, expressing particular interest and motivation. 3. - A medium-resolution digital photography on the paper of the applicant. 4. - Curriculum Vitae. All documents can be sent electronically to:
As a volunteer for South American Language Center, the volunteer has the opportunity to get involved in existing initiatives, create your own project or make a research for your thesis. Our long-term projects include environmental education campaigns, organic agriculture, ecological restoration, public participation, rural extension, among others. As a volunteer you don’t have to come with a specific project already developed. You can develop your project once you’re in Galapagos and learn about development in the islands. However, it is important for you to identify your interests and decide in which area you want to work. To participate, you must have the motivation to learn more and contribute to sustainable development in the Galapagos Islands.
info@southamerican.edu.ec Applicants will be notified when such people approve for the program. Then, they must fulfill the following steps: 1 .- Sign volunteer or intern contract 2. - Apply for a visa in their origin country if they wish to stay longer than three months. We will help with required documents. 3. - Send A copy of the passport. 4. - Send a copy of medical and life insurance.
ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERING COST 1 WEEK 2 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 4 WEEKS 5 WEEKS 6 WEEKS 7 WEEKS 8 WEEKS THE PROGRAM INCLUDES - Support and documentation. - Management of volunteer placement. - Orientation and training on arrival. - Arrival transfer from the airport. - 1 night lodging in Quito. - Transfer to the airport to travel to Galapagos. - A coordinator who will accompany you to your place of work on the first day. - Overnight Saturday and Sunday in Galapagos. - A coordinator for weekend tours if you're interested. - Supervision during the stay. - Support 24 hours 7 days a week. - Certificate of attendance and participation. Not included: -International Flight. -Roundtrip ticket to Galapagos. -National Park entrance fee ($ 110) -Insurance.
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Environmental Volunteering Schedule
1.-Picking-up on the airport by a person from the institute. 2.-Transportation to the family or the hotel to spend the night 3.-Transportation to the airport for going to Galรกpagos (if not taking Spanish classes) 4.-Pick-up in Galรกpagos airport and transportation for once to the place where you will do the volunteering 5.-Agriculture and ecological work projects from Monday to Friday meals and living included. 6.- On weekends, lodging in a comfortable hotel of Santa Cruz with a properly equipped kitchen so that the volunteer can prepare his/her meals 7.- Support and facilitation so that the volunteer can take advantage of the weekend and get to know the Galรกpagos Islands by means of tours 8.- On the last day, transportation to the airport for the return to Quito
Medical Volunteers This program allows doctors, nurses and senior year students of medicine, requiring and internship, to participate in the Red Cross or a Hospital located in Galapagos and provide valuable quota for the improvement of health among the local population. This voluntary, it is necessary that the student has the qualifications required to participate in medical programs and also a high level of Spanish that allows you to communicate, since the vast majority don´t speak English. The South American Language Center will help you with its special discount program for volunteers, so you get the ideal level that allows you to perform your volunteer work smoothly. Requirements for participation in the program: 1. - Fill out volunteer application form, interns and postgraduate students. 2. - Letter of intent, expressing particular interest and motivation. 3. - A medium-resolution digital photography or paper of the applicant. 4. - Curriculum Vitae.
All documents can be sent electronically to: info@southamerican.edu.ec Applicants will be notified when approved for the program. Then, they must meet the following steps: 1. - Sign volunteer or intern contract 2. - Apply for a visa in their country of origin if they wish to stay longer than three months. South American Language Center will help with required documents. 3. - A copy of the passport. 4. - Send a copy of medical and life insurance.
Medical Volunteering Cost 457 1 WEEK 772 2 WEEKS 1087 3 WEEKS 1402 4 WEEKS 1717 5 WEEKS 2032 6 WEEKS 2347 7 WEEKS 2662 8 WEEKS
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES - Support and documentation. - Management of volunteer placement. - Orientation and training on arrival. - Arrival transfer from the airport. - 1 night lodging in Quito. - Transfer to the airport to travel to Galapagos. - A coordinator who will accompany you to your place of work on the first day. - Accommodation in a hotel in Galapagos. - A coordinator for weekend tours if you're interested. - Supervision during the stay. - Support 24 hours 7 days a week. - Certificate of attendance and participation.
Not included: -International Flight. -Roundtrip ticket to Galapagos. -National Park entrance fee ($ 110) -Insurance
Medical Volunteering Schedule
1. Picking-up on the airport by a person from the institute. 2. Transportation to the family or the hotel to spend the night. 3. Transportation to the airport for going to Galรกpagos (if not taking Spanish classes) 4. Pick-up in Galรกpagos airport and transportation for once to the place where you will do the volunteering 5. Job in the Red Cross or the hospital in the medicine area in which the volunteer has applied by means of the previously done application. 6. Work for 5 days from 9:00 to 17:00 (with one hour pause for lunch) 7. Lodging during the volunteering time in a comfortable hotel of Santa Cruz with a properly equipped kitchen so that the volunteer can prepare his/her meals 8. Support and weekend tour facilitation so that the volunteer can get to know the wonderful Galapagos Islands, if that`s the idea. 9. On the last day, transportation to the airport for the return to Quito