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Tropical Forest Community Project
Ecuador Internship Placement
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- Full-time volunteer
- Internship
- Part-time volunteer
- Volunteer Only
You will be located in a reserve located in the western range of the Andes. Within the
reserve there are over 280 species of birds, and 40 species of mammal. The project
works to preserve the incredible biodiversity of the cloud forest. This is achieved
through a wide range of activities, including reforestation, restoring degraded areas of
the forest, monitoring human activity and conducting environmental education.
The reserve is also striving to become a model of integrated farming where agricultural
practices complement the primary objective of preserving the natural forest.
Combining conservation and agriculture will enable the reserve to promote economic
activities that are environmentally friendly and beneficial for the local inhabitants.
There are three main areas is which volunteers can get involved – conservation, sustainability and social development. A great benefit of this project is that all volunteers live together, yet you can choose the area of work that suits your interests. Conservation - work in the nursery, flora and fauna surveys, constructing and maintaining trails. Sustainability - work in vegetable garden, produce organic pesticides, harvesting and farming duties, food production. Social Development - work in a small village at nursery school, elementary school or health clinic
Work Schedule: As a volunteer you will work for around 7 hours each day, Monday – Friday. Every other Friday off for travel.
Location of Placements: Pichincha Province of Ecuador, 90km from Quito
Lodging: Volunteer house with beautiful view, shared bedroom. Private room with bathroom available for added fee. 3 meals/day - vegetarians
can accommodated. Alcohol is not permitted.
Requirements:
Other Comments:
The maximum number of participants that this organization accepts is 5.
(Note: We don't know if positions are available until you apply.)
Transportation to the park is not included.
Program Fees:
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