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30h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 25
Per day
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- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
Esta cuota se destina a cubrir gastos de alimentación, mantenimiento de los espacios, camas confortables (proporcionamos sábanas, almohadas y mosquiteros), Internet alta velocidad Starlink, herramientas, transporte entre las comunidades de la península Galera - San Francisco.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Permaculture Course
- Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Sep
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Jan
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- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Gain hands-on experience in sea turtle conservation—monitor nesting beaches, protect eggs, and combat plastic pollution. Learn about tropical permaculture and help conserve vital rainforest ecosystems. We are also involved in environmental education activities at local schools. Be part of real impact in a critical biodiversity hotspot.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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26 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 25 Learning about sustainability
- 25 Get in touch with nature
- 25 Developing environmental awareness
- 22 Meeting international travelers
- 22 Practicing Spanish
- 21 Meeting locals
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 25 14. Life below water
- 23 15. Life on land
- 22 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 17 13. Climate action
- 15 4. Quality education
- 14 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 8 5. Gender equality
- 8 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Josie
United States
Visiting the reserve was one of the best decisions I ever made. The hosts, Diego and Andrea are so knowledgeable and so eager to share their beautiful culture with guests. They are incredibly kind, supportive, and flexible. The location is stunning and remote and all the locals are very kind and welcoming. I felt very safe, very welcome, and I learned so much! If you like to learn about nature, do some sustainable volunteer work, immerse yourself in local culture, or explore a new place, I highly recommend this program. I also recommend going for a longer trip.
10 days ago
Yarina
Russia
This is a very calm and beautiful place for those who like to be in nature. I felt like at home, there was a warm friendly atmosphere. The hosts were friendly and tried to share their experience and knowledge. Volunteering on protecting turtle's nests and cleaning the beach was so amazing. There are such beautiful, wild beaches here, I enjoyed every moment! And of course, there were unforgettable moments when baby turtles hatched and made their journey to the ocean. Thanks to working in the garden, I have gained some insights and useful techniques.
14 days ago
Kendrick
Canada
What an extraordinary place this reserve is! Andrea's passion for the reserve is contagious and the conversations with Diego are so interesting. It was my first Worldpackers and I had read that you feel like part of the family when you're there—I can confirm this is absolutely true : delicious meals, kind hosts, and eight loving dogs (special hi to Pelucha!). Days are varied, with activities you'd never do as a traditional tourist, and most importantly, always safe. In just two weeks I experienced so much. An unforgettable adventure, and the hardest goodbye of my travels yet—I'm beyond grateful.
16 days ago
Rob
United Kingdom
I had an incredible time at the reserve which I will never forget. The landscape and the reserve are breathtaking, the hosts inspiring, the local communities fascinating and my fellow volunteers heartwarming. I was there for only a short time but had so many incredible experiences, seeing the migrating whales, helping clear the beaches of plastic and seeing turtles doing their thing, planting, harvesting and visiting a local school. Andrea and Diego are deeply impressive people with their expertise, commitment, vision and hospitality.
28 days ago
Jill
United States
I learned so much from this volunteer experience from both Diego and Andrea. Between Andrea giving us information on the reserve and marine biology and Diego giving us information on local history and agriculture, they are a treasure trove of knowledge. During my time, I was able to learn about the reserve efforts to help the turtles and their nests, see baby sea turtles being rehabilitated, and observe a nesting mother! This area is very safe and calm and in a rural part of Ecuador. The food was also amazing. I highly recommend volunteering here.
29 days ago
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