Ecological Reserve Galera, Ecuador

5.0
(26 reviews)26

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This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
26 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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This host has received 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Learn about sustainability
25 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature
25 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

32h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Sep
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Stay at least
30 days

The Experience

¿Te apasiona la conservación? Punta Tortuga Wildlife Conservation busca coordinador/a de voluntarios para liderar actividades protegiendo tortugas marinas y su hábitat mediante monitoreo, conservación de playas y educación ambiental. También trabajamos en conservación de bosques y permacultura. Buscamos a alguien comprometido, responsable, con habilidades sociales y manejo de grupos. Fundamental hablar inglés/español y amar la naturaleza.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish and Fluent English
  • Over 23 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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26 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Ecological Reserve

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

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

United States

5

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

Russia

5

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

Canada

5

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

United Kingdom

5

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

United States

5

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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