Environmental Conservation in Ecuador
Location: Ecuador: Ibarra, Quito
Term: Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education
11640 Hwy. 128 Calistoga, CA 94515 United States
Call Us
Phone: 707-431-7265
Fax: 707-431-8479
Description
Volunteers are needed at a cloudforest conservation project in northwest Ecuador. For 25 years traditional farming practices have given way to destructive methods such as the slash-and-burn technique for clearing land. The conservation is trying to improve the quality of life in the local farming communities, using a combination of traditional farming methods and new Agroforestry techniques to maximize crop yields in a sustainable manner.
Volunteers assist with outdoor projects such as tree planting, weeding, creating fire breaks, erosion prevention, nursery development, clearing trails, and there are some possible opportunities for research, environmental education and agroforestry studies.
During the late spring and summer, they have positions working with children and doing environmental education and they periodically run courses in permaculture, nutrition and other related fields for their volunteers and paying guests.
Highlights
This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - Check out our website for more details!
Intern Types
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Sciences
- Agronomy
- Botany
- Development
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Field-Study
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Spanish
- Sustainable Development
- Tourism
- Psychology
- Human Resources
- Food Science and Nutrition
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Agriculture
- Biological Research
- Building Maintenance
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Conservation
- Cutting Wood
- Digging
- Eco-tourism
- Education
- Environment
- Fixing Fences
- Gardening
- Grassroots Organization
- Indigenous Issues
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Organic Farming
- Planting
- Reforestation
- Renovation
- Repairs
- Restoration
- Sanitation
- Solar & Hydro Projects
- Tourism
- Trail Building
- Tree Planting
- Volunteering
- Energy
- Health
- Health Education
- Recreation
- Teaching
- Tutor
- Water
- Childcare/children
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Other
Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- In-Person Interview Required
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 weekPost Services Include
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement
Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.
Year Founded
1993
