Description

Lack of historical data about Ecuador's marine resources makes very hard to establish the right policies to manage our resources today. The goal of this project this will be to interview old fishermen to recreate the status of past Ecuador marine resources.

In addition, the project will provide environmental education to fishermen's children, about the value of the National Park's natural resources. Hopefully, the local residents will value the Park's resources more if they feel a increased sense of ownership for those resources. Even though the National Park is close to their homes, many of the local residents have never visited the area. Depending on the age of the local school students this project will involve games and costumed presentations relating to the marine resources of the National Park.

Highlights

Eco Volunteer UP Foundation is a non-profit organization which is recognized legally by Ecuadorian Government. We offer volunteers real immersion in the various Ecuadorian ecosystems, and real opportunities for learning and sharing the Ecuadorian cultures, costumes and traditions.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Inquire for more information.

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation in a volunteers house in Puerto Lopez (shared bedrooms, water, and kitchen)
* 3 meals per day (in restaurants or in the volunteer house)
* Volunteer certificate

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Eco Volunteer UP Foundation's Mission Statement

We are a non-profit organization which is legally recognized by the Ecuadorian Government. Volunteers with Eco Volunteer UP have the choice of many worthy programs, such as vulnerable orphanages, institutes for children with disabilities, street children and local indigenous communities. There are volunteer programs located in and around Quito, the capital of Ecuador, as well as programs located in the Cloud Forest and its communities close to Quito, the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Galapagos Islands and other key places around Ecuador. We offer volunteers real immersion in the various Ecuadorian ecosystems, and the unique opportunity for learning and sharing about Ecuadorian cultures, costumes and traditions.