Description

VentureCo's projects on the Galapagos Islands are helping to repair and conserve the natural habitat so that endemic fauna can thrive.

Our project HQ is on San Cristobal Island where we work in partnership with the Galapagos National Park (GNP) and in consultation with Jatun Sacha. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done: tasks vary from doing site surveys, identifying and counting native species and eradicating introduced plants. We would also like to make links with local schools on San Cristobal Island to help strengthen awareness of conservation issues amongst the young population which is vital for the long-term survival of many endangered species.

It's not all work and no play! Weekends are free to explore some of the sites around San Cristobal Island and the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is never far away for a taste of the local lifestyle.

Highlights

- Get face-to-face with an astonishing array of indigenous wildlife on Darwin's "Enchanted Isles"
- Swim with seals off Santa Cruz's sandy beaches
- Make a tangible contribution to the conservation effort on the world's most important biological "hotspot"
- Enjoy a sail trek around the neighbouring island's of the Galapagos archipelago

Travel Types

• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Environmental Studies
• Nature Tours
• Sailing
• Snorkeling
• Volunteering

Qualifications

No qualifications are required.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,795 USD for 2 weeks.

Program Fees Include:

Project Galapagos is a stand-alone Venture that can be booked on its own or it may be added on to a longer Venture.

Included: All food, accommodation and transport within Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Internal flights Project funding from the VentureCo Trust.

Not included: international flights, travel insurance, visas and travel documents.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers are enthusiastic and motivated team-players, with plenty of initiative and a desire to make a positive contribution to this unique and fragile environment.

Age Range

17-90

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

VentureCo Worldwide's Mission Statement

To travel to adventurous destinations is a privilege: the opportunity to work closely with indigenous communities is a revelation: the experiences you earn and memories you return with will become part of who you are. In 1999, a group of people came together to found a travel company for all those who believe that travelling is about more than simply flying to a foreign country. VentureCo was created out of a need to get under the skin of the cultures we encounter, for those who seek to genuinely understand our world and the part we play in it thorough a spirit of adventure, exploration and cooperation. VentureCo was set up by current directors Mark Davison and David Gordon. A chance conversation between Dave and Mark in a back street ceviche bar in Quito, Ecuador in 1998 gave rise to the idea of combining our experience and creating VentureCo.

Year Founded

1999