Renewable Energy Volunteer Internship (In-Person & Online)

My name is David Doyle, I am from Ireland and I have a degree in electrical engineering. All my life I have always wanted to do voluntary work and help people who are less fortunate then me, along with this I have also wanted to visit and explore South America. So, when I discovered Ecoswell I knew it was a golden opportunity to achieve both as well as gaining valuable work experience in my career field. My main task with EcoSwell was to construct a solar water distiller and test its operation. ...

My experience at EcoSwell was incredible. I learned so much, met awesome people, and was able to experience a completely new and unfamiliar place and culture. The sense of community at Ecoswell was strong; we all lived in the same house so everyone was always working together and having interesting and eye-opening conversations. The Directors were almost always available to discuss any questions about projects or tell stories about EcoSwell's past or teach us about the community and Peruvian cul...

This experience was truly career-defining and made me rethink my lifestyle and my values. I don't use those words lightly but EcoSwell has definitely won them. I enjoyed living at the EcoHouse for 3 months and have many amazing things to say about EcoSwell. I had the amazing opportunity to develop a wind turbine project. As a result, i obtained plenty of experience as an engineer and I still wow many employers with my story. Additionally, I learned how to live a sustainable life from a health an...