Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in Galapagos

Isabela is an unspoilt paradise. Working with the giant tortoises was rewarding. I never imagined they ate so much !! Our accommodation in the volunteer house was excellent and the restaurants served tasty home made meals.

I would recommend this volunteer experience because you get to know the Galapagos and specially Isabela, in a whole different way and meet lovely people while doing so. Howere, for that you get thud insanely expensive so you must consider that you want to spend that money.

I would recommend this volunteer experience with Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI) because you will feel fulfilled by the work you do and you get to visit these beautiful islands with support, so you don't feel lost.

I would recommend this volunteer experience because I found it to be extremely valuable to immerse myself and feel like I'm part of the town . Volunteering at the Center was very rewarding. Love to be able to give back.

I would definitely recomend this volunteer experience because you're in touch with the nature that surrounds us, but it's not clear in the streets. A lot of plastic and at the airport so many controls.

I would recommend this volunteer experience with Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI) to others because you will have the opportunity to meet and work with incredible people and a unique opportunity to work with amazing wildlife.

I would recommed this to others because the feeling of helping this beautiful place is better than I ever could have expected. Words cannot express my gratitude. IOI is doing such an amazing job and with such a friendly staff. The staff at the breeding center care so deply for these beautiful animals. Not only is Isabela beyond beautiful, but the people are so friendly and inviting. So happy to have been a part of this community.

Yes I would recommend this to others because Isabela is such a uniqque place to live and the people here are so welcoming. An amazing month on an amazing island. I really enjoyed my volunteer placement and saw so much wildlife in my free time.

I would recommend this experience to anyone that likes physical labor and care/feeding of these lovely creatures. As a newly retired senior (72) it was an incredible experience to contribute to the program and community.

This program and my time spent in Isabela was truly life changing. The opportunities I had have allowed me to grow as a person both culturally and academically. Isabela will always have a special place in my heart and I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world.

I would recommend this volunteer experience because it was cool to get to know the culture and to work at the tortoise center. It was a great experience and I had a lot of fun! Everyone was super nice and helpful.

I loved my experience with Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI) and I would recommend the program to anyone. The memories and experiences of the Galapagos are for a lifetime, and IOI ensured that we got amazing experiences.

I would recommend this volunteer experience because of short days, lots of free time/options for volunteering. I had an amazing time and enjoyed learning about Galapagos and helping the National Park.

This was so unbelievably enriching to my life. I've learned more about myself and the world around me in the last 3 months than the last 3 years. I'll never forget my time here and will treasure it always. Thank you IOI for an amazing semester!

Yes I would recommend! You know all people allover the world, you live in a beautiful place, in close contact with nature. People are nice and Ecuadorian culture is very interesting. Unforgetable, exciting, impressive, constructive.

I have learned so much in such a short amount of time. IOI has a wonderful study abroad experience tailored to provide opportunities to explore the island, learn about the culture, and grow as an individual. I think this has been the most important experience of my life. I loved every second and would do it all again.

It was certainly exciting, fast-pace, rewarding and a truly once in a lifetime experience. It was one of my favorite trips because we saw a wide array of habitats and wildlife in such a short amount of time.

I admire how involved IOI was in the community and well known the work IOI does in the community. I am very thankful to have gotten to work with an amazing non-profit and believe I have made useful connections for my future career.

I am so grateful I came, it was the best thing I could've done for myself. It was such a time for growing and learning, and if anyone has the chance to come and study abroad they should take it. Thank you Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)!

I would recommend this volunteer experience because you would not experience the island community if you were not part of the local projects. It was an amazing experience being a part of the island. It felt like home and the ability to integrate and enjoy/explore the Galapagos Islands.