Course Description
a typical day on this gap project
Volunteer at a wildlife rescue centre in the jungle of Ecuador! The rescue shelter is home to various species of native Ecuadorian wild animals that have been abused, injured or neglected. Animals are released whenever possible, but this sanctuary is home to animals that cannot be released as well. Typical tasks include preparing food, feeding the animals and cleaning enclosures.
Your Schedule at a Glance (Two-week commitment is recommended):
Arrival Day, Saturday: Arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). You will be picked up at the airport and taken to the volunteer house in Quito.
Day 1, Sunday: Sunday will be a free day to explore Quito.
Days 2-6, Monday-Friday: During your introduction week, you will spend the mornings attending Spanish classes for four hours, and the rest of the day exploring and doing fun, organized activities.
Day 7, Saturday: Mountain bike tour of Cotopaxi Volcano.
Day 8, Sunday: Transfer to Puyo.
Days 9-13, Monday-Friday: rewarding volunteer work.
Days 14-15, Saturday-Sunday: Weekends are mostly free, apart from a few morning chores.
Remaining Weeks: The remaining weeks will follow a similar schedule of volunteering Monday-Friday and having Saturday-Sunday mostly free. Departure is on Saturday.
Please note: Those joining for just one week will skip the first week of Spanish immersion in Quito. The arrival day is still Saturday, with one night in Quito. These volunteers will travel to the project site on Sunday and begin the volunteer work right away.
Would you be a good fit?
the requirements for this course
*Basic level of English
*Motivation to work with animals
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your gap year
Accommodations, most meals, airport pick-up, 24/7 support from GoEco & the local team, certificate of completion upon successful program completion ( must be requested).
