Spanish and eco volunteering in the Galapagos Islands

Travel in the Galapagos Islands for a life changing experience !

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Here we are, at 985 km from the Ecuadorian coasts, welcome to the Galapagos islands!

The archipelago with its amazing fauna and flora welcomes you for an eco volunteering program full of adventure.

Your program will take place on San Cristobal island, one of the 48 islands of the Galapagos. National parks, giant turtles, marine reserves and the most unique biodiversity in the world will become your daily life on this island.

Are you a nature lover? Are you interested in eco volunteering?

Then do not hesitate anymore, this program is made for you.

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The Spanish language programme in Ecuador !

Local time in the Galapagos Islands:

The Spanish school in Ecuador:

Ecovolunteering in Galapagos - Globalong

Some international magazines consider it the best Ecuadorian language school and one of the ten best Spanish language schools worldwide. Blessed with colonial architecture, the school is located in the residential area of "La Carolina", where you will find many restaurants, cafés, shopping centres etc. There are 21 classrooms, language lab, library, video library, auditorium, solarium, gym and Internet access costing $ 0.50 for 30 minutes. The school also has a cafeteria where students can have their lunch. This school is recognized by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education and collaborates with the largest university in the country "Universidad Central".

The first days in Ecuador:

Courses start every Monday and you will be greeted at the airport the day before. The first day you will receive information about the school, Quito and the country. After an assessment test followed by a discussion with a counsellor, you will join a class of your level and begin the course. Classes are held in a relaxed atmosphere, often outdoors.

The Spanish courses in Ecuador:

ecovolunteer programme globalong galapagos The school offers intensive Spanish courses at all levels in small groups of a maximum of 5 students. Each week, your level will be assessed and the courses will be tailored to your progress. At the end of your stay, you will get a certificate that will reflect your oral and written level, as well as the number of lessons you have completed. The courses focus on oral and interactive teaching, grammar and writing are also part of the teaching and students will have homework to do every day. The school makes a point that students should become aware of the habits and customs of the country. During the week of the language course, students will stay in a single room with an Ecuadorian host family.

Volunteer programme in Galapagos Globalong We believe this is the best way to get the most out of your course in Ecuador. Breakfast and dinner are taken with the host family, and you have access to a washing machine. These families generally live near the school.

You will have 20 hours per week in groups of 5 people. Classes are taught in the morning and in the afternoon you will have the opportunity to participate in activities organized by the school or visit Quito for yourself. The courses are intensive, combined with activities to practice newly learned vocabulary. Courses start every Monday and you must arrive at your host family the Sunday before classes.

Number of hours per week: 20 Monday to Friday
Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Number of participants per class: 5
Age of participants: Average 25
Duration of the program: 2 to 12 weeks (contact us for longer stays)
Start: Every Monday

The volunteer programme in the Galapagos !

volunteer programme galapagos Globalong proposes volunteer programs in the Galapagos Islands combined with Spanish classes in Quito. Unless you already have a good Spanish level, you need to start your stay with a minimum of 2 weeks of Spanish lessons, and you must commit to a minimum of 4 weeks of volunteering. Volunteering requires flexibility and independence. You must be able to organise your time and be adaptable during your placement, even though the local coordinator is with you before and during your placement.

During the period of Spanish classes, the local coordinator will explain what is expected of you as a volunteer, and you will spend time preparing for this. You can ask questions and have a more detailed overview of the possibilities.

volunteer galapagos islands globalong During your mission, you will be offered basic accommodation with other volunteers on the island. You will share your room and the bathroom (the shower has cold water only). At the biological farm, you will have free access to the kitchen where you can cook the vegetables you will find in the garden. At the biological station, you will get full board.

Useful information to your volunteer programme

Included in Galapagos islands' programme:

Initial membership fee (200 €) enrolment as a member of the GlobAlong Association is valid for a period of 9 years (renewable).

Accommodation :

Laundry once a week

Program, follow-up and customization :

Pick-up at the airport
Help and guidance from our team in Europe before your programme starts
Transfer to the accommodation
Accommodation with a local host family (during your language course)
Accommodation other volunteers during the project
Oral and written language test on the first day
Half board during hte language course, access to a kitchen and vegetable garden on the farm project, full board on the biological station
Introduction and briefing
Customization of your programme
Activities programme and outings (organized by the school)
Access to the school’s infrastructures
Spanish classes
Books and help with homeworks
Access to the school facilities
Activities programme
Outings
Level test every week to see your improvement
7/7 support from the local coordinator
Support from the Globalong team during your entire stay
Personal blog on our network
Advise on how to get a visa (if needed)
Country guide
Traveller’s guide
Certificate of attendance confirming your language level
Organization fees

Not included in Galapagos islands' programme:

Extra outings
Personal expenses
Flights to and from Ecuador
Transfer back to the airport at the end of your stay
Return trip to Galapagos (between 450 and 600 USD depending on the season)
Meals during the project (You can cook your own meals with vegetables from the garden)
Travel and cancellation insurance (mandatory)
Vaccinations (click here for more information)
Visa fees
Wifi