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Surf and Help Camp: Marine Biology and Wildlife Conservation (Pacific Coast Ecuador)

Take Part in our Surf and Volunteer Camp and Protect our Oceans.
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to work in one of South America’s favorite surfing locations! “Surf and Help” is a volunteer opportunity conducted by and for surfers, people that want to learn to surf and for anyone who wants to help preserve nature and the ocean’s unique beauty. Join us, help protect our beaches, and keep our ocean clean; help bring our ocean reefs back to life and save endangered giant sea turtles from extinction.

Learn everything about surf, Ecuadorian life and and the precious marine wildlife of the Pacific coast!

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Volunteer Responsibilities

During the mornings you’ll work with your volunteer group. The following are some areas of the project that you may assist with

 

  • Assist the Ecuadorian Ministry for the Environment with the locating, rescuing, and relocating of stranded or injured marine wildlife.

  • Make observations of the sea turtle breeding area and check their nests for eggs.

  • Construct and place wooden boxes to help protect baby sea turtles.

  • Feed animals at the local aquarium, clean/repair their tanks.

  • Occasionally assist with the medical treatment of the animals.

  • Help design books, fliers and posters for kids, in order to help them learn to appreciate how unique and special their environment on the equator is.

  • Co-organize (and maybe conduct) workshops for children and adults related to the topic of protecting nature and the environment.

  • Assist with beach conservation events, build and place signs, construct containers for plastic to be recycled.

  • Project monitoring and reporting.

The exact tasks you will be asked to carry out will depend on the current needs and priorities of the project as determined by the camp manager and Volungo Abroad management. The tasks stated here are therefore examples of some of the possible types of activities you will be asked to do.

Working hours:
As a volunteer, you’ll work on your project 30 hours per week. If you so desire, you are welcome to work more.

Pricing

 

Official Camp dates:

Start dates every 1st/3rd Sunday of the month
€ 1479,00 – 1st month
€ 1429,00 – 2nd month
€ 1379,00 – 3rd month, and after

Individual camp start dates:
+ € 150,00 – Start your placement any Sunday of the month
+ € 250,00 – Chose your own start dates and change them up to 3 times before your trip.*

*Last date change up to 3 weeks before your departure.

Camp Dates:

 

Start Dates:
1st or 3rd Sunday each month.
(Individual arrival dates possible, surplus applies).
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SPECIALS:

Summer Camp Special: FREE WHALE WATCHING SAFARI
Start Date: 1st Sunday of September

Winter Camp Special: FREE XMAS & NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AND NEW YEAR’S NIGHT SURF
Start Date: 1st Sunday of December

Included Services

  • Lodging: in the volunteers‘ dorm at camp (or, for a surcharge, in a bamboo bungalow).

  • Usage of all facilities (incl. a swimming pool, jacuzzi, DVD and TV, WiFi etc.).

  • Group pickup or transport from airport by car and bus.

  • Pre-arrival pack.

  • Welcome dinner (BBQ).

  • Complementary t-shirt.

  • FREE 20 hour Spanish course.

  • FREE 1 week surf course included! Take a course with pros, taught by pros (for beginners, intermediate and experts).

  • FREE whale watching excursion (only during September’s camp).

  • FREE Christmas party (only during December’s camp).

  • FREE New Year’s Eve Dinner (only during December’s camp).

  • Surf and Help Challenge: A surf competition for all levels and a competition on tasks within your area of commitment (only if a minimum of 15 people has been reached).

  • Comprehensive Volungo Abroad Support Packet (see section Additional Information).

  • On-site support through your volunteer coordinator.

  • 24 hour support.

SURF AND VOLUNTEER WITH US!

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