Volunteer : Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands

Global Nomadic; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A volunteer organization offers a role focused on sustainable agriculture in the Galapagos Islands. This entry-level position involves maintaining seedbeds, designing permaculture systems, and contributing to food security initiatives. Ideal for those eager to gain hands-on experience while living with a local family. Opportunity available for a minimum of 4 weeks with support for research and career advancement.

Benefits

Accommodation and food included

Orientation and project activities support

Research and dissertation support

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring interest in sustainable agriculture.
• Basic knowledge of the Galapagos ecosystem is beneficial.
• Willingness to adapt to living with a local host family.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vegetable seedbeds and assist with seed germination.
• Design and construct permaculture systems.
• Support marketing and social media efforts.

Job description

Volunteer : Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands

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About the Organization

Location : Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Duration : Minimum 4 weeks

Start Dates : Monthly, please inquire when applying.

Cost : $500 for the first week + $350 per additional week

Fee Includes : All food, accommodation, pre-departure and in-country support, orientation, and project activities.

Does Not Include : Flights, airport pickup, travel insurance, personal expenses, visas, vaccinations.

Benefits

• Learn sustainable agricultural methods from experts.
• Contribute to food security, soil conservation, and ecosystem regeneration.
• Gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing sustainable and permaculture systems.
• Live with a local host family and build meaningful relationships.
• Research and dissertation support available upon request.

Note : This opportunity aims to provide contacts and experience to advance your career. You will assist alongside staff, not replace them. Click the APPLY button to submit your application and ask questions.

Introduction

The Galapagos Islands are renowned for their biodiversity, hosting species like Galapagos penguins and giant tortoises. Challenges include food insecurity, reliance on imports, invasive species, and lack of native seed preservation.

This internship offers collaboration with a farm pioneering autonomous, resilient, chemical-free, regenerative, and profitable agriculture in the Galapagos. It is also an agro-ecology school and hosts the first local seed bank of edible native species.

Potential Activities

Maintain vegetable seedbeds and assist with seed germination and seed bank management.

Design and construct permaculture systems and garden maintenance.

Reforest native plants and conduct research on water conservation, soil health, pest control, etc.

Support marketing and social media efforts.

Language exchange with staff and community members (English / Spanish).

Note : Details may change; check the Global Nomadic website for updates when applying.

Additional Details

Seniority level : Entry level

Job function : Research, Training, and Science

Industries : Environmental Services and International Trade and Development

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