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With the exception of our own Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative volunteer program, Galapagos Conservancy does NOT coordinate any other volunteers in the Islands. However, there are a number of organizations through which you may inquire how to volunteer your time. Please note that GC is not associated with any of these programs, and you will need to contact those organizations directly for information:
- The Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) recruits volunteers with skills and experience related to its scientific programs and administrative and fundraising needs. Most volunteers are based at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz island, although some assignment sites may be on San Cristóbal or Isabela Islands.
- The Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) manages a volunteer program, coordinated by the Department of Conservation and Sustainable Development at the GNP headquarters in Santa Cruz, which recruits volunteers to learn about, participate in, and contribute directly to the management activities of the Park.
There are other volunteer opportunities available in the Galapagos Islands, which may be found via a web search or through Idealist.org.
Volunteers build a water tank from recycled bottles in Galapagos.
Latest News
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Giant Tortoise Census on Darwin Volcano Indicates Ecosystem Recovery
11.25.19 November 25, 2019 A healthy population of growing giant tortoises, large numbers... More >
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Twenty Baby Tortoises Hatch at the Santa Cruz Breeding Center
11.20.19 November 20, 2019 Twenty baby tortoises of the Espa ola Island (Chelonoidis... More >
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Park Repatriates 109 Young Tortoises to Pinzón and Santiago
11.07.19 November 6, 2019 Rangers from the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD)... More >
Latest Blog Posts
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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Darwin Volcano Tortoises, Part I
By Wacho Tapia, Director of the Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative. Leer... More >
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Night adventures in the Enchanted Isles: In Search of Galapagos Short-Eared Owls on Floreana Island
By Paula A. Casta o, Island Restoration Specialist and Wildlife Veterinarian... More >
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The Invasive Paper Wasp Nuisance in Galapagos
By Mariana Bulgarella & Phil Lester of Victoria University of Wellington,... More >
