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International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) Conservation Marketing and Social Media in the Galapagos Islands (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Galapagos, Ecuador
  • Program Terms: Fall, Fall I, Fall II, Fall III, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Semester I, Semester II, Spring, Spring Break, Spring I, Spring II, Spring III, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter, Winter Break
  • Program Sponsor: International Volunteer HQ 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Advertising, Advertising & Design, Communication, Communication Design, Communications, Communications & Journalism, Creative Writing, Design, Environmental Studies, Film & Video Editing, Graphic Design, Journalism, Marketing, Mass Communications, Photography, Photojournalism, Public Relations, Service Learning, Spanish, Sustainability, Writing
Program Type: Volunteer Abroad
Program Description:
IVHQ Galapagos Marketing
Join International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the Conservation Marketing and Social Media volunteer project in the Galapagos Islands.
 
Program Information

International Volunteer HQ’s Conservation Marketing & Social Media project is a unique opportunity for you to help promote the conservation and sustainable development activities being carried out on the ground in the Galapagos National Park. You’ll gain invaluable digital marketing and social media experience, while contributing towards worthy environmental causes that will ultimately help protect the fragile ecosystems in the Galapagos region.

Most volunteers will be accommodated in a homestay with a local family, but there is also the option of a small volunteer house.

This program has start dates every Monday throughout the year and ranges from 2-12 weeks.

Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available on our website.
 
Your Impact

Social media is an important tool for sharing information to the world to help boost the conservation work taking place in the Galapagos as well as keeping past participants updated on the progress of work they have helped with. One objective of the project is to support, through actions on social networks, the sharing of information, promotion of protection, conservation and sustainable development activities managed and carried out by the local team and volunteers, as well as by their partners.

Additionally, our local team has partnered with the Galapagos Government Council to help strengthen small entrepreneurs and businesses locally. Some of the local organizations they work with include eco-tourism agencies, restaurants, farms, and small family businesses. In this capacity, volunteers will have the unique opportunity to support these local community members and businesses to generate content which allows their products and messages to have a greater reach within Ecuador, and further afield.

As a social media volunteer, you will be responsible for generating and creating content in images and video, as well as texts (blogs and online posts) that describe, share and add value to the presence of our projects, both locally and internationally.

Volunteer work duties may vary but generally include:
  • Support the local team with the development of social medial content
  • Take photos/record videos of activities
  • Create informative and fun social media content using photos, videos, and appropriate captions and hashtags
  • Implement, in collaboration with the local teams staff, a communication plan in social networks (Due to the strict rules associated with what content can be published, you will not be able to use this content for personal use.)
 
Program Highlights

IVHQ’s Galapagos programs are available year-round, starting every Monday.

IVHQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

You’ll be joining a global network of 127,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more, through our School of Record partnerships with University of Montana and Warren Wilson College, that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
 
How to Apply

Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the IVHQ website.
  • Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 12 weeks.
  • Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
  • Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
 
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