Join International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the Giant Tortoise Conservation volunteer project in the Galapagos Islands.
 
As a Giant Tortoise Conservation volunteer, you’ll get to learn more about these spectacular creatures, while helping care for them at a breeding center that aims to protect and preserve giant tortoise populations in the Galapagos. You’ll also help raise awareness of environmental issues and conservation activities by interacting with visitors, local guides, and park rangers.

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.
 
As part of the center’s staff team, volunteer’s responsibilities will include feeding and caring for the giant tortoises, as well as maintaining and conditioning the center and the facilities that the tortoises inhabit. In addition to tasks directly related to giant tortoises, volunteers will support the rest of the staff in other tasks that are considered priority in the center.

An important part of the volunteer work will be the interaction and coordination of visitors to the center, to ensure that the tortoises remain safe, as well as education and awareness about the work at and objectives of the center, the Galapagos National Park and the environmental problems and conservation facing this tortoise species.

Volunteer work duties may vary but generally include:

• Care and feeding of the giant tortoises of the Breeding Center
• Support in cleaning the center
• Education and interaction with tourists / students
• Practice of conversational English with the guides of the reserve

 
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.
 
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.