Galápagos Place-Based Sustainability & Academic Support Volunteer

Tomas de Berlanga School

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Puerto Ayora, XA, Ecuador

I Want to Help

Details

Available Times:

Weekdays (daytime)

Time Commitment:

Flexible

Commitment Details:

We do not accept volunteers for less than a 50 day commitment. School year: April to February. This is a full or part time volunteer presence. The school day runs from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

Cost:

Fee Required: $0

Cause Areas:

Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Education, Environment & Sustainability, Science & Technology

Benefits:

Language / Cultural Support Available

Good For:

International Volunteers

Participation Requirements:

Background Check

Other Requirements:

Send a proposal of how you can contribute to the school staff, campus or larger Galapagos community.

Description

Galápagos Place-Based Sustainability & Academic Support Volunteer

The Tomás de Berlanga School operates on a progressive, bilingual educational model deeply rooted in Project-Based and Place-Based Learning. We utilize the unique, fragile ecosystem of the Galápagos Islands as an open-air classroom, teaching students to become active stewards of environmental conservation and sustainable development.

We are seeking proactive, passionate volunteers to immerse themselves in our community, supporting local faculty across our full educational spectrum and stepping directly into classroom leadership roles.

Location

On-site

Tomas de Berlanga School in Santa Cruz Island Galapagos

Km. 4.4 Via a Baltra, Puerto Ayora, XA None, Ecuador

Directions

Fly: From Quito (UIO) Guayaquil or Cuenca to Baltra Island (GPS).

Shuttle & Ferry: Take the airport bus to the Itabaca Channel, then cross by ferry to Santa Cruz Island.

Taxi/Bus: Take a white pickup taxi or public bus south down the main highway (Vía a Baltra) toward Puerto Ayora.

Arrive: Get off at Km 4.4 on Vía a Baltra. The Tomás de Berlanga School entrance is located right on the main highway, just before reaching town.

Please fill out this form

Instructions:

Cover Letter or Proposed Project, please include:

Your Contribution: A brief explanation of how you would like to contribute to the school layout (e.g., specific subjects you can assist with, age groups you prefer, or extracurricular clubs you would like to lead), infrastructure improvement for sustainability and how you see yourself impacting the broader Galápagos community.
Availability: Your preferred start and end dates (keeping in mind our April to February academic calendar).
Supporting Materials: Any other materials