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The Intillacta Day Care Centre belongs to the National Network of Day Make a difference at leading conservation projects in Ecuador. The
Care Centres of Ecuador, and is located in the Amazon Basin. The day country boasts two beautiful reserves in the cloud forest, both of which
care centre charges very low fees so that underprivileged families can work to preserve the tropical forest and the wildlife that lives within it.
benefit from its services, but this means that it is extremely under- This is the perfect opportunity to see the region’s amazing biodiversity
funded. In fact, the ‘mamacitas’ (mothers of the community), are almost first hand. Volunteers staying for longer periods of time may also have
volunteers themselves! Your help is needed to care for the children, so the chance to work on the Galapagos Islands.
that they can have the best start in life. This is a fantastic opportunity to

get involved with local community groups and gain a unique insight into
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local culture.
“This was the first volunteer work I’d done and I had a very good time.

I was based at a biological station in a forest that is full of wonderful
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birds and other animals. The station really appreciated our work and
“Working on this project was lovely. Everyone was so friendly and would struggle without the volunteers ... you can make an impact.”
helpful. It was pretty entertaining being bombarded by exuberant Jeremy Groves
children every morning, but tiring, too.” Rachel Stoat
Fact file Fact file
Location type: Small town Accommodation: Location type: Remote Meals: Three meals a day
Homestay
Activities: Care for small children Activities: Various, including Included in this project:
and work with older children to Meals: Three meals a day planting, conducting surveys, data • Airport pick-up
prepare them for kindergarten collection, path clearance and • Orientation
Included in this project:
facilities maintenance. You may • 24/7 support from local
Resources: Please bring any • TEFL certification
also get involved with community i-to-i staff
educational/play materials to • Airport pick-up
education and marketing activities • Accommodation and meals
help the children learn • Orientation
• 24/7 support from i-to-i staff Resources: Often basic, and you

Premier Accommodation
• Accommodation and meals may need to bring certain items is available on this project.
from home. A head torch and Call +353 (0)58 40050 or check
work gloves will be useful out page 6 for more information.
Accommodation:
Basic shared cabins or
guesthouses
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