Volunteer Eco Students Abroad: New Fiji and Amazon Programs for 2009!

  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Tena,  Rural Areas

  Fiji

• Other Cities in Fiji: 
Rural Areas

Term: Summer 
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: May-August 2010

Description: All our programs run for 16 days in duration.

The first week is hands on volunteer work either living with a host family or in a nearby village. Our programs at the moment are primarily humanitarian based, ie: teaching English, building village schools...

The second week of the program is a tour of your host country.

In Ecuador we take a 5 day hike through the Amazon, camping in remote settings. All participants will have the opportunity to visit with indigenous tribes, go trekking, tubing and white water rafting amongst other activities.

In Fiji our adventure program is a 6 day/ 5 night island hopping excursion where you will visit 3 different tropical islands, relax, scuba dive, snorkel, horse back ride, etc..

Highlights: White water rafting, scuba diving, horseback riding, fishing, sailing, kayaking, hiking, making new friends, assistance with onward travel.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: All Participants for our College program must be over 18 by date of departure.

All Participants for our High School program must be between 15-18 by date of departure with parental consent.

Please contact us for further details.

Cost in US$: 1,595

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: To volunteer with VESA, no previous experience is necessary. All we require from our volunteers is a certain level of fitness, be open minded and come with a desire to learn and experience as much as possible from their time abroad.

Age Range: 15+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 20

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Volunteer Eco Students Abroad's Mission Statement: Volunteer Eco Students Abroad (VESA) is a unique volunteer organisation whose sole aim is to provide university students and other like minded people with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves within a country through our tailor made program of meaningful community based volunteer work and adventure tourism.

Year Founded: 2009