Montgomery Spring Break in Ecuador 2015


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Mar 21, 2015 12:00 AM
End Date: Mar 30, 2015 12:00 AM

TRAVEL.
Traveling with GSE involves everything from visiting a native bird sanctuary to hiking along Ecuador’s beautiful coastline. Students enjoy authentic Ecuadorian cuisine and collaborate on local projects with their international peers.

LEARN.
GSE uses hands-on service-learning projects and cultural exchanges to provide students with life changing learning opportunities. Students develop ecological literacy and participate in grassroots international relations while building crucial 21st century skills such as communication and collaboration.

IMPACT.
Each year during exchange programs, students plant 5,000 native trees in La Punta Gorda Preserve. Students also work along side their Ecuadorian peers at Fanny de Baird High School to further develop their school garden. The garden provides produce for the school community and offers an interactive education on local food systems and organic farming.

GROW.
Plants aren’t the only things that grow! International travel facilitates profound transformation for students. Students leave the trip with a better understanding of different cultures and people, inspiring them to become change makers and leaders in their own community.

Beyond enjoying the abundance of beauty and biodiversity of Nicaragua, students cultivate leadership skills through the implementation of projects in collaboration with Nicaraguan leaders and students.

For more details please contact the group administrator.

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Alexander Benfarhat

Passionate about: travel, board sports

Bella Abreu

Passionate about: This world is filled with people who all have their own life experience and knowledge. My goal is to try to obtain as much knowledge and experience from other cultures and other people\\\'s experience... [Read More]

Gina Kelley

Passionate about: I love working with kids and volunteer at a preschool. I am very excited to go on the trip to Ecuador to not only help with the restoration project but to interact and speak Spanish with the other kid... [Read More]

Haley Wyatt

Passionate about: I am very passionate about dancing.

Isabelle Kennedy

Passionate about: Helping others and exploring new things
Michael Dimock donated $100 3332 days ago
Kate Crigler donated $0 3347 days ago
Annah Young donated $0 3357 days ago
Annah Young donated $0 3357 days ago
Tracy Calmer donated $970 3358 days ago

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