What kind of volunteer makes a good fit with New Era?
If you are looking for an interesting island experience, in a friendly and low-key community, with incredible wildlife all around you, San Cristobal may be the location for you. If you are looking to party, in a location with serious nightlife, the New Era Galapagos Foundation, and San Cristobal Island, will not be a good fit. An intermediate level of Spanish is desirable…while it is not necessary, you will get more out of the experience and be able to interact more effectively with local people if your Spanish skills are at this level. You will need to bring a positive attitude, a sense of humor and a very flexible state of mind. The Galapaguenian way of life is laid back, people are frequently late, and apparent commitments can be somewhat fluid. Does NEGF offer any paid positions? Due to extremely limited financial resources, the NEGF does not offer any paid staff positions at this time. How much does it cost to volunteer with the NEGF? All NEGF volunteers must pay for all transpo
