Powered by Standfirst. Some 60 trips to Galpagos later, James is now co-leader (with Wacho Tapia) of the Galpagos Conservancys Galpagos Tortoise Restoration Initiative overseeing the program of research behind tortoise restoration as well as advising on other topics such as ecological monitoring and research investments. We really appreciate your help. Eligibility You must be a current or incoming community college student, have the ability to work in the U.S., and identify as a member of a racially and/or ethnically marginalized community. You can update your choices at any time in your settings. In her free time, she plays with several orchestras in the Midwest, spends time with her wife, dog, Hermanns tortoise, and pea pufferfish, and loves to make homemade gnocchi to celebrate her Italian heritage. When entering the Reserve, let the kiosk attendant know you are volunteering with the Native Plant Patrol. Dr. Jorge Carrin joined Galpagos Conservancy in May 2021 to oversee our rewilding programs. Please bring a lunch, clothes you would garden in, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle. Direct conservation and grants investments. Determines how long a charity could sustain its level of spending using its net available assets, or working capital, as reported on its most recently filed Form 990. Under the Office of the Governor, the California Climate Action Corps empowers Californians to undertake climate service and action in their communities. In the GEF project, she started as a Technical-Financial Assistant and later became a Restoration Specialist, which allowed her to acquire knowledge in the development of projects related to conservation and become more involved in the work of Galpagos Conservancy in the Galpagos Islands as a co-executor of the GEF project. You may opt-out at any time. Help restore a watershed! Sharon Johnson Chief Executive Sharon Johnson 1, WHO WE ARE Gina Friedrich What We Do Galapagos Conservation Trust is the only UK registered charity to focus solely on the conservation of the Galapagos Islands, one of the most unique and ecologically important, but vulnerable, areas in the world. Do you have ongoing volunteer opportunities that you want to promote to the restoration community? Please contact Mike with any general fundraising, communications or marketing opportunities. The Application Deadline is Sunday, May 2nd at 11:59 p.m. Our Vision The unique nature and beauty of the Galapagos Archipelago conserved, sustained and protected in perpetuity. The greatest threat from people in 2020 came from beyond the Islands borders, with the arrival of a huge international industrial fishing fleet on the outskirts of the Ecuadorian Exclusive Economic Zone. 2021 Galapagos Conservation Trust Invasive species, climate change, overfishing, and the impacts of human activity have altered the fabric of Galpagos ecosystems. Location varies, contact Platoon@SanElijo.org or visit SanElijo.org/Restoration-Events to get involved! We really could not have survived 2020 without you, and neither could the Islands and the incredible species and people who live there. Park and meet at the Rat Hill parking area to gather tools and carpool to the worksite. By supporting pioneering conservation projects and raising awareness of Galapagos conservation both in the UK and in Ecuador, we work to ensure the Islands are preserved for future generations to enjoy. Are you sure you want to delete your template? No Credit: There has been a diversion of assets within the last two years and the charity's explanation on Schedule O is either non-existent or not sufficient. Galapagos Conservation Trust supports and delivers conservation and sustainability projects in the Galapagos Islands, one of the most unique and ecologically important areas in the world. Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services. This metric will be assigned to one of the following categories: Full Credit: There has been no diversion of assets within the last two years. London, GB View. Habitat restoration events are suitable for ages eight and up; volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and all volunteers under age 18 must bring a permission form signed by a parent or guardian. A native galapagueo, Walter has demonstrated great dedication and patience in working with giant tortoises over the years. Jorge worked for the Galpagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) from 2012 to 2020, including a two-year term as Director from 2018 to 2020 during which he oversaw all aspects of the management of the Galpagos National Park and Galpagos Marine Reserve. We check the charity's Form 990 reporting to see if it meets this criteria. His work involves constant collaboration with the Galpagos National Park Directorate. The residents of Galpagos play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their home. Her career in fundraising began at her alma mater, the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and she is excited to now bring her expertise to Galpagos Conservancy. The Williamson Act, also known as the California Land Conservation Act of 1965, enables local governments to enter into contracts with private landowners for the purpose of restricting specific parcels of land to agricultural or related open space use. Public transportation to the meeting site is available via the West Marin Stagecoach route 61. As a member of Galpagos Conservancy team, Estefana is dedicated to preserving the fragile ecosystems of the islands. She heads up the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring we have robust finances in place, a strong staff team and that we work collaboratively, partnering with local scientists, other NGOs, Ecuadorian authorities and the local community. Sites are chosen to be scenic and accessible. To RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/sr_creek or email restoration@circuitridercs.org. 2) We established a new era in collaboration with Galapagos National Park with a major new MoU plus significant increase in activities, collaboration and goodwill, including rebranding GTRI as Iniciativa Galpagos. Marin Municipal Water District Volunteer Program. After having a varied career path in the arts and communications, she decided to switch careers to the non-profit sector to contribute to the conservation of Galpagos and the natural world. We benefit from his experience gained in 12 years with Ecuadorian civil aviation in Guayaquil before being recruited as head of maintenance for the Charles Darwin Foundation, a post he held for 12 years, later managing the largest Galpagos taxi cooperative for four years as well as his own small scale enterprises in catering, equipment sales and as a qualified electrician. The Giving Basket is having some issues. Come help restore the beautiful Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. This creates inefficiency and inequality in both nature conservation work and in responding to the most pressing needs of the islands residents. From 2012-2019, Dr. Salaman was the CEO of Rainforest Trust, which he grew from a staff of two to 45 and directed over $105 million in conservation funding to create new protected areas across 40 million acres of critical wildlands in 60 countries. Gloves and a snack will be provided. The park is located at meeting of Cargo Way & Jenning St, SF CA. Indigenous plants also benefit from our endeavor. The Galpagos Islands have one of the highest rates of extinction in the world. ACE members embody an ethic of environmental stewardship, learn practical conservation skills, and explore career options while accomplishing vital conservation projects in many of America's most spectacular open spaces. We will be focusing on invasive plant management, so this is a great activity for those who enjoy weeding in the garden. He brings with him an enduring passion for protecting wild spaces and the systems that sustain our rich and complex web of life. GCT support projects under the key areas of: conserving endemic species, controlling invasive species, marine conservation, conservation through education and sustainable development. Volunteer opportunities include: Steward Days:Propagate native plants every Wednesday 9 - 11am. Performing this action will revert the following features to their default settings: Hooray! Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Credit: Sophia Cooke, Evolution Education Trust. Her past roles include: field organizer for Barack Obamas 2008 campaign, English teacher in South Korea, small business owner, and habitat restorationist in the Forest Preserves of the Chicago region where she has a reputation as a protector of salamanders. Weed Watchers patrol national park trails in San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin Counties, detecting and mapping weeds as they first invade. Galapagos residents are supported to lead projects that fall under the topics featured in the 40 SDG targets. You may opt-out at any time. At the same time, the local community lacks many basic services such as quality health care. The projects linked to policy are additionally guided by a Policy Lead to produce data and resources designed to support policy processes. Keep an eye out for updates throughout the event! Sign up today bit.ly/GCTeNews Not only can we share our setbacks and successes, but by leveraging global expertise and learning from other organisations within the network, we can inspire and empower local people to make a positive difference, and give them, and the rest of the world, a reason to be optimistic about the future of Galapagos. Volunteer stewardship workdays run monthly on Saturdays from 11am-3pm. Galapagos Conservation Volunteers 2 to 12 Weeks from 1465 18+ minimum age Rated 4.9/5 from 10 reviews Apply Now Make an Enquiry Experience the unique endemic flora and fauna of the Galapagos Help to conserve the giant Galapagos tortoise Explore the marine life of the island during your free time Every 2nd Saturday of every month 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kelly became passionate about conservation after extensively travelling through Africa and South and Central America in the 90s, when she had many incredible wildlife encounters but also witnessed the brutal reality of species declines and habitat destruction. Estefana is excited to contribute her expertise to this vital mission and to make a positive impact on the conservation of this natural wonder. Galapagos Conservancy reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways: How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially: Yes - reduced income significantly with few visitors to Galapagos. Organizations that demonstrate consistent annual growth in program expenses are able to outpace inflation and thus sustain their programs year to year. Leighton Lum, Would you like to join the GCT team? The Students and Teachers Restoring A Watershed (STRAW) Community College Conservation Internship emerged from three central questions: 1) Who is being trained for, informed of, and recruited for environmental jobs? Jorge holds a PhD in conservation biology from the Universidad de Sevilla in Seville, Spain, and was a professor at the Central University of Ecuador in Galpagos. This measure reflects what a charity spends to raise money. As part of his thesis, Cristian studied the terrestrial invertebrate collection at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Upper Newport Bay Restoration Teamwork. Exclusive project visits and meetings with local conservation experts. Volunteers are engaged in planting native species, invasive weed control, and debris removal. Stinson Beach - Stewardship at Martin Griffin Preserve. No prior experience in the environmental field is required, it is welcomed! Roger McDonough joined Galpagos Conservancy in November of 2022 after more than a decade in public radio journalism. Please bring water and wear clothing that will protect against poison oak, weather and ticks (long pants and long sleeved shirt). Presented here are this organizations key compensated staff members as identified by our analysts. Judith Moreira has a degree in Commerce and Administration Sciences and has worked for the Galpagos National Park as Financial Assistant and later with the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Accounting department and support in the Archive and itineraries area. For more information, contact Jordan Powell at volunteer@arpf.org. Thank you to Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Dr. Diana Pazmio, and all the fantastic women behind the scenes, including Yasuni Chiriboga, Lauren Goodman, and ngela Palomino, who help make Gills Club possible. to eliminate COVID-19 in Galapagos. Contact Matt Yurko for more details. Hands-on Restoration in East Bay. Conservation Volunteer - America Conservation Experience (ACE). Our new Leadership team and a fully engaged Board have undertaken many major changes that have not only reaped dividends in the short-term, but laid a strong foundation to build the organization in the years ahead, particularly towards implementing our new strategic plan 2022-2026. Depending on the season, volunteers help to plant native plant species, weed non-natives, and clean and maintain the wild areas of the park. Volunteers will be trained in progressively more complex weed identification and data collection. 4) We closed our expensive rented office and secured a strategic small shared office at the IUCN headquarters which reduced our office rent and associated costs by over 85%. Galapagos Conservation Trust | 2,774 followers on LinkedIn. Restoration work activities include: weeding, seed collection, and planting! 02 Mar 2023 17:16:11 Dividing these net available assets in the most recent year by a charity's average total expenses, yields the working capital ratio. He completed his graduate thesis on the giant tortoises of Cinco Cerros on southern Isabela Island under the supervision of Dr. Cayot. Join the fight to save it by becoming a member. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal. Point Reyes Habitat Restoration Volunteer Program. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.