Abbie Jones

Chico

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Hello everyone! I attend Chico State right now as a freshman. I am majoring in Biology: Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Sciences! I am so very excited to have this incredible opportunity to volunteer in Ecuador! What was once a flourishing country of beautiful rain forest and biodiversity is rapidly decimating. Now over 90% of it's forest has been wiped out for agricultural demands. I will be volunteering my time there for 11 days in January to do my part and restore these once flourishing rain forests. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this humbling cultural journey. Any support means the world.

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Hello everyone! I attend Chico State right now as a freshman. I am majoring in Biology: Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Sciences! I am so very excited to have this incredible opportunity to volunteer in Ecuador! What was once a flourishing country of beautiful rain forest and biodiversity is rapidly decimating. Now over 90% of it's forest has been wiped out for agricultural demands. I will be volunteering my time there for 11 days in January to do my part and restore these once flourishing rain forests. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this humbling cultural journey. Any support means the world.

Volunteer Activity Description

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.

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