IOI and the Galapagos Islands are awesome!

IOI, the volunteer organization on the Galapagos Islands, was absolutely outstanding. They provided realistic expectations and were so helpful and available during the entire time I was on the Galapagos Islands. The best parts were being embedded in the community by living with a host family, getting to know the students and community, as well as the other volunteers and the tourists I met on excursions. I loved being immersed in the natural wonders and beauty of the Galapagos Islands, on the land and in the sea. The most amazing thing to see was the ecology, the relationship among living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment. This volunteer experience has changed my life for the better and I believe I have had a positive influence with students and the community in helping them to learn English a little better.