{"id":87,"date":"2016-03-10T19:18:04","date_gmt":"2016-03-10T13:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/btg\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2025-11-26T01:18:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T05:18:16","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conservationopportunity.org\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"What do we do?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are an 1101.01 and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to connect you with opportunities for growth within environmental conservation.<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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ABOUT US<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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Conservation Opportunity is a non-profit organization incorporated in Puerto Rico that connects people with paid and volunteer opportunities in the field of environmental conservation, mostly in Puerto Rico and the United States. It provides them with guidance to further their professional development within this particular field. The organization helps alleviate the fact that you have to go to over twenty different resources (websites, social networks, email subscriptions, among others) to gather this information. In addition, it conducts outdoor education events such as natural area cleanups, native and endemic population reestablishment, on-farm agroforestry practices, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Vision<\/span><\/h1>\n

We have the vision to offer paid internship positions to send people to gain work experience with different environmental entities\/organizations around the island.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mission<\/span><\/h1>\n

Our mission is to connect people with opportunities for growth and development in the field of protecting our natural resources.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sustainability:<\/strong> commitment to balancing the needs of the economy, society and the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Collaboration<\/strong>We recognize that building trusting relationships within the organization or outside are key to success, we achieve more together.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Integrity<\/strong>We value your trust and demonstrate accessibility of communication with the public.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Development<\/strong>We look at change and acquiring knowledge as a way to improve or learn about ways to reach certain objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Community<\/strong>We provide dignified service to others and work together with members of society.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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OUTSTANDING PROJECTS<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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Habitat Restoration<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Habitat Restoration<\/h2>\n

We organized and assisted in habitat restoration activities including plantings and beach cleanups around the island of Puerto Rico. During the cleanup shown in this photo, we collected 1,794 pounds of trash after the work of the organizations and volunteers who were present. We also planted up to 100 trees in one day. Hurdle to Events<\/em><\/a> to join our efforts.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Professional Improvement<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Professional Improvement<\/h2>\n

We offer workshops, lectures and office hours focused on professional improvement for individuals interested in pursuing a career in environmental conservation. Office hours include mock interviews to prepare the individual for their next interview.<\/p>\n

To find out about upcoming workshops and lectures, go to Events<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Developing Leaders<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Developing Leaders<\/h2>\n

We help people develop skills and leadership abilities within the areas of project management and community initiatives by providing training, information and support on their areas of interest. We also serve as a center for students in need of internship hours within their field of study. More information: info@conservationopportunity.org<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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OUR HISTORY<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Learn the story of how Conservation Opportunity began in this episode of Para Servirle:<\/span><\/p>\n

A Crucial Project for Environmental Conservation in PR | Episode 80: Conservation Opportunity<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cToday we know the story of Fabiola Torres, who a year ago founded Conservation Opportunity - an organization that seeks to support the recruitment of jobs in environmental conservation. From an idea, and a list she wrote for friends, Fabiola decided to formalize her efforts and become Conversation Opportunity. Its mission is to facilitate the search for jobs, internships or volunteering in the field. I invite you to learn more about their efforts on the website or on social media.\u201d -To Serve You<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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