Volunteers can, for a fee, support a local sustainability project, teaching the community and its visitors how to reduce the negative impact on our environment and work with nature, rather than against it.
This 4-week programme combines the chance to volunteer on a working farm with learning about the principles of organic farming and permaculture. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn about new and exciting farming methods that are on their way to changing the world in terms of self-sustainable living and food production!
During the program, you will get some first-hand practical experience and knowledge of volunteering in the Ecuadorian countryside, close to the Pacific coast. Seeing the fruits of your labour after a good day’s work in the field is extremely gratifying.
Please note: In addition, there is a part-time permaculture course available.
Volunteer Tasks
Duties are split between the morning and afternoon. Typical morning projects focus on agriculture, sowing seeds, planting, weed, and pest control, fertilizing, composting, caring for the animals, and recycling organic and non-organic waste.
Typical afternoon projects focus on construction, administrative tasks, and work within the local community. Duties include carpentry or construction, mural painting, organization of information panels, maintenance of infrastructure, upkeep of paths and trails, production of foods such as marmalades, sauces, and kinds of vinegar, and communication, and social networking (Depending on your skills and interests).
Working Hours
You will work from Monday to Friday between 8.30 am – 12 pm and 1.30 pm – 4 pm. Wednesday afternoons are “cultural Afternoons” where you are welcome to join a great selection of cultural activities including chocolate making, hikes, shrimp fishing, clay face mask making, crafts with palm seeds and gourds, or just rest in one of the many hammocks and read a book!
A month at this Sustainable Living Project will cost 960 pounds, but it includes all meals, accommodation at the farm, transport to the project, a pre-arrival pack, and 24-hour support. Volunteers are welcome to extend their stay.
NGO Taxi is an organisation helping Latina American NGOs and grassroots organisations to reach their goals.
Charitable Travel will help you plan and book your next holiday to Ecuador and can tailor your trip to allow time for you to get involved in this project, which you will need to arrange directly via the link below.
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