Travel to the Andes, help, and share with indigenous communities

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L'expérience

The program is divided into two areas that you can choose to take separately or continuously:
AN OBSERVATORY where you spend a week visiting towns and indigenous villages in the Andes and coastal towns in Ecuador, engaging in conversations with community leaders about development projects.
ACTIVE VOLUNTEERING: Lasts approximately one week, during which you engage in volunteer work in the Olón Commune (a small town on a beach in Ecuador).

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Ce que vous offrez

25 heures d'aide par semaine

Construction & Réparation: Aider à diverses réparations ou constructions.

Agriculture: Planter des cultures, semer des graines et aider aux tâches extérieures.

Jardinage: Aider à faire pousser des plantes et cultiver des jardins

Travail social: Aider au travail bénévole dans des projets locaux et des communautés.

Frais supplémentaires requis

Montant: US$ 33 Par jour

Les frais couvrent: Avantages pour les voyageurs et Don au projet

Description: Volunteers will cover the cost of their stay in a shared room with other volunteers and will receive breakfast during their stay. The funds will be used to pay the host families in the community and to support the projects.

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Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Dortoir partagé: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre partagée, ce qui signifie que vous partagerez la même chambre avec d'autres voyageurs.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

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Exigences

Débutant Anglais ou Débutant Espagnol

Entre 18 et 36 ans

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

Assurance voyage

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

The foundation organizes three programs that can be done independently or combined.
1. Active Volunteering for Peace: Beach
2. Short Observatory + Volunteering: Andes and Beach
3. Long Observatory + Volunteering: Andes and Beach.
Active Volunteers: will carry out community engagement projects in Olón (Province of Santa Elena in Ecuador) for two weeks. There are two areas of action:
Science and Environment: These are aimed at reversing the effects of climate change through actions such as reforestation and water treatment programs. Art and Culture: Projects in this area are aimed at showcasing the intangible heritage of the Olón commune.
The observatory is conducted through a journey to different towns and aims for the volunteer to gain experience and have a broad understanding of the issues and possible solutions.

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Activités et horaires

Active Volunteers:
08h30 - 9h15 Breakfast
09h30 Se dirigirán al Vivero de la Comuna donde se hará una reunión breve donde se asignarán las tareas acorde al área de trabajo.
09h30 Head to the Community Nursery where a brief meeting will be held to assign tasks according to the work area
10h00 Activities related to the program"
12h30 Lunch
13h15Activiades vinculadas al programa
14h30 End of the day
Academic Observatory:
The observatory is conducted through a journey to different Andes towns

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Règles

The foundation will ensure a welcoming and safe environment for participants. Accommodation will be in hotels or family homes with private or shared rooms with other volunteers or foundation members.
The accommodation administrator will provide room cleaning services, and participants must keep their rooms tidy at all times, especially if it is a room in a family home. If any damage or loss occurs in the room, all occupants will be held responsible.
Participation in the program and accommodation go hand in hand: If you lose the program, you also lose your accommodation. You can only stay in the provided lodging while participating in the program